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Introduction to Radiology (DIAG415) Self Study

This course is a self-paced, non-interactive course.

Instructor(s)

Brian Poteet, MS, DVM, DACVR, DABSNM
Course content is updated and RACE approved when required.

Total CE Credit

2

RACE Credits

This program has been approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE Approval. (20-1296734)
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Tuition

VIN Member: $46

Course Description

This course will cover the discovery and history of the first radiographs, basic radiology concepts, radiology safety and physics as well as evaluation of different x-ray systems used in veterinary medicine.

To earn a certificate of completion, the participant must complete all learning modules and score 80% or better on the end-of-course test. Participants must complete the participation requirements to be eligible for a certificate.

To learn more about the requirements for earning a Self Study CE certificate, please refer to Self Study CE Certificate Requirements.


Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • discuss the discovery and history of the first radiographs.
  • identify sources of radiation exposure and how protection gear and protocols can protect those working with imaging equipment.
  • understand radiation physics in relation to x-ray machine basics.
  • identify multiple x-ray system types and evaluate their plus and minuses.


Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE self-study course is open for enrollment to veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists interested in basic radiology concepts. This course is open to VIN and VSPN members only.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Radiology
Total Time: 29 minutes
Video: 29 minutes
Learn about the discovery and history of the first radiographs.

Module 2: Radiology Safety
Total Time: 47 minutes
Video: 47 minutes
Covers radiation sources and exposure, and the protective equipment and protocols used to limit their effects.

Module 3: Radiation Physics
Total Time: 45 minutes
Video: 45 minutes
Learn about radiation physics in relation to x-ray machines and how digital systems can be utilized.

Module 4: Evaluation of X-ray Systems
Total Time: 26 minutes
Video: 26 minutes
Covers the different x-ray systems including digital, PACs and DICOMs.

Module 5: End of Course Test
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course.

Module 6: Course Evaluation

To learn more about the requirements for earning a Self Study CE certificate, please refer to Self Study CE Certificate Requirements.


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Tuition

VIN Member: $46