This course is offered in cooperation with McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc and utilizes text from the textbook “Imaging in Rehabilitation” by Terry R. Malone, EdD, PT, ATC, FAPTA, Charles Hazle, PT, MS, Michael L. Grey, MS, RT(R)(MR)(CT) © 2008.
Instructional Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Included in this course is everything you need to know about common imaging modalities – and their use in evaluating, monitoring and treating the most frequently seen injuries. Delivering a complete review of radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound technology with clinically focused coverage emphasizing what is crucial to patient management and education. Addressing each technology from the perspective of the rehabilitation therapist.
Instructive material on reading a plain film x-ray reinforces comprehension of pathologies and the diagnostic process. You will find discussions of many eponyms used by physicians in describing imaging findings and clinical pearls reinforcing key points. Also included are more than 260 state-of-the art images that depict injuries and the healing process; taking you though both the advantages and limitations of using each imaging modality in the rehabilitation setting as well as the screening and evaluation process.
To better meet your professional needs, this fully illustrated text of 287 pages has been carefully broken down into 2 modules. (NOTE: board approvals vary state to state, please check your states approval status in the state specific course catalog by returning to our home page and entering both your state and profession).
Each course is offered in two easy formats to again meet your professional needs. You can choose to have immediate access to your course by selecting the online format (PDF download) or a hard copy of the material can be rushed to your home by selecting our mail format.
Included in Module 1: Brain, Lower Extremities and Long Bone Fractures
Included in Module 2: Spine and Upper Extremities
Chapter 3: Imaging of the Cervical Spine and Temporomandibular Joint
Chapter 4: Imaging of the Thoracolumbar Spine
Chapter 5: Shoulder Complex
Chapter 6: The Elbow
Chapter 7: Imaging of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand