Whether you are new to the field or looking to review common procedures, the Registered Radiologist Assistant Essentials series will prepare you for the demanding and technical RRA work environment. These modules describe many common procedures in detail, including indications and contraindications, preparation, positioning, safety, and more! Each procedure is also described step-by-step from start to finish, including practical advice from experienced RRAs.
Includes a non-CE credit bonus module: Peripheral Insertion of Central Venous Catheter (PICC) Placement.
After successful completion of all 10 modules, participants will receive 16 A+ CE credits and a document from the ASRT recognizing their achievement.
This module explains lumbar puncture procedures, as well as cervical, thoracic, or lumbar myelography. Indications, contraindications, and complications are discussed, along with common lab orders and patient prep, positioning, and safety.
This module explains esophageal and swallowing function studies. Indications, contraindications, and complications are discussed, as well as safety concerns, patient preparation, and procedural steps.
This module describes upper GI studies, as well as nasogastric/enteric and orogastric/enteric tube placement. Indications, contraindications, and complications are discussed, along with patient assessment, contrast agents, and procedural steps.
This module describes small bowel exams and enema procedures using barium, air, or water-soluble contrast. Indications, contraindications, and complications are discussed, as well as patient and procedure prep, supplies, and technical factors.
This module describes the placement of catheters for pneumothorax and chest fluoroscopy for diaphragmatic motion. Indications, contraindications, and complications are discussed, as well as anatomy and pathophysiology, equipment, and access techniques.
This module describes the procedure for changing a percutaneous tube or drainage catheter and conducting a T-tube cholangiogram. Indications, contraindications, and complications are discussed, as well as safety, positioning, and procedural steps.
This module explains cystography and voiding cystourethrography, retrograde urethrography and urethrocystography, antegrade urography, and loopography. Indications, contraindications, and complications are discussed, along with anatomy, technical factors, and procedural steps.
This module describes thoracentesis with or without catheters and paracentesis. Indications, contraindications, and complications are discussed, as well as pathophysiology, patient assessment, and procedural steps.
This module explains injections for sentinel node localization, as well as liver and thyroid biopsies. Indications, contraindications, and complications are discussed, along with safety considerations and procedural steps.
This module explains arthrograms using several imaging technologies, extremity venography, and hysterosalpingography. Indications, contraindications, and complications are discussed, along with patient preparation, anatomy, and procedural steps.
In addition to covering the imaging studies from the R.R.A. content specifications, this series also describes the procedures used for the case study portion of the certification exam.
Not for CE credit. This product is licensed for unlimited educational and institutional use. It contains all 10 modules and transcripts for each module. Also includes a bonus module: Peripheral Insertion of Central Venous Catheter (PICC) Placement.
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