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Customer Reviews

“Radiographic Positioning & Image Analysis, 5th Edition was an excellent course.  I loved the analysis of the x-ray and the correction description of how to improve the image.”~     Joseph W. 8/19/19

Course Description

The course provides a comprehensive review of the current image analysis and digital imaging guidelines for radiographic imaging and related positioning.  After the introduction of imaging guidelines the course provides a review of positioning of various anatomic sections and provides image analysis evaluation of many of the most common problems related to positioning and exposure selection.  The various anatomic sections covered include the following:

Chest and Abdomen
Upper Extremity
Shoulder
Lower Extremity
Pelvis, Hip, & Sacroiliac Joints
Cervical and Thoracic Vertebrae
Lumbar, Sacral, and Coccygeal Vertebrae
Sternum and Ribs
Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses
Digestive System

This course is based on the book Radiographic Image Analysis, 5th edition, by Kathy McQuillen Martensen (ISBN: 978-0-323-52281-6). The book/PDF is 591 pages long and 8.5 x 11 inches in size. Please note: this book has a smaller font size.

The test has 236 multiple choice and true/false questions.

Radiographic Positioning & Image Analysis (29.5 Category A CE Credits)

American Society of Radiologic Technologists® (ASRT)®
Course Approval End Date 08/01/24

Florida Department of Health, Board of Radiation Control (FLDOH-BRC)
Course Approval End Date 01/31/25
Category: Technical

California Radiologic Health Branch
Accepted: Yes
Digital: Yes
Fluoroscopy: No

Texas Medical Board
Direct Credit

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