What’s Included?

The book and test comes with the book, test, and blank answer sheet. An eBook and test comes via email and includes a link to download the PDF files of the book, test, and blank answer sheet.

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Test Only Purchases

Purchasing a Test Only means that you will only receive the posttest and blank answer sheet and course evaluation. It is the responsibility of the customer to make sure that they have ALL the necessary up to date reading materials in order to complete the test as our courses are updated frequently. X-Ray Lady Company is not responsible for the failed result of someone attempting to complete a test without any or incorrect reading materials.

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 textbook:  Radiographic Image Analysis by Kathy McQuillen Martensen, 5th Edition Copyright 2020.  The accompanying post-test contains 120 true/false and multiple choice questions.

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

American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
Course Approval End Date 08/01/22

Florida Department of Health, Board of Radiation Control (FLDOH-BRC)
Course Approval End Date 01/31/22
Category: Technical

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

Texas Medical Board
Direct Credit

**Please contact our office for course renewal status**

Radiographic Positioning & Image Analysis, 5th Edition

This course has been coded by the ARRT for the following:

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