Rad-Cast Learning Academy

Join Mary Cowan in discussing Strategic Planning. Mary will discuss the value of a strategic plan, as well as how to effectively create and follow one. Objectives At the end of this course the person will be able to describe The steps necessary in Strategic Planning At the end of this course the person will […]

X-rays have revolutionized medicine and enabled us to diagnose and help patients that would not have been possible without them. X-rays can cause acute harm, cancer and birth defects if not administered correctly and that is why practitioners must understand and manage patient dose and scattered radiation to insure overall safety. In this fourth episode […]

This course will discuss recent technological advancements to the field of nuclear cardiology as well as the advantages and limitations of both SPECT and PET myocardial perfusion imaging. Objectives: -Describe current techniques utilized in SPECT and PET cardiac imaging procedures -Discuss recent advancements within the field of nuclear cardiology -Compare SPECT and PET in terms […]

Radiation Protection has become one of the hottest topics in radiography. With the advent of digital equipment in the past 2 decades, technique-ing and the proper use of the AEC have become lost arts. Because of this over radiation has run rampant everywhere in the country. Since radiation protection is a major theme of this […]

The presentation will present the implementation and indication of conventional nuclear medicine techniques that have traditionally been used when evaluating infectious or inflammatory conditions. Newer techniques for evaluating fever of unknown (FUO) with emphasis on FDG PET will be described. The role of FDG in specific infectious scenarios will be discussed including spondylodiscitis, endocarditis, pocket […]

This course is designed for all medical professionals. What is cultural competence? What does culturally competent healthcare look like? Why is Cultural Competence needed now? How does this benefit patients & providers? How do I become culturally competent? https://rad-cast.com/cultural-competency-for-healthcare-providers/ Thank you for downloading this imaging program. Turner Talk webinar programs are aired on Tuesdays at […]

1.0 Credit | Program Summary: Jordan Podsiad joins Cheryl to discuss MRI safety, focusing on best practices for facilities. Over the course of the program, they will discuss the ways MRI differs from other imaging methods, MRI zones, and more! Objectives: After the Program, attendees will understand… How MRI incidents are preventable Just because there is […]

1.0 Credit | Program Summary: Today, Jason Hernandez joins Cheryl to discuss a day in the life of a Mobile X-Ray Tech. They will discuss the history of the job, as well as its benefits and challenges. Jason covers safety tips, licensure and gives you all the information you’ll need to decide if the life of […]

1.0 Credit | Program Summary: Randi Marquis discusses various imaging modalities and the advantages image fusion in treatment planning. Learning Objectives Understand the difference between multiple imaging modalities for radiation planning Understand the importance of positioning and challenges for simulation between the imaging modalities. Understand the importance of fusion of diagnostic images for treatment planning […]

1.0 Credit | Program Summary: Tim Kelley joins Turner Talks to discuss the landscape of medical image transfer in the modern day. Cheryl and Tim will discuss how issues such as security, speed, and reliability have been addressed when sharing medical images between facilities. Objectives After the webinar, participants will understand … 1. The threats […]