Risks of Contrast Media Use

This continuing education course gives the imaging professional an overview on X-ray contrast media used in medical imaging and interventional procedures. Explanation of the relevant risks during use and measures for prevention and treatment of potential side effects are reviewed.

Approvals & Acceptance

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  AHRA Approved, Category A

  Accepted by the ARRT^® toward your CE requirement
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  NMTCB Accepted

  Counts for NMTCB credential holders
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  California

  Accepted for CRTs, Supervisors and Operators (not XTs)
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  Florida

  Approved for Technical Category A for Florida technologists
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  Texas: Directly Related

  Counts toward the directly related hours Texas MRTs need (at least 12 of 24)
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  We Report for You: Florida, Texas, Kansas and New Hampshire

  Completions are reported in the first week of each month for the previous month: Florida directly to the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control; Texas, Kansas and New Hampshire to CE Broker. Your state license number must be entered in your dashboard for us to report your credits.
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  All other states

  Accepted

Applicable Disciplines

Learning Objectives

• 1Describe the types of X-ray contrast media used in medical imaging and interventional procedures
• 2Identify relevant risks associated with contrast media administration
• 3Explain measures for prevention and treatment of contrast media side effects
• 4Apply contrast media safety principles to clinical imaging practice

Course Outline

• •Overview of X-ray Contrast Media
• •Types of Contrast Media in Medical Imaging
• •Risks Associated with Contrast Media Use
• •Prevention of Contrast Media Side Effects
• •Treatment of Adverse Reactions
• •Safety Considerations in Interventional Procedures