The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about introduction to radiation.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Define the different parts of the atom
• Define radioactivity
• Define radiolucency
• List sources of radiation
• Describe methods to detect radiation in the environment

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about radiation oncology.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• To define radiation oncology
• To describe different treatment options available for cancer treatment
• To describe the different equipment available to make these treatment options possible

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about radiology cardiac catheterization.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Define cardiac catheterization
• List other types of catheter angiography
• Describe the different types of central line catheters that can be placed with the help of radiological procedures

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about radiology computed tomography.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Define computed tomography
• Describe the different types of CT scanners available
• List and describe the different parts of the CT scanner
• List the advantages and disadvantages of CT scans

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about radiology conscious sedation.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• List medications used in conscious sedation
• Describe appropriate nursing considerations for different medications and patient types
• Explain the adverse affects of medications used in conscious sedation
• Describe interventions used to help facilitate favorable outcomes

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about radiology contrast media.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• State the reasons why contrast agents are used
• Describe the desirable features of a contrast agent
• List the types of contrast agents used in clinical settings
• State the methods of administrating contrast agents
• State examples of examinations utilizing contrast agents
• List problems and issues associated with administrating contrast agents

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about radiology contrast media.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Describe the effects of contrast media on the different body systems
• List interventions for combating adverse side effects
• List the different kinds of contrast media
• Describe interventions for allergic reactions to contrast media

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about radiology magnetic resonance imaging.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Define magnetic resonance imaging
• List the advantages and disadvantages of MRI
• List and describe the different components of the MRI scanner
• List the diseases that are able to be diagnosed by MRI

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about radiology nuclear medicine.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Define nuclear medicine
• List what can be detected by nuclear medicine testing
• Explain the risks of nuclear medicine
• Describe the theory behind nuclear medicine

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about radiology nursing ultrasound.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Identify history & define ultrasound
• Define piezoelectric effect
• Define frequency & wavelength; identify their relationship
• Define bandwidth
• Define attenuation; identify relationship to frequency
• Identify basic transducer types
• Identify types of image display
• Identify artifacts useful to diagnosis
• Discuss safety of medical ultrasound

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about radiology safety.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Describe the bioeffects of radiation
• Define the limits for occupational exposure to radiation
• Illustrate ways to ensure minimal radiation exposure
• Describe interventions useful in radiological emergencies
• Describe the proper way to handle spills and radioactive waste disposal