OVERVIEW

Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN) Imaging Review Course (IRC) is organized by Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN) and will be held from Feb 15 - 23, 2025.

Date: February 15, 16 & 22, 23

Purpose and Goals for the Imaging Review Course:
This educational program will provide a review of selected topics which can help prepare experienced Imaging nurses for the Radiology Nurse Certification Exam. This course is intended for the Imaging nurse who already has a strong knowledge base of radiology nursing. This course does not guarantee that participants will pass the certification exam. Individual participants are highly encouraged to take the time to study and gain mastery of the topics.

Objectives for the Imaging Review Course:
Upon completion of the two-day course, participants will be able to:

Identify 3 different modalities where biopsies can be done and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Describe at least 3 non-vascular interventional imaging studies, including purpose and patient care considerations.
Describe 3 common nuclear medicine imaging studies, including purpose and patient care considerations.
Explain and describe applications of positron emissions tomography imaging for oncology, neurology, and cardiology.
Describe at least 3 vascular interventional imaging studies and be able to identify the purpose and patient care considerations for each
Compare the breast imaging techniques of mammography, MRI, ultrasound, and breast tomosynthesis, including the advantages of each modality
Describe the basic principle of computed tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Ultrasound (US).
Identify complications related to contrast administration, including prevention and treatment of each.
Identify the nursing care of patients required before, during, and after diagnostic radiology procedures.
Describe at least three key principles for maintaining a safe environment throughout all Imaging modalities.
Define levels of sedation along the continuum, including patients who may be at risk identified through physical assessment and documentation review.
Discuss legal and regulatory considerations in the Imaging environment.
Discuss Radiation Therapy, including methods of delivery and populations that would benefit from its use.
Identify unique safety considerations in the use of Ultrasound contrast.