Despite the technological advancements in medical imaging, the chest X-Ray remains the most frequently requested radiological investigation, and one of, if not the most difficult to interpret correctly. This course provides a comprehensive review of the fundamental principles in chest X-Ray interpretation and reporting in commonly encountered clinical settings.
A comprehensive review of the fundamental principles in chest X-Ray interpretation and reporting.
Despite the technological advancements in medical imaging, the chest X-Ray remains the most frequently requested radiological investigation, and one of, if not the most difficult to interpret correctly. This course provides a comprehensive review of the fundamental principles in chest X-Ray interpretation and reporting. Interactive multimedia live group sessions are undertaken with lectures. The goal of the course is to provide practitioners with the confidence to recognise a normal chest X-Ray, common patterns of disease, and specific radiographic changes in commonly encountered clinical settings.
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Interns, General practitioners, Physicians, Registrars, House officers, Radiographers, Physiotherapists, Nurse Practitioner working in emergency or urgent care practice.
Completed Online
- Pre Course Quiz
- Online Prepatory Lessons:
- ITRM101: Introduction to Xray
- CXRI102: Chest Xray Technique + Terminology
- ANAT101: Chest Xray Anatomy Quiz
- Post Course Quiz
Lecture & Case Review Sessions:
- Module 1 – Chest X-Ray: Assessment of tubes & lines, cardiomediastinal contours & hilum
- Module 2 – Chest X-Ray Interpretation of airways, lungs & pleura, bones & soft tissues
Australian College for Emergency Medicine: Approved for 8.5 ACEM CPD hours;
Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine: Approved for 9 PDP hrs: 6hrs Eductional Acitivity, 3hrs performance review
Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists: Participants of the ANZCA and FPM CPD program may claim time under the Knowledge and skills ‘Short format learning’ activity for short course, workshops, problem-based learning discussions and small group discussion. Online learning can be claimed under the Knowledge and skills ‘Learning sessions’ activity.
Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy: 8 hours in Formal Education
College of Emergency Medicine (UK): 5 CPD points (Category 1) (UK courses only)
College of Intensive Care Medicine: Pre-course learning: Category 1A: Passive Self Learning, 1 point per hour. Lectures: Category 2A: Passive Group Learning, 1 point per hour. Facilitated discussions, Workshops: Category 2B: Active or Interactive Small Group Learning Activities, 2 points per hour.
New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology: 8 CPD Credits (Groups 2.4)
Royal Australasian College of Physicians: Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) can claim the time spent for this activity in MyCPD
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners: Activity Id: 396746 – CPD Accredited activity; 5hrs educational activities, 3hrs reviewing performance, total 10hrs
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons: A Message for RACS members; RACS are still reviewing the approval process for 2025. In the meantime, please advise participants they are welcome to self-report their activities for the time being. (5 hours educational activity)
Royal College of Anaesthetists: 6 CPD credits.
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists: A Message for RANZCR members: RANZCR is currently developing a process for external organisations to request recognition of a CPD activity. An Accreditation of Events process will replace the current CPD hour allocation letter. This process is still pending. However, you can still claim your CPD hours for this course by logging into your portfolio, lodging the course hours (8.5) and uploading your certificate post course.
Royal College of Radiologists (UK): This course provides 6 CPD credits in accordance with the CPD Scheme of the Royal College of Radiologists
Australian College of Nursing Practitioners: Approved for duration of the course until May 2027
