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Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ELECT EWRAD - Radiology elective


Category: Online
Director(s): Meghna Chadha, M.D.
Number of Students Per 2 Week Block: 20
Selective Available During Blocks: 4 - 7 only
Non-LSUHSC Students Allowed: No
Course Code: EWRAD
2 Credits

Goals and Objectives:
The major course goal is to provide students with a foundation in basic radiology so they may familiarize themselves with commonly performed exams and be competent as interns.

A secondary goal of the course is to provide an educational medium while they are pursuing interviews.

Objectives:

  • Order a Radiologic investigation using an appropriate manner
  • Order the most appropriate radiological exam for the clinical indication
  • Recognize a technically adequate Chest radiograph, including most commonly performed views
  • Describe the normal anatomy on radiographs of the chest and abdomen
  • Diagnose common abnormalities on a chest radiograph, with at least 2 differential diagnosis
  • Differentiate the radiological manifestations of various common lung pathologies
  • Understand normal radiographic views for musculoskeletal exams
  • Utilize radiological investigations in the setting of trauma
  • Familiarize oneself with radiologic findings in arthritis
  • Familiarize oneself with the most common ultrasound applications in the ER
  • Recognize the solid organs on CT of the abdomen
  • Use time management techniques effectively
  • Develop an effective system of independent learning


Specific Features:
This 2-week elective web-based rotation involves self-paced, and self-directed learning. Students may complete the assigned coursework from any Internet accessible location.

Should there be a question regarding an image or diagnosis, the course director is available for trouble-shooting via email, telephone or in-person.

Requirements:
Going to Moodle and reading the information about the course is number one. This is a Pass/Fail - Must Pass course. All course requirements must be completed by the end of the block in which the course is taken. After completion of all portions of the assigned 2-week course, students will take a multiple choice exam ending with a Quiz score of 75% or greater.

Should a student’s Quiz score fall below 75%, he/she will repeat course in the following block. Students will not be allowed to repeat the exam during the block. You will receive an incomplete if you fail to pass the quiz. Please keep in mind; if you take the late block in December and do not pass the Quiz, then the incomplete may interfere with financial aid.

Professional Burden on student: While this course has been designed to aid students in pursuing interviews and travel, it is also to foster skills in lifelong independent learning. Before you begin the rotation you are recommended to do the following:

  1. Reflect upon your individual goal for this rotation
  2. Review the course requirements on Moodle the first day of the rotation so you know how much time you will need to dedicate.You will NOT receive an email repeating what is on Moodle.You will only receive an email with the Quiz password so you may take it during the rotation.
  3. Review your travel plans and Internet availability in advance.All of the materials are on the internet and most require the use of the LSUHSC-S F5 VPN (instructions for access can be found here http://lib.sh.lsuhsc.edu/node/21). In addition, a current ExamSoft account is needed. If you are going to be traveling, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have the ability to review your course work before you leave.

Professional attributes are as important in this rotation as in others. Failure to complete course requirements within the specified duration will be considered unprofessional.

The examination for this course is based on the following modules. YOU are REQUIRED to review these on your own and be ready to take the test at the appropriate time.

Emergency Ultrasound - The VPN is NOT required to access this resource.
http://www.med-ed.virginia.edu/courses/rad/edus/index.html

AccessMedicine > Basic Radiology, 2e The VPN is required to access this resource.
http://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/book.aspx?bookid=360

You will only need to access the designated sections in the chapters below.

Chapter 1. Scope of Diagnostic Imaging

Scope of Diagnostic Imaging: Introduction

 

 

Chapter 3. Imaging of the Heart and Great Vessels

Imaging of the Heart and Great Vessels: Introduction

Techniques and Normal Anatomy

Technique Selection

Exercise 3-1. Increased Heart Size

Exercise 3-2. Alterations in Cardiac Contour

Exercise 3-3. Pulmonary Vascularity

Exercise 3-4. Vascular Abnormalities

 

 

Chapter 4. Radiology of the Chest

Radiology of the Chest: Introduction

Techniques

Technique Selection

Exercise 4-1. The Opaque Hemithorax

Exercise 4-2. Lobar Atelectasis

Exercise 4-3. Airspace Diseases

Exercise 4-4. Diffuse Lung Opacities

Exercise 4-5. Airway Disease

Exercise 4-6. Solitary Pulmonary Nodule

Exercise 4-7. Pulmonary Neoplasm

Exercise 4-11. Mediastinal Masses and Compartments

Exercise 4-13. Pleural Effusion

Exercise 4-14. Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Exercise 4-15. Interstitial Lung Disease

 

Chapter 7. Imaging of Joints

Techniques and Normal Anatomy

Technique Selection

 

Exercise 7-1. Congenital Joint Disorders

Exercise 7-4. Arthritides

 

Chapter 8. Plain Film of the Abdomen

Plain Film of the Abdomen: Introduction

Technique and Normal Imaging

Technique Selection

Exercise 8-5. Increased or Decreased Density in the Abdomen

 

 

Chapter 10. Gastrointestinal Tract

Gastrointestinal Tract: Introduction

Examination Techniques

Normal Imaging

Technique Selection

 

 

Exercise 10-1. Dysphagia

Exercise 10-4. Small-Bowel Obstruction

Exercise 10-6. Colonic Obstruction

Please make sure that you know how to access the library material off campus.

 

Quiz:

You will be able to take the quiz any time during the assigned time of the elective. The quiz must be completed by the Sunday after the last Friday of the course.

It is a multiple choice quiz.

The Quiz must be completed in 60 minutes and is timed by ExamSoft and you may only download and take the quiz once. If you fail to pass, then the next opportunity to take the test will be the following rotation. You will receive an incomplete.

The Quiz has been revised for the 2017-2018 year.

Offered: Blocks 4-7 only

Pass/Fail