X-Ray - Chest Interpretation Essentials

General Practitioners, Physicians, Registrars, House officers, Interns, Radiographers, Physiotherapists, Nurse Practitioner working in emergency or urgent care practice.

Pre-Course Modules (online):

Introduction to X-Ray

Chest X-ray Technique and Terminology

Chest X-Ray anatomy

Pre-test

Course:

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

Post-course (online):

Post-test

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 (Bali: 28301)

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

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