The ARIN Imaging Review Course is a 2 full day, or 4 half day, course designed to provide an overview of the skills required for the nurse working in the imaging, interventional, and therapeutic environments.
BONUS: includes a complimentary e-copy of the CRN Prep Handbook!
This course can be used to prepare for the Certified Radiology Nurse (CRN®) certification exam. It is not designed as a single study tool to prepare for this exam; however, it is a useful resource in conjunction with other study materials.
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 or 4 half-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.
Sample Agenda for the Imaging Review Course
Day 1
Introductions and Course Overview
Radiation Safety
Radiation Therapy
Contrast Media Break
Allergic Reactions & Extravasations
Diagnostic Imaging Lunch
Interventional Non-Vascular
Computed Tomography/CT Break
Ultrasound/ and Breast Health
Day 2
Procedural Sedation
Nuclear Medicine/PET Break
Professional Issues Lunch
Interventional Radiology Vascular Procedures Break
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Order of Imaging Exams
Questions, Wrap Up/Course evaluation
Do you love to teach? We are always looking for talented members to share their expertise; if you are interested in becoming a faculty member to teach the review course, please send an email to the National Office at info@arinursing.org.
Looking to host a private online or in-person Imaging Review Course for your staff? Please email info@arinursing for more details.
