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Clinical Application of Thoracic Spine Imaging

Spine
Clinical Reasoning
0.6 hrs
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Instructor

Kimberly Ennis, course instructor

Kimberly Ennis

PT DPT FAAOMPT

Kim is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Missouri State University as well as a practicing physical therapist at an outpatient orthopaedic clinic in Northwest Arkansas. She received her BS in Physiology from Michigan State University in 2008, then went on to attain her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 2012. She began taking IAOM classes almost immediately following graduation and went on the achieve her Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy (ScD) from Texas Tech University of Health Sciences in 2018 after which she received her Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification in 2019. Her most recent accomplishment is completion of the requirements to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT).

Description

0.6contact hours/ 0.0.6CEU’s The course will be covering basic imaging interpretation principles, discerning a “normal” image from a “clinically relevant” image, clinical correlation of findings, and indications for referral in a direct patient care setting Target group: PT, PTA,AT, OT Education Level: Basic

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Objectives

  • Learn and apply a systematic approach to viewing radiological imaging.
  • Identify common radiographic and MRI views utilized for the thoracic spine.
  • Identify normal thoracic anatomy on spine radiographs & MRI.
  • Clinically correlate radiological imaging to common thoracic musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Review indications for referral for imaging based on clinical exam

CEU Approval Notice: It is the learner's responsibility to confirm that this course meets the continuing education requirements of their state licensing board or professional association. Pre-approvals listed reflect the organizations that have reviewed and approved this activity; approval in your specific jurisdiction is not guaranteed.