Interpreting Head CTs

July 29, 2022

Newly hired staff do not have current education on interpreting head CTs. Dr. Mcnamara will educate staff on the topics of what we are looking for and what is concerning.

Target Audience

RN

Learning Objectives

After completing this session :

  1. Learner will have a be able to discuss how neurologists and CCM read and interpret CTs
  2. Learner will list the pros and cons of utilizing CTs VS MRI
  3. Learner will be able to visualize and understand common pathophysiology of neurological disorders and what they appear like on CT exams.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
Course opens: 
07/29/2022
Course expires: 
08/12/2022
Event starts: 
07/29/2022 - 7:00am EDT
Event ends: 
07/29/2022 - 7:00pm EDT
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UPMC: Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
United States

Caitlin McNamara, MD

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is  1 contact hour.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
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