RADIOLOGY

This session provides participants with an understanding of radiology and how it fits into the overall health care profession.

Category

Health
Radiology

Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe the roles of a radiologist and radiology technician.
Discuss the educational requirements of each role.
Identify a few of the technologies used in radiology such as X-ray, ultrasound, CT, and MRI.
Gain in-person experience with one or more imaging modalities, if possible.
Tour a radiology department.

Supplies

Laptop computer or equipment to view videos
X-ray of the chest and two views of a forearm or other fracture
CT images of head and chest/abdomen/pelvis
Portable ultrasound machine [optional]

Advisor Note

Remove any patient personal identifiable information from radiologic films prior to meeting.

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Activity 1

X-Ray

Watch the video “X-Rays” from The KidsKnowIt Network and answer any related questions from participants.
Show an example of a chest X-ray and read the results.
Have participants identify a forearm or other fracture via X-ray.

Activity 2

CT Scan

Watch the videos “How CT Scan Machine Works” from BiomedEngg and “CT Scan—Imaging in Medicine” from The Open University and answer any related questions from participants.
Review the films of a CT scan of the head.
On a sample CT scan of the chest/abdomen/pelvis, have each participant identify an organ or other structure.

Activity 3

Ultrasound

Watch the video “General Ultrasound #1 Abdominal” from www.medpromovil.com and answer any related questions from participants.
Perform an ultrasound on a volunteer patient (optional—Note that permission must be obtained prior to the meeting from a parent or guardian if a participant is used as a volunteer.) You may also choose to view existing ultrasound film with the patient’s information removed.
Have each student hold the ultrasound probe.

Activity 4

Speaker

Have the speaker address these topics:

An overview of radiology
The role of the radiologist in the healthcare system
A typical day for a general radiologist or radiology technician
Specialized areas such as interventional radiology or nuclear medicine
Educational requirements involved in becoming a radiologist and/or radiology technician including courses to focus on in high school and college
The future of radiology
An overview of a few radiologic modalities with example images

Activity 5

Tour

Tour a radiology department.

Reflection

Advisor and Officer review

After the meeting, address the following:

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