Mass Casualty Incidents: Introduction for Imagers Online Course
The course begins with an overview of Mass Casualty Incidents, followed by an understanding of these situations from the perspective of the military, which is well trained in this regard. The role of imaging in triaging MCI victims and the organization of radiology department to increase throughput follows by breaking down the imaging process map in different talks, from order entry to final report communication. Each step of the process map will be addressed by provoking questions with tips and strategies for improvement and integration into your own department. In-Training Members will receive a discounted price of $125 after login
Target Audience:
The target audience for this activity is radiologists at all training levels are interested in preparing for and working during mass casualty incidents.
Goals and Objectives:
After completing the material in this activity, the learner should be able to:
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Discuss the basic terminology of and fundamental concepts behind mass casualty incident response and management.
Recognize basic ways to modify CT protocols to streamline imaging work-up in MCIs.
Describe the role of Radiology in a Mass Casualty Incident.
Demonstrate the importance of simulation and exercise for MCI and what efforts are needed to conduct a proper exercise.
Disclosure of Commercial Interest:
ARRS staff involved with this activity have nothing to disclose. Below is a listing of activity's contributors and planners’ disclosures:
Planners
Speakers
Planners
- G. Whitman has nothing to disclose.
- A. Paladin has nothing to disclose.
Speakers
- S. Chong has nothing to disclose.
- R. Bilow has nothing to disclose.
- E. Roberge has nothing to disclose.
- C. Sliker has nothing to disclose.
- K. Linnau receives grant support as an investigator for and receives speakers’ fees for a CME lecture from Siemens Healthineers.
- M. Bernstein has nothing to disclose.
- F. Berger has nothing to disclose.
Member Price:
Free
NonMember Price:
$250.00
Accreditation Statement
The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education activities for physicians.
Designation Statement
The ARRS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Date of issuance: July 20, 2020
Date of expiration: July 19, 2026
Estimated time to complete the activity: 3 hour(s)
The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education activities for physicians.
Designation Statement
The ARRS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ARRS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and 3 American Board of Radiology©, MOC Part II, Self-Assessment CME (SA-CME.) Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Date of issuance: July 20, 2020
Date of expiration: July 19, 2026
Estimated time to complete the activity: 3 hour(s)