MRI CT Diagnostic Imaging and Testing
June 18, 2012
Course description
This course is open to PT’s. Participants join DPT entry-level lecture course by attending one or two guest lectures on Plain Film Radiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging Content for DPT Professional Practice”.
Course objectives:
The content of these lectures will enhance the physical therapist’s ability to:
- Recognize when Plain film Radiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and/or Computed Tomography (CT) diagnostic images are utilized as a part of a comprehensive examination of the Shoulder & Knee (Lumbar Spine, Hip, & Foot/Ankle)
- Integrate information from the Radiologist’s written report into the physical therapy treatment plan
- Visually understand the Radiograph, MRI, and/or CT diagnostic image to utilize relevant findings that are revealed
- Recognize when diagnostic imaging is or is not needed to influence optimal treatment outcomes
- Effectively communicate with the patient, the radiologist, and other health care providers involved in the treatment process
WPTA approval #13631
Presenters
Bradley J. Hartmann MD - Dr. Hartmann is currently Chief Radiology Resident at Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert. He received his BS from MU in 2001, and his MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2006. He was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Medical honor Society in 2006. Interestingly he comes from a family of Physical Therapists with both parents being PT’s as well as a brother in PT school. Dr. Hartmann brings a unique level of expertise to his lectures for what is relevant to Physical Therapists in terms of diagnostic imaging.
2 classes - Participant’s may choose to attend one or both sessions.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Session 1 9:00-11:30
MRI & CT: Musculoskeletal Differential Diagnosis of the Shoulder and Knee
Session 2 12:30-3:00
MRI & CT: Musculoskeletal Differential Diagnosis of the Lumbar Spine, Hip, and Foot/Ankle
