ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has launched Sectional Anatomy Essentials, a new online educational series that takes participants inside the human body and illustrates the location and function of its major anatomical structures.

Featuring nine modules, the series includes interactive animation sequences that allow users to access high-quality computed tomography and magnetic resonance images that provide in-depth anatomical detail of various structures within the body.

The modules, written by two radiologists and a radiologist assistant, highlight the complexities of the human body and show how anatomical structures work together. The first module covers the evolution and future uses of diagnostic medical imaging equipment, planes of the body, external landmarks and major body cavities, organs and systems, and joint classification. Subsequent modules focus on the cranium and facial bones, brain, spine, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and extremities.

According to Myke Kudlas, M.Ed., R.T.(R)(QM), ASRT chief academic officer, the series offers users an unparalleled look at specific structures within the body, ultimately making them more knowledgeable and effective health care professionals. "Users can actually manipulate the various clinical images so they can see inside the structures and learn how they function and are interconnected with the rest of the body. For radiologic technologists, the modules give them an even better idea of what radiologists look for when they interpret a medical image."

In addition, the series is applicable to almost every health care practice area. "Health care professionals from all walks will learn from the series," said Kudlas. "The information in the modules will help them learn the intricacies of anatomical structures, allowing them to understand how it applies to providing patients with top-notch care."

The modules are all approved for Category A continuing education credit and accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Radiologic technologists who successfully complete all the modules will earn 11.5 CE credits and receive a document from ASRT recognizing their achievement.

The ASRT also offers a non-CE credit institutional version for administrators, managers and educators who would like to use the series for educational purposes. The package includes nine modules, a 209-question test bank, transcripts, image library and license for unlimited use in the classroom or institutional setting.

For more information about the ASRT or the radiologic sciences, visit www.asrt.org.

About ASRT

The ASRT represents more than 153,000 members who perform medical imaging procedures or plan and deliver radiation therapy. The Society is the largest radiologic science association in the world. Its mission is to advance and elevate the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession and to enhance the quality and safety of patient care.

Contact:

Annemarie Ciepiela Henton, 505-298-4500, Ext. 1287, ahenton@asrt.org

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