Medical Imaging | Lumbar Spine & Pelvis
Access: 12 months | This self-paced, online learning course provides a grounding in medical diagnostic imaging concepts for the musculoskeletal system with a focus on the lumbar spine & pelvis.
This self-paced, online learning course provides a grounding in medical diagnostic imaging concepts for the musculoskeletal system with a focus on the lumbar spine & pelvis.
Includes "Introduction to Medical Imaging" Course FREE!
New advanced practice opportunities are rapidly emerging for Physiotherapists in primary health care, emergency departments, orthopaedic and other medical specialties. Referral rights for imaging are also becoming more common in many health professions.
How will this course help?
This online learning program has been developed to prepare you to take on these evolving practice roles and will provide others with a broader view of the use of medical imaging in clinical practice.
About this course:
This self-paced, online learning course provides a grounding in medical diagnostic imaging concepts for the musculoskeletal system with a focus on the lumbar spine & pelvis.
The course covers:
• Common imaging investigations for the lumbar spine & pelvis
• Common x-ray views and evaluation
• CR and MRI for the lumbar spine & pelvis
• Lumbar spine & pelvic trauma
o Fractures & classifications
o Soft tissue injury
• Common spinal pathologies
o Spondylolysis & spondylolisthesis
o Spinal stenosis
o IVD herniation
o Spinal infections
o Spondyloarthritis
o Spinal tumours
o Paget’s disease
• Lumbar spine & pelvic imaging guidelines & criteria
Online learning is supported by the provision of clinical utilization guidelines & practice recommendations with downloadable reference sheets.
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is open to Allied Health Professionals practising in all areas of the health care system. Participants do not require prior experience in ordering medical imaging.
The program is delivered by Dr Jack Miller in partnership with Key Clinical Skills (Canada) with registration and additional support provided by the Ontario Physiotherapy Association. Some elements of this presentation may be specific to the Canadian health system and some features such as recertification programmes may not be available outside Canada.
Study time:
- Introduction to Medical Imaging Course: 4 hours
- Lumbar Spine & Pelvis Course: 2 hours
Other Medical Imaging packages that include this course:
If you are interested in this area consider:
Information in this course should not replace imaging referral and practice guidelines available in your area.
Bundle includes
Here are all the courses that are included in your bundle.
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All Courses
Medical Imaging | Introduction to Medical Imaging
CourseAccess: 12 months | This course provides a grounding in medical diagnostic imaging concepts, investigations, safety, evaluation & communication in clinical practice.
$120
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All Courses
Medical Imaging | Lumbar Spine & Pelvis
CourseAccess: 12 months | This self-paced, online learning course provides a grounding in medical diagnostic imaging concepts for the musculoskeletal system with a focus on the lumbar spine and pelvis.
$120
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Instructor
Instructor Dr Jack Miller
BSc(PT), Dip MT(NZ), MClSc, DPT, FCAMPT
Dr. Miller completed his BSc in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. He then spent six years in New Zealand where he completed the Post-Graduate Diploma of Manipulative Therapy in 1984 being the first non-New Zealander to do so. During this program he had the opportunity to be directly mentored by both Robin McKenzie and Brian Mulligan. On returning to Canada, he went on to complete a Masters of Clinical Science at Western University in London and a Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of St. Augustine in the USA.
Jack has been the senior editor of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Orthopaedic Journal, an executive member of the Orthopaedic Division of CPA, the President of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapy, a member of the CPA Specialization accreditation committee, the conference chair for IFOMPT 2012, and a founding member of the Mulligan Concept Teacher’s Association.
He has presented at conferences internationally, published research articles in peer-reviewed journals, multiple textbook chapters and taught high level, evidence-based manual therapy courses internationally since 1990.
Jack holds an academic teaching position at the University of Toronto is a co-director of Key Clinical Skills and works clinically as an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist triaging for fluoroscopy-guided spine injections procedures.