Access: 30 days

Cost: $60.00 NZD

Includes CPD Certificate

The ability to appropriately refer for, and interpret the results of diagnostic imaging investigations is critical in primary health care.

In this lesson, we cover:

  • Diagnostic imaging modalities
  • Indications for imaging
  • How to read basic x-ray views
  • Interpretation of the symptomatic relevance of imaging findings

Learning Activities:
  • Pre-reading articles (3)
  • Video presentation (35 mins)
  • Quiz

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

  • Describe the uses, strengths and limitations of x-ray, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging for shoulder pain.
  • List the general, and specific indications, contraindications and criteria for referral for shoulder x-ray and ultrasound scan.
  • Understand the use of specific x-ray views and identify features of common shoulder conditions.
  • Describe the prevalence of abnormal imaging findings in asymptomatic populations.


Study Time:
Approx. 3 hours

Lesson curriculum

    1. Welcome

    2. How to use this course

    3. Copyright Warning Notice

    4. About you

    1. Manual

    2. Pre-Reading

    3. Resources

    4. Video Presentation

    1. Shoulder Imaging | Quiz

    1. Before you go...

About this course

  • $60.00
  • 10 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

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