Li-041637 Chest X-Ray and EKG Lecture
Type
Credit
Description
Description: This course offers 6.0 Continuing Professional Education credits to Physicians, Nurses and Physician Assistant. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to 12/15/25. Once your evaluation is complete, log on to CloudCME® from your left SiTEL menu, and toggle to your Transcript to find the credits.
Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, MedStar Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
About this Course: Chest X-Ray and EKG Lecture is an all day lecture going over how to read chest x rays and EKGs. Looking at examples of both types to spot common findings, common missed items, and important steps to read both.
show lessObjectives
- Demonstrate a systematic approach to reading CXRs
- Describe the technique for catching Errors in lead placement.
- Develop your own preliminary reports prior to receiving the final radiology reports.
- Differentiate normal from Abnormal CXR findings
- Discuss differentiating normal from abnormal.
- Explain a basic understanding of a normal EKG.
- Recall the basics of X-rays as relevant in urgent care
- Recognize abnormal EKGs.