The Benefits of Online Continuing Education

I have worked in the field of medical imaging for over 25 years and it is amazing how quickly the technology and clinical applications have changed, particularly for magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. The fast growth and increasing complexity of medical imaging technology means that everyone involved in this field must remain current in order to compete.

Web-based Online education is a simple, cost-effective way for you as a busy imaging professional to obtain the mandatory continuing education (CE) credits you need in order to maintain your certification. The beauty of online education is that it can be done anywhere and anytime that is convenient for you, during breaks at work or at home. I love it because it is easy and convenient, no travel is involved, and all you need is an internet connection. Online education can also be fun because it caters to a variety of different learning styles. You can find self-directed courses that you do at your own pace or webcasts and archived lectures if you enjoy listening to a speaker such as you would in a classroom environment. There are also interactive tutorials for those that like visual simulation and exercises that are designed to help with learning and retention. Many online courses contain images, animations, video, interactive movies and quizzes. I particularly love tutorials with medical case studies and images. And don't worry; the online platforms are also easy-to-use.

There are a wide variety of courses that are available online today which cover clinical and department topics that are relevant to you and your specialty or modality. Besides using web-based online education for recertification, you can also find courses on subject matter and imaging modalities that could help you to plan your career path. Online educational courses are developed by leading subject-matter experts with content structured to support the evolving role of the practicing technologist. You can choose from subjects such as anatomy and physiology, radiology, radiation therapy, cardiology, nuclear medicine, mammography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, as well as management or business-oriented subjects. You can also learn more about different diseases and conditions that affect our patients.

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