Title:		Anatomy and Physiology Review for Nuclear Medicine Technology	Code:	OS0038-09	Date Inactive 1/31/2014 Hours 1 Cost $20.00
Author(s):		Katherine Borok   Elizabeth Duncan   Joseph Hawkins
Course Description:		This course is designed to provide the medical imaging professional with a comprehensive review of cardiac anatomy and physiology, and electrophysiology. The content begins with a discussion of the location and function of cardiac structures; explores arterial distribution and the cardiac cycle; and presents an overview of causes, symptoms, and treatment strategies for coronary artery disease; valvular diseases; congenital anomalies; and nonischemic cardiomyopathies. NOTE: This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a self-learning activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium.
Accreditors:		ahra, CE Credits: 1, Category: A ARRT DOH-BRC, CE Credits: 1, Category: 00-Technical

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to 1. describe the anatomical structures and functions of the heart; 2. identify the main coronary arteries, their location, and function; 3. identify the key factors related to coronary artery disease including causes, symptoms, and treatment; 4. describe the steps in the cardiac cycle; 5. identify valvular diseases: causes, symptoms, treatment, and their impact on the heart; 6. identify several congenital cardiac anomalies; and 7. define cardiomyopathies and give information related to symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for the three main types of nonischemic cardiomyopathy.

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