Course Description
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects about 1 in 36 children in the United States today. The likelihood of emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and the need for medical imaging is statistically higher in patients with ASD due to comorbidities and other issues related to the disorder. Regardless of the type of imaging facility or department that radiologic technologists (RTs) work in, there is a high probability they will encounter and need to work with a patient with ASD during their career. Therefore, it is important for RTs to understand pediatric patients with ASD, the depth and breadth of the symptoms of ASD, and how best to work with this population and their parents/guardians in order to provide the highest level of care. This Continuing Education (CE) podcast explains ASD, outlines the signs and symptoms of the disorder and explores triggers for pediatric patients with ASD in a healthcare facility. Methods and strategies to minimize trauma and stress for the patient, their caregivers, and staff will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives
After listening to this podcast, the participant should be able to:

• EXPLAIN autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• DISCUSS signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ASD and associated behavioral health conditions as they relate to medical imaging.
• IDENTIFY general healthcare and medical imaging challenges faced by pediatric patients with ASD.
• OUTLINE strategies medical imaging professionals can use when working with pediatric patients with ASD.

  

Categories: Radiology, MRI, Professional Development/Patient Care Quality

In order to receive CE credit, you must first complete the activity content. When completed, go to the "Take CE Test!" link to access the post-test.

Submit the completed answers to determine if you have passed the post-test assessment. You must answer 6 out of 8 questions correctly to receive CE credit. You will have no more than 3 attempts to successfully complete the post-test.

Participants successfully completing the activity content and passing the post-test will receive 1.0 ARRT Category A credit.

Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists for ARRT Category A credit.

Approved by the state of Florida for ARRT Category A credit (for Technical credits).

Texas direct credit.

This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities such as Internet courses, home study programs, or directed readings to be repeated for CE credit in the same biennium.

 

Category	Content Area	Credits
Magnetic Resonance	Patient Care	1
Nuclear Medicine	Patient Care	1
Radiation Therapy	Patient Care	1
Radiography	Patient Care	1
Radiologist Assistant	Patient Care	1
Sonography	Patient Care	1
Vascular Sonography	Patient Care	1

Category	Subcategory	Credits
Magnetic Resonance	Patient Interactions and Management	1
Nuclear Medicine	Patient Interactions and Management	1
Radiation Therapy	Patient Interactions and Management	1
Radiography	Patient Interactions and Management	1
Radiologist Assistant	Patient Management	1
Sonography	Patient Interactions and Management	1
Vascular Sonography	Patient Interactions and Management	1

Category	Credits
Digital	0
Fluoroscopy	0
Mammography	0