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CHEST XRAY SIMPLIFIED
MINI COURSE
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COURSE OVERVIEW
Master the essentials of chest X-ray interpretation in this concise, visually engaging course tailored for physiotherapists and healthcare professionals. Understand structural imaging, orientation, quality assessment, and develop a systematic approach to reading chest radiographs with clinical relevance. Perfect for beginners and early practitioners aiming to build diagnostic confidence.
COURSE CONTENT
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Introduction to Medical & Physiotherapy Diagnosis
– Understanding clinical reasoning and the diagnostic process
– Distinction between medical and functional diagnosis -
Types of Diagnostic Investigations
– Structural vs Functional imaging
– Role of Chest X-Ray among diagnostic tools -
Chest X-Ray Fundamentals
– Basic physics of X-ray generation
– Tissue absorption principles (air < fat < soft tissue < bone < metal) -
Orientation and Technique
– Understanding standard views: PA, AP, Lateral, Decubitus
– Importance of posture, inspiration, and positioning -
Quality Assessment Parameters
– Exposure, rotation, image sharpness, and inspiration quality -
Reading a Normal Chest X-Ray
– Visual guide to normal anatomy and positioning markers -
Systematic Interpretation Techniques
– Step-by-step pattern (ABCD method) for consistent X-ray evaluation
– Outside-in vs Inside-out approaches -
Quiz & Homework Assignments
– Applied learning with practical X-ray cases
– Reinforcement through take-home tasks