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Challenger Acute Care Radiology
Cases, Reference, and Review for Emergency and Acute Care Physicians
  Complete Review in Acute Care Radiology
The coverage you need...		  
Challenger Acute Care Radiology teaches primary care and emergency physicians to quickly diagnose the entire spectrum of problems recognizable on radiographs and other scanned sources. This best-selling review and reference course also includes new cases and imagery, plus a brand new section on epidural fluid collection.
 
  State-of-the-Art, Standard-of-Care Review
A challenging Q&A course, designed by physicians for physicians...		  
Challenger Acute Care Radiology consists of state-of-the-art clinical information in 4 course modules covering 84 essential topics in acute care radiography. Clinicians using this course will learn to interpret radiographs and scans to recognize, describe, and diagnose disorders of the abdomen; chest; extremities and lumbar spine; and head and neck.

This leading review course offers the cutting-edge clinical text, 750 high-resolution images, and over 580 interactive questions and answers with instant remediation feedback. Challenger Acute Care Radiology is intended for use by primary care and emergency physicians seeking to increase their clinical diagnostic confidence and improve their ability to accurately interpret acute presentations requiring the interpretation of radiographs and scans. Enhance your mastery of these subjects through challenging assessment quizzes, and also earn up to 38.5 AMA Category 1 CME credits.
 
  Largest Electronic Image Bank for Acute Care Radiology
See and interact with images as you study...		  
Challenger Acute Care Radiology seamlessly integrates over 750 high-resolution images throughout the course. This gold standard program, which was recently reviewed also offers a completely updated extensive chest case collection. This updated material includes new images, cases, and better image contrasts for today's high-end computers.

This full-color, high-resolution imagery has always been one of the hallmarks of Challenger programs. Every image is assigned to the appropriate standard-of-care topic, and most can be enlarged for detailed examination and observation. Where specific features of an image are salient for instruction, overlays point to items being illustrated.
 
   Powerful Search Engine  
Whether you are looking for a specific topic, collection of images, or specific phrase, Challenger's Internet-based search engine allows you to locate references in seconds. Best of all, you can launch right into the clinical section you wish to see. With this searchable, point-of-care reference, not only will you have immediate access to the latest developments in your specialty, you will also save time by identifying the specific information you need when you need it.
 
  Designed to Address Multiple Needs
Reference, Review, CME? We've got you covered...		  
In medicine the best tools are the most versatile and easiest to use. If you're one of the thousands of physicians seeking clinical review, CME credit hours, or a quick and modern clinical reference resource, wouldn't you like a tool to fulfill all your needs? Look no further. Challenger Acute Care Radiology, like all Challenger products, provides the resources and functionality you need in one, cost-effective, easy-to-use, go-anywhere package.
 
  Don't Get Left Behind!
Become a customer for life!...		  
Challenger prides itself on staying up-to-date in all aspects of medicine. All our courses are routinely peer-reviewed and updated. Future upgrades are provided to Challenger clients at a fraction of the standard retail cost. This way, as the face of medicine changes, our valued customers can cost-effectively keep their coursework and reference library current. Of course, the best value Challenger offers is the Challenger Lifetime Subscription (CLS)—all products and upgrades for a one-time enrollment fee.

With the Challenger Lifetime Subscription you never have to worry about the time demands of education again. No more year-end rush to get CME hours, no more thrashing around for materials to study for recertification, no more hit-or-miss purchases of study guides for skills enhancement and refresher training. It's all here in one place for one price, good for as long as you practice medicine…at a cost of less than $400 per year over the life of your practicing career! Don't get left behind! Join today.
 
  Practice, Review, and Assess!
Three steps to success on any examination...		  
The Challenger review process is elegantly designed to promote the highest level of retention possible. Questions are written by clinical experts to emulate clinical examination standards and to enhance your knowledge of current best practices. Whether you are seeking to acquire Continuing Medical Education credits, preparing for an examination, or reaffirming your knowledge, our review and testing structure will help.

Our three-step progression—Practice, Review, Assess—incorporates the proven educational regime of programmed learning. You will remember the material longer and recall it more easily.
 
  Study At Your Own Pace
Don't get pushed around...		  
Keep time requirements under your control. Save features capture your scores from wherever you are in the course. Work in one topic in the morning, then jump to something completely different in the afternoon. You're not locked into any enforced content order, remote schedule, or lecture circuit with Challenger products, so your valuable review time is used at your discretion.
 
  Built-in Flexibility - Two Points of Access
Two points of access...		  
Don't have time to drive or fly to that CME seminar? Have it come to you. When you purchase any Challenger program, you will receive a CD-ROM and an instructional help guide. You will also be automatically set up in our Challenger Online Learning Portal, so you can access your course material via the Web from any computer with an Internet connection. Review, study, and take assessments online just as if you were at home. This convenience is crucial, given time constraints shouldered by today's clinical professionals.
 
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Challenger Acute Care Radiology
$495.00 USD


  Quick and Easy CME Fulfillment - For FREE
Simple instructions, multiple options...		  
Obtaining your CME certificates has never been easier. You can request CME credits, in blocks of 10, any time upon completion of whole or partial sections of content. Challenger provides multiple score submission options and simple-to-follow instructions. Just mail or fax your printed scores or submit them directly via your online Challenger account. Your scores and required evaluation form (provided) are processed immediately. Challenger works closely with our prestigious institutional sponsors to maintain the most rewarding educational experience possible. For most of our courses, Challenger issues CME certificates on behalf of our sponsors directly from our office, speeding their delivery.
 
  Free Technical Support - We're Always There  
We'll be with you every step of the way. Should you need assistance, our LIVE technical support staff is on standby during normal business hours to assist you for FREE. You can always reach them between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT from Monday through Friday, except on national holidays.
 
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Challenger Acute Care Radiology
$495.95 USD

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Challenger Radiology Series Bundle
Challenger Acute Care Radiology and Challenger Pediatric Radiology
$795.95 USD
  

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  Course Highlights...  
4 course modules cover 84 key topics in acute care radiology

750 high-resolution case-study images

Over 580 challenging Q&As

Category 1 CME Credit
38.5 AMA PRA credits available

Continuous review and update in conjunction with principal author Michael Smolens, MD, FACEP

Principal Author:
Michael Smolens, MD, FACEP
Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine
UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, California

Contributing Authors:
Mark Mehringer, MD
Chairman, Dept of Radiology
Section Chief, Division of Neuroimaging
Harbor/UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, California

Stuart E. Mirvis, MD
Professor of Diagnostic Radiology
Section of Trauma Radiology
University of Maryland
Shock/Trauma Center
Baltimore, Maryland

Clinical Reviewer:
Theron Ovitt, MD
Professor
Department of Radiology
The University of Arizona College of Medicine
Tucson, Arizona

Post-question remediation for instant feedback and better retention

Multiple score submission options and direct CME certificate fulfillment

Comprehensive review on your home or office computer - online as well

 
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Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the Joint sponsorship of The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center and Challenger Corporation. The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Certification Statement
The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 38.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Policy
The comments and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors of this manuscript and are in no way to be considered the comments or opinions of The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center.

Approval for Category 1 credit by The University of Arizona College of Medicine should not be construed as endorsement of any product.

Disclosure of Proprietary Interests
In accordance with the Standards for Commercial Support of the ACCME, which require "the disclosure of the existence of any financial interest or any other relationship between a faculty member or a sponsor and the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) discussed in an educational presentation," each faculty member completed disclosure forms for this project. The disclosure information forms indicated no existence of a relationship with any commercial entity or product discussed in this educational activity.

Activity Dates
Date of Original Release: September, 2000
Most Recent CME Review/Update: January 15, 2006
Edition Release Date: January 15, 2007
Expiration Date: January 15, 2008

Copyright Statement
Challenger Acute Care Radiology. Copyright © 2000 by Challenger Corporation. All rights reserved.

Principal Author:
Michael Smolens, MD, FACEP
Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine
UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, California

Contributing Authors:
Mark Mehringer, MD
Chairman, Dept of Radiology
Section Chief, Division of Neuroimaging
Harbor/UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, California

Stuart E. Mirvis, MD
Professor of Diagnostic Radiology
Section of Trauma Radiology
University of Maryland
Shock/Trauma Center
Baltimore, Maryland

Clinical Reviewer:
Theron Ovitt, MD
Professor
Department of Radiology
The University of Arizona College of Medicine
Tucson, Arizona

Target Audience:
Challenger Acute Care Radiology is intended for all medical practitioners who use radiographs for medical diagnosis, and who need to be familiar with the radiographic manifestations of diseases.

Educational Objectives:
The educational objectives of the Challenger Acute Care Radiology program are as follows:
  1. Recognize typical radiographic examples of disorders causing abdominal, pelvic, and genitourinary abnormalities.

  2. Identify specific patient presentations with radiographs, diagnose disorders causing abdominal, pelvic, and genitourinary abnormalities.

  3. Describe the key radiographic features of disorders causing abdominal, pelvic, and genitourinary abnormalities.

  4. Recognize typical radiographic examples of disorders causing chest x-ray abnormalities.

  5. Identify specific patient presentations with radiographs, diagnose disorders causing chest x-ray abnormalities.

  6. Describe the key radiographic features of disorders causing chest x-ray abnormalities.

  7. Recognize typical radiographic examples of disorders causing extremity and lumbar spine abnormalities.

  8. Identify specific patient presentations with radiographs, diagnose disorders causing extremity and lumbar spine x-ray abnormalities.

  9. Describe the key radiographic features of disorders causing extremity and lumbar spine abnormalities.

  10. Recognize typical radiographic examples of disorders causing head and neck abnormalities.

  11. Identify specific patient presentations with radiographs, diagnose disorders causing head and neck x-ray abnormalities.

  12. Describe the key radiographic features of disorders causing head and neck abnormalities.

  13. Demonstrate your achievement of the above knowledge and skills by completing all topics with scores of at least 80%.

NOTE: Specific objectives for topics intended for CME credit are presented at the beginning of each topic.

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