Rectal Cancer Staging: A Competency-Based Assessment of MR Imaging Proficiency
Learn how to adopt and implement evidence-based MRI protocols, standardized reporting, and patient-focused shared decision making
- Recognize all relevant stages of locally advanced rectal cancer using optimal MR interpretation guidelines.
- Identify the advantages of structures/synoptic reporting for rectal cancer MRI.
- Explain optimal MR imaging technique for evaluation of rectal cancer.
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Item Details
Learning Objectives:
- Adopt and implement high-quality and evidence-based MRI performance and interpretation protocols
- Detect and interpret all relevant stages of locally advanced rectal cancer
- Interpret post-treatment rectal cancer MR for optimal response assessment
- Utilize structured/synoptic reporting for rectal cancer MRI
- Practice a patient-centered, multidisciplinary team approach for shared decision making in rectal cancer care
CME Released: 12/1/2020
CME Expires: 12/1/2023
Accreditation Statement
The American College of Radiology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
The American College of Radiology designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Credits awarded for this enduring activity are designated "SA-CME" by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) and qualify toward fulfilling requirements for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-assessment.
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