This webinar will provide an introduction to cranial imaging for the advanced practice provider. Familiarity with neuroradiology imaging studies and imaging findings is of utmost importance in providing patient care. The goal of this session will be to review computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain, discuss the strengths and differences of each modality for common pathologies, review indications and appropriateness criteria for imaging and how to choose the ideal study for common clinical scenarios, and review imaging features of commonly encountered intracranial pathologies. 

1. Review computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain

2.  Discuss the strengths and differences of each modality for common pathologies

3. Review indications and appropriateness criteria for imaging and how to choose the ideal study for common clinical scenarios

4. Review imaging features of commonly encountered intracranial pathologies. 

Margaret Chapman, MD

Reviewed by: Carolina Benjamin, MD in July 2020 

The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AANS designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 CME available: 08/01/2020 until 08/24/2023.