Online Course · Self-Paced

Kansas Rad Tech Certification

The 12-hour annual certification course for Kansas Exempt Radiology Technologists — built for the chiropractic assistants, medical assistants, and nurses who run the X-ray equipment. Fourteen online modules, completed on your schedule.

Format 100% online
Self-paced, start anytime
Faculty Dr. Steven Gould, DC, DACBR
Central Plains Radiologic Services
Tuition $200
Per person, per year
Why This Course

Stay Compliant, Stay Confident

Kansas requires exempt X-ray operators to complete 12 hours of approved training every calendar year. This course covers all of it in one place.

The Requirement

Kansas Regulations

Exempt operators must complete 12 hours of approved training each calendar year to stay compliant with Kansas requirements.

This course fulfills the requirement outlined in K.A.R. 100-73-9 and includes training topics consistent with K.A.R. 100-73-7 and K.A.R. 28-35-256.

Who Should Enroll

Intended Audience
  • Kansas Exempt Radiology Technologists
  • Chiropractic assistants operating X-ray equipment
  • Medical assistants and nurses in imaging roles
  • Healthcare personnel operating X-ray equipment under exemption provisions
Registration

Course Tuition

Enrollment is handled through the KCA course catalog.

Enroll in the Course

Prices are shown in USD. Enrollment, payment, and certificates are all handled in the KCA course catalog.

Curriculum

Fourteen Modules

Radiographic principles, patient safety, image acquisition, anatomy, pathology recognition, and current imaging technologies — selected for the realities of chiropractic and clinical practice.

FoundationsModules 1 – 7

01Introduction and Course OverviewPhysics and patient preparation
02Digital Radiography
03Radiographic Artifacts
04Cervical Spine Imaging
05Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Imaging
06Imaging of the Extremities
07Chest Radiography and Miscellaneous Studies

Applied ImagingModules 8 – 14

08X-ray Terminology and Fundamentals
09Osteoporosis Detection and Imaging Considerations
10Pediatric Radiology
11Skeletal Anatomy Review
12Imaging Modalities and Advanced Imaging Concepts
13Musculoskeletal Examination with MRI
14Sport and Spine Imaging Case Studies

The course is delivered entirely online and may be completed at your own pace. Successful completion of all modules and any associated assessments is required to receive a certificate of completion documenting 12 hours of training.

Learning Objectives

What You’ll Take Away

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1

Apply current principles of radiation protection and patient safety.

2

Demonstrate understanding of digital radiography systems and image optimization.

3

Identify common radiographic artifacts and methods to prevent them.

4

Recognize normal anatomy and common radiographic findings of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and extremity regions.

5

Understand appropriate imaging considerations for pediatric and geriatric patients.

6

Differentiate between various diagnostic imaging modalities and their clinical applications.

7

Recognize radiographic features associated with osteoporosis and common musculoskeletal conditions.

8

Apply imaging terminology used in clinical practice.

9

Utilize case-based learning to improve image interpretation and clinical decision-making.

10

Maintain compliance with Kansas annual training requirements for exempt X-ray operators.

Faculty

Who You’ll Learn From

Taught by a board-certified chiropractic radiologist who reads films from Kansas practices every week.

Dr. Steven Gould, DC, DACBR

Course Instructor

Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology, of Central Plains Radiologic Services.

Dr. Gould leads all fourteen modules, from physics and patient preparation through advanced imaging and case-based interpretation.

Your Certification

Certificate & Records

Successful completion awards 12 hours of certification training and satisfies the annual requirement for Kansas Exempt Radiology Technologists and X-ray equipment operators.

Participants should retain their certificate of completion as part of their training records.

Get your 12 hours done.

Fourteen modules, one instructor, and a certificate that keeps your team compliant for the year — on whatever schedule your practice allows.

12-Hour Certification · 100% Online · Self-Paced