Contrast reaction CE series heads to ASRT Store
ASRT and Tether Supervision are developing a scenario-based course on reaction classification, rapid patient evaluation, ABC stabilization, and emergency communication.
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists and Tether Supervision are developing a continuing education series on contrast reaction management for radiologic technologists. ASRT said Tether will co-develop course content based on outpatient imaging workflows, while ASRT will offer the course through the ASRT Store.
The Advanced Contrast Management Series is intended to move beyond theoretical instruction and focus on applied clinical readiness. Core modules will cover contrast reaction classification, severity assessment, rapid patient evaluation, airway-breathing-circulation stabilization, focused clinical examination, and closed-loop emergency communication.
Medication and equipment preparedness will also be included. ASRT said the series will address standardized treatment pathways for high-acuity events including anaphylaxis, bronchospasm, pulmonary edema, laryngeal edema, urticaria, and extravasation.
Scenario-based training is a central part of the course design. ASRT said the program is built to reinforce rapid recognition, prioritization, and intervention under pressure in outpatient imaging settings.
Tether’s existing advanced contrast management training covers patient-risk factors, mild, moderate, and severe reactions, vital-sign assessment, emergency medication administration, and contrast extravasation. Its training page describes the course as intended for technologists and allied professionals.
Clinical leadership for the ASRT series will include Sam Beger, MD, MPH, according to Tether. Beger is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with fellowship training in space medicine, and his instruction focuses on emergency response structure, clinical assessment, and escalation protocols.
Contrast supervision policy remains part of the safety backdrop. ACR states that direct supervision is required whenever contrast material is administered, and that the requirement can be met by an on-site radiologist, another physician, or a qualified licensed practitioner.
ACR also says on-site personnel beyond the technologist should meet institutional competency expectations for evaluating patients, differentiating adverse contrast reactions, and recognizing when medical intervention is required.
ASRT said additional details on course availability and launch timing will be announced later.
Companies:Tether Supervision, ACR
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