*The format for this CE activity is reading material and a post test on USB Flash Drive with multiple choice questions.
One of our best sellers, this On Demand course presents pertinent facts and fiction about the issues surrounding radiation exposure to the patient and to the occupational worker.
Radiation exposure is a subject that carries a lot of extra philosophical baggage. You will examine both sides of the radiation exposure controversy and obtain useful information that you can use in your clinical applications. You will review the history of radiation protection. Learn how current events such as the Chernobyl accident and the long term ARRT survey of 143,000 radiologic technologistís occupational exposures and health will affect radiation protection in the future. Rediscover your role and responsibility when administering radiation to the population.
Lesson 1: A Look at Today’s Events
Lesson 2: Radiation and Radioactivity
Lesson 3: The Facts About Radiation Exposure
Outline
- Lesson 1 – A Look at Today’s Events
- Current Philosophy
- In the Beginning
- Radiologic Technologist Study
- The Accident at Chernobyl
- Lesson 2 – Radiation and Radioactivity
- Sources of Radioactivity
- Medical Radiation Exposure
- Measurement of Radiation
- The Nature of Radiation
- Lesson 3 – Facts about Radiation Exposure
- Section 1
- Direct Theory and Indirect Theory
- Risk Factors and Women in Ionizing Radiation
- Cellular Growth Suppression
- Chromosomes
- Giant Cells
- Hematopoietic System, Reproductive System, Lymphatic System
- Section 2
- GI Tract, Skin, Eye, Central Nervous System
- Terms to Describe Dose - Response Relationships
- Radiation Dose Modifiers
- Physical Factors of Dose – Response Modification
- Section 3
- Ten Days Rule – NCRP, ICRP
- Actions of Pregnant Women are Irradiated Unknown
- Biological Effects of Radiation
- Radiation Induced Effects with Fluoroscopy
- Case Studies and Exposed Populations
- Low Dose Effects of Radiation
- Risk Factors of Radiation Exposure
- Section 4
- American Radiologists
- Radiation Induced Cataracts
- Radiation Induced Life Span Shortening
- Chromosome Changes in Cells
- Factors Affecting Chromosome Damage
- The Effects of Linear Energy Transfer
- Summary
This program provides 5.75 AHRA Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. You must complete a post test and pass with a 75% or higher to receive your certificate of completion.
Approval Expirations
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| Category |
Hours |
Revision Year(s) |
| CT > Safety > Radiation Safety and Dose |
1.0 |
2017,2022 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technology > Safety > Radiation Physics, Radiobiology, and Regulations |
4.0 |
2017,2022 |
| Radiology > Safety > Radiation Physics and Radiobiology |
3.5 |
2017,2022 |
| Radiology > Safety > Radiation Protection |
.50 |
2017,2022 |
| Radiology Assistant > Safety > Patient Safety, Radiation Protection, and Equipment Operation |
4.0 |
2018,2023 |
| Therapy > Safety > Radiation Physics and Radiobiology |
3.50 |
2022 |
| Therapy > Safety > Radiation Physics, Equipment and Quality Assurance |
.50 |
2017 |
| Therapy > Safety > Radiation Physics, Equipment Operation and Quality Assurance |
.50 |
2022 |
| Therapy > Safety > Radiation Protection |
3.50 |
2017 |
| Vascular Interventional Radiology > Image Production > Image Acquisition and Equipment |
1.0 |
2017,2023 |
