• OverExposed: A Biologic Look at Radiation Incidents

Learn about the fascinating journey through the history of radiobiology and the impact of radiation incidents since 1896. Delve into the intricacies of radiation types, wavelengths, and frequencies, uncovering their profound effects on biological systems. Through real-life case studies, including radiation poisoning incidents and the victims of atomic bombs, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the consequences of high radiation doses. Explore the measurement of radiation exposure, absorbed dose, equivalent dose, and effective dose, equipping you with the ability to assess the potential risks and benefits. Immerse yourself in a biologic examination of human composition, examining the distinction between fractionated and protracted radiation exposure. Uncover the vital concept of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) and its foundation on the linear, no-threshold model.
 

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Radiation Biology 

  • Defining Radiobiology 

  • Law of Bergonie and Tribondeau 

  • History of Radiobiology 

  • Radiological Incidents since 1896 

 

Radiation Types 

  • Wavelength and Frequency 

  • Radiation Bioeffects 

  • Radiation Poisoning Case Study 

  • LD 50/30 to Different Species (including cockroaches) 

 

Radiation Measurements 

  • Exposure 

  • Absorbed Dose 

  • Equivalent Dose 

  • Effective Dose 

  • Victims of the Atomic Bombs  

  • Victims of Other Accidents 

 

A Deeper Look at Biologic Effects 

  • Human Composition 

  • LET 

  • Another Accidental Case Study 

  • Fractionated vs Protracted Radiation Exposure 

  • Increased Medical Exposure in the USA 

  • Risk vs. Benefit 

  • ALARA 

Upon conclusion of this course, participants should be able to: 

  1. Define terms that are used to measure radiation exposure, absorption, activity and dosimetry 

  1. Evaluate the effects of high doses of radiation on the hematopoietic, gastrointestinal and cerebrovascular systems 

  1. Compare and contrast deterministic and stochastic effects to radiation exposure 

  1. Define ALARA and explain how it is based on the linear, no-threshold model 

  1. Determine where patients may receive radiation doses that lead to deterministic and stochastic effects 

  1. Compare the radiation exposure from various imaging procedures 

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This program provides AHRA Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.

Nursing CE - Approved by California Board of Nursing for 3 nursing CEU's CEP#16406

This live, instructor-directed course meets the Texas Medical Board requirements for all registered Medical Radiologic Technologists. Please refer to the TMB website for more information.
Cybil Nielsen , MBA, CNMT, FSNMMI-TS

Cybil Neilsen, MBA, CNMT, FSNMMI-TS, is the Nuclear Medicine Program Director and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She is also the Radiation Safety Officer at Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs, Kentucky. Cybil began her career in 1996 graduating Magna cum Laude from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology. A few years later she earned her Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University graduation Summa cum Laude. Cybil quickly moved up into supervisory and managerial positions over nuclear medicine departments. In 2005, she began teaching at the academic level in the Nuclear Medicine program at Jefferson County and Technical College in Louisville. Cybil is a natural teacher and highly knowledgeable. She is often contracted by AHEC to teach physician nuclear cardiology and other courses.

OverExposed: A Biologic Look at Radiation Incidents

  • Course ID: Webinar-RT/Diagnostic-RadBio-4190-254
  • Event Location: Online Course
  • Credit: 3 Category A Credits Direct
  • Date: 11/25/2024
  • Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Instructor: Cybil Nielsen , MBA, CNMT, FSNMMI-TS
  • $49.95
  • $23.85