This course covers topics including the goals of the Image Gently and Image Wisely campaigns, general operational principles of fluoroscopy, and common misconceptions about shielding. Participants will learn how to discuss radiation dose with patients, understand key concepts such as Effective Dose, Absorbed Dose, and Air Kerma, and recognize dose thresholds and the risks of skin injury. The course also explains what constitutes a Sentinel Event, the importance of monitoring and protection, how equipment positioning impacts dose, and strategies for managing high-dose procedures, including the use of Procedure Alert Levels and Notification Levels. This training is essential for ensuring compliance with safety standards and protecting both patients and staff in fluoroscopic environments.
*We are located in Houston, Texas, and all webinars are hosted in Central Time. You will receive the webinar link via email from Zoom one day before your class, as well as one hour before it begins.
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Course Topics:
100 minutes – Fluoroscopic Safety for Medical and Ancillary Personnel
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the participants should be able to:
1. Give examples of who at your facility would be considered ancillary personnel
2. Understand how to discuss dose with your patient
3. Define Cumulative Air Kerma?
4. Describe what constitutes a Sentinel Event
5. Discuss the effect of having the table too close to the X-ray source.
6. Give an Example of when to define Procedure Alert Levels.