You'll gain practical skills and knowledge that will set you apart in the field. Delve into this radiation safety program and develop an understanding of radiation and radioactivity. Explore the various types of ionizing radiation and their units, equipping yourself with the tools to accurately assess occupational exposure limits.
Understand ALARA and its significance and learn how to implement it effectively in your practice. Radiologic technologists play a critical role in patient care, and this course empowers you to excel in your responsibilities. Dive into the biological effects of radiation and comprehend the different types of ionizing radiation. Explore common operator errors that can lead to increased patient exposure and learn strategies to prevent them.
This course satisfys the 4 hours of Radiation Safety Requirement to perform Bone Density Exams.
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Course Objectives
Upon conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss the mission of a radiation safety program.
2. Define radiation and radioactivity.
3. List the types of ionizing radiation and their units.
4. Describe occupational exposure limits.
5. Define ALARA.
6. Understand the use of dosimetry badges and radiation detection instruments.
7. Describe the workers responsibility in radiation safety.
8. Describe the duties of the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
9. Discuss the biological effects of radiation.
10. Describe ionizing radiation and the types.
11. Discuss Operator errors leading to increased patient exposure.
12. Describe DEXA Equipment and operation for radiation safety.
Category | Hours | Revision Year(s) |
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Bone Densitometry > Patient Care > Patient Bone Health, Care, and Radiation Principles | 3.0 | 2016, 2022 |
Cardiac Interventional Radiology > Image Production > Image Acquisition and Equipment | .50 | 2017, 2023 |
CT > Safety > Radiation Safety and Dose | .50 | 2017, 2022 |
Nuclear Medicine > Safety > Radiation Physics, Radiobiology, and Regulations | 2.0 | 2017, 2022 |
Radiology > Safety > Radiation Physics and Radiobiology | 1.0 | 2017, 2022 |
Radiology > Safety > Radiation Protection | 1.0 | 2017, 2022 |
Radiology Assistant > Safety > Patient Safety, Radiation Protection, and Equipment Operation | 2.0 | 2018, 2023 |
Therapy > Safety > Radiation Physics and Radiobiology | 1.0 | 2022 |
Therapy > Safety > Radiation Physics, Equipment, and Quality Assurance | 1.0 | 2017 |
Therapy > Safety > Radiation Protection | 1.0 | 2017 |
Therapy > Safety > Radiation Protection, Equipment Operation and Quality Assurance | 1.0 | 2022 |
Vascular Interventional Radiology > Image Production > Image Acquisition and Equipment | .50 | 2017, 2023 |