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Learn fluoroscopic radiation safety with this narrated and animated video course.  The faculty is World renowned medical physicists.  There are two versions of the training course included in the institutional package.  The "G" version is for general medical uses of fluoroscopic equipment.  The "C" verision covers the same material plus additional information specific to cardiovascular fluoroscopic procedures.  You will be provided all the materials and post tests for each section on a flash drive or CD.  CME or CNE credit is not included.  However, individuals who wish to acquire AMA PRA Category 1™ CME or CNE credit can purchase and complete the post test online at the following links,

Physicians:

General version (GI and other fluoroscopic uses) link to the 85 question post test: https://store.aheconline.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=4276

Cardiology version (Cardiovascular fluoroscopic uses) link to the 85 question post test: https://store.aheconline.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=4275

Nurses:

General version (GI and other fluoroscopic uses) link to the 85 question post test: https://store.aheconline.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=4277

Cardiology version (Cardiovascular fluoroscopic uses) link to the 85 question post test: https://store.aheconline.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=4278

This course is eight hours of comprehensive training specific to the new requirements for individuals operating fluoroscopy equipment. The training is five narrated video presentations. This course is designed to enhance your understanding of radiation as a valuable tool that must be managed well to protect patients and staff in today’s use of medical fluoroscopic equipment. You will learn the principles of radiation protection and the biological effects of x-ray radiation. You will improve your understanding of operation and principles of the fluoroscopic system to include exposure (air kerma) outputs, high level control options, dose reduction techniques, and procedures for recording pertinent data.

Objectives:

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand radiation as a valuable tool that must be managed well to protect patients and staff in today's use of medical fluoroscopic equipment
• Identify the principles of radiation protection and the biological effects of x-ray radiation
• Understand the operation and principles of the fluoroscopic system, including exposure outputs, high level control options, dose reduction techniques, and procedures for recording pertinent data

General Version Course Topics

• Part 1: Radiation Effects-Early History
• Part 2: Radiation Effects-Recent Past
• Part 3: Understanding X-Rays
• Part 4: Radiation Quantities
• Part 5: Mobile and GI Fluoroscopes

Cardiovascular Version Course Topics

• Part 1: What are X-Rays?
• Part 2: Radiation Quantities
• Part 3: Radiation Effects and Safety
• Part 4: Dose Delivery Specific to Cardiovascular Imaging
• Part 5: Patient Management Specific to Cardiovascular Imaging

Minimum system requirements for online and video based home study:

• Windows XP or higher
• Macintosh
• One gigabyte (GB) of RAM
• Adobe Flash Player [If you don't currently have Adobe Flash Player or if you are using an older version then click HERE]