Medical Technology Management Institute
Phone: 1-800-765-MTMI (6864)
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Radiation Safety for the Technologist I
2 Hours ARRT Category A Credit
Debra Kendall, M.Ed., RT(R)(CV)(QM)(CT)
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About this webinar
All forms of ioizing radiation have sufficient energy to ionize atoms that may
weaken molecules within cells and lead to tissue damage. When ionizing
radiation is not properly understood and controlled, it can be potentially
hazardous to the health of our patients and health care workers. This webinar
covers radiation exposure and monitoring with emphasis on measurment and protection,
facilitating your understanding of radiation safety. At the conclusion, you
can apply your prudent knowledge to providing life saving preventative and
diagnostic exams at the lowest possible dose.
MTMI reccommends your participation in the webinar, Radiation Protection for the Technologist II. This
webinar continues by covering biological aspects of radiation with the emphasis on minimizing
patient exposure.
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Educational Objectives
At the completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between the following units:
- Roentgen
- Rad (Grey)
- REM seivert
- Explain the value of using the time distance and shielding triad.
- Discuss the source of radiation dose and legal limits where relevant.
- Define the types of protective devices available and their legal minimum equivalents.
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Webinar
Session Dates
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Who Should Attend
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This seminar is for radiologic technologists
interested in learning about radiation safety, while fulfilling their state CE requirement.
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About the Instructor
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Debra Kendall, M.Ed, RT(R)(CV)(QM)(CT)
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Debra is the program director for both El Centro College's
Radiologic Sciences and Computed Tomography programs. She holds a Masters
Degree in Education with a specialty in Instructional Technology from Texas
Technical University in Lubbock Texas. She has 30+ years experience in
education, diagnostic radiology and computed tomography. Debra has been
teaching cross-sectional anatomy for many years.
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Course Credit
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This webinar provides a total of 2 hours of Category A credit for radiologic technologists recognized by
the ARRT and various licensure states.
A certificate of
attendance will be provided for each individual upon
completion of the webinar.
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Session Schedule for Webinar
Webinar Session
Oct 5, 2010
7pm Eastern
6pm Central
5pm Mountain
4pm Pacific
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Radiation Exposure and Monitoring
- Units of Measurement
- absorbed dose (rad)
- dose equivalent (rem)
- exposure
- Dosimeters
- types
- proper use
- ALARA and dose equivalent limits
- evaluation and maintenance of personnel
- Sources of Radiation Exposure
- pirmary x-ray beam
- secondary radiation - scatter and leakage
- patient as source
- Basic Methods of Protection
- time
- distance
- shielding
- Protective Devices
- types
- attenuation properties
- minimum lead equivalent (NCRP #102)
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Registration
All prices are in US dollars
The tuition for this webinar is $29 (MTMI members $26.00) per person when
registration is received 4 or more days prior to webinar.
The tuition is $33 (MTMI members $30) per person when registration is
received 3 or less days prior to webinar
Your email address will be used to send your confirmation of registration and
logon information to the webinar.
Refunds will be available only to registered participants that do not login to
any of the scheduled Webinar sessions. Attendees must be logged on for entire webinar to receive credit.
MTMI reserves the right to cancel any scheduled webinar due to low advance
registration or other reasons. MTMI’s liability is limited to a refund of any
program tuition paid.
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How to Register
By phone call: 1-800-765-6864
By Mail, Fax or Online:
Complete the form on this page then click the Continue button.
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