This program will provide a history of early fluoroscopes, and the basic principles of fluoroscopic function. The components, particularly the image intensifier, and how they convert x-rays to...Read more
This program will discuss the reasons for the development of radiation units in the documentation of radiation effects, in addition to current monitoring. Physical quantities such as air kerma will...Read more
This program will review the electromagnetic spectrum, and how x-rays relate to other forms. Direct and indirect damage to human chromosomes will be discussed, along with how free radicals can occur...Read more
This program will review the differences between deterministic and stochastic radiation effects. Specific signs and symptoms of radiation injury will be detailed, along with a discussion about the...Read more
In this program the annual radiation dose limit for occupationally-exposed personnel will be reviewed. The program will demonstrate how to calculate exposure rate based on distance from the source,...Read more
This program will review how patient size can influence, not only image quality, but also patient dose. The definition of SNR will be discussed, as well as the effect of pulse rate on image quality...Read more
This program will discuss the role of the radiation safety officer, as well as the members of and responsibilities of the Radiation Protocol Committee. The process of radiation dose reporting will be...Read more
This webinar will present content on the thyroid, head/neck, and lymph node mapping examinations. Information included in the content will be: anatomical description, physiologic principles along...Read more
Medical uses of radiation have grown very rapidly over the past two decades, and remains as the largest source of manmade ionizing radiation... Read more
The session explores the emerging trend towards breast cancer risk assessment during screening appointments and the key role mammography technologists play in identifying higher-risk patients.... Read more
FDA EQUIP is now in its sixth year, and Level 2 violations are remaining high since 2018 when FDA EQUIP Inspections citations started. Atirix®, provider of the QC-Track® paperless QCIS™, will... Read more
Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) provides planar images of the breast without over and under lying tissue thus reducing false positives and... Read more
James M. O'Brien Jr., MMSc, DABR | Katie Hulme, MS | and 2 more
Protocol and dose optimization is of great importance in computed tomography. It is central to the safe and appropriate use of CT and is now... Read more
Frank Dong, PhD | Mark Bake, DBA, MS, BS, RT(R)(CT) | and 3 more
