Fluoroscopy Safety Protocols- How Much Radiation is Safe?: Part 5
| Price | $19.95 |
| Credit | 1 ASRT Category A |
Overview
About this On Demand
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 importance of communicating risks with patients.
Agenda:
How much Radiation is Safe?
Avoiding Deterministic Thresholds
- Severity depends on Dose
Stochastic Risk from Low Level Radiation
- Not does dependent
Risks to Embryo/fetus in Utero
- Radiation Risks
- Stages of Gestation
Background Radiation & Everyday Risks
- Cosmic
- Terrestrial
Communicating Risk to Patients & Colleagues
- Compare to Everyday Background Radiation
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Recall the skin erythema threshold
- Express the annual background radiation
- Define the latency period for leukemia and solid tumors
- Discuss absolute vs. relative risk models
- Differentiate stochastic response curves for high and low rate radiation
How it Works:
- Your On Demand CE activity that you purchased will be located in your “My Account” section once you log into the MTMI Website.
- You have three attempts to pass each quiz.
- You must earn a score of 75 % or higher.
- Credit is recorded the day you submit and pass the quiz and is determined using Central time.
- You have 30 days to complete and pass the quiz.
- Once passed, access your MTMI “My Account” to print your “Certificate of Completion.”
Faculty
Name
Joseph Mahoney, DABR
Credits
ASRT Category A
This program provides 1 hour(s) of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists approved by ASRT and recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. Category A credit is also recognized for CE credit in Canada. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.