About this Program

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

How it Works:

  • The 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.”
  • This video expires 1 year after purchase date.

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this program, participants will:

  • 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

Program Faculty

Meet your presenter(s)

Joseph Mahoney

DABR

Credits

Accredited training programs

ASRT Category A Credit Information

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.