Managing CT Patient Dose

Managing CT Patient Dose

Credits
  • 1.5 ASRT Category A

Overview

About this On Demand

In the past several years, significant advances in the technology of Computed Tomography (CT) have driven an expansion in the clinical applications and an increase in the number of CT scans performed. Opportunities for CT technologists have grown, however most technologists lack the training necessary to understand the scope and breath of radiation risks in our current CT environments and their role in controlling radiation exposure to their patients. The competent CT technologist must have the most current information in order to provide quality patient care. 

Agenda:

CT Patient Dose: A Growing Concern

  • Increased utilization of CT in medical imaging
  • Regulations
    • Personnel
    • equipment


Medical Radiation Exposure Risks and Effects

  • Perceptions of Risks
  • Statistical risks for CT induced cancer
  • Risk variations according to age and gender
  • Direct and Indirect Effects
  • Organ Radiosensitivity


Measurement and Reporting

  • Common units and terms for radiation dose
  • Dose uniformity and scatter radiation
  • Reporting standards and regulations


The Technologists Role

  • Understanding how individual technical factors affect dose
  • The image quality / dose trade-off
  • Pediatric dose considerations
  • Shielding
  • Communication with your imaging team

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

  • discuss the growing concern of radiation dose with today’s CT utilization;
  • summarize the regulations that apply to personnel and equipment;
  • identify dose measurement and reporting relevant to CT scanning;
  • recognize the risks and effects of CT scanning
  • make decisions within a tech’s role in dose management regarding

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

Kristi Weber, BS, RT(R)(M)(CT)(MR)

Kristi is an enthusiastic, creative and passionate educator, mentor and advisor who believes all technologists should aspire to be a strong link in the chain of patient care. She has been working in medical imaging for more than 22 years with experience in outpatient, inpatient and mobile healthcare environments, as a technologist, a leader, and an educator. Kristi’s wide variety of experience contributes to this seminar in ways that you are sure to find useful and enjoyable.

Credits

ASRT Category A

ASRT

This program provides 1.5 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.