Od-038210 MSH Radiation Safety Training FY25
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Type
On Demand
Credit
Yes
Description
This course offers Continuing Professional Education credits. To claim the credits, the evaluation ... show more
This course offers Continuing Professional Education credits. To claim the credits, the evaluation must be completed prior to June 30, 2025. Once your evaluation is complete, log on to https://medstar.cloud-cme.com and toggle to your Transcript to find the credits.
This is the annual radiation safety training which to explore the physics of radiation generation and production, the effects radiation can have on the body, the methods used for detecting radiation and quantifying the hazards of radiation, and what are job-specific techniques a person can implement to reduce radiation exposure to self and others
show lessObjectives
- Demonstrate how to identify the presence of radiation and quantify the hazard.
- Described the biological effects of radiation.
- Identify the methods for which radiation is produced
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team involved in the use of radiation generating equipment and radioactive materials.
- Implement job specific techniques to reduce radiation exposure to patient and self.
- Integrate a team-based approach in diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology services.
Fees
Free
Activity Director
Matthew Williams
Organization
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital