COURSE OVERVIEW

Petrone Associates: General Radiation Safety Training 2022

Petrone Associates: General Radiation Safety Training 2022
CE 0.5 Online Video
Course Credit Type
CE 0.5
Course Category
General
Course Format
Online Video
Course Credit
0.5
Course Cost / Access
$17.99
Program Summary

Joseph Giardina covers all topics of radiation hazards as well as direct and indirect ionization effects


Objectives:

To provide a solid foundation in the safe use of all forms of ionizing radiation in the healing arts. To update staff on the latest in radiation protection philosophy.

Outline:
  1. Introduction
  2. Potential Hazards
    • Chemical
    • Biologically
    • Electrical
    • Mechanical
  3. Worker's Rights
    • ALARA
    • Personnel Monitoring
    • Pregnant Workers (Declared)
  4. Personnel Monitors
    • Use and Interpretation
  5. Work Rules
    • Personnel Monitoring
    • Per Diem Monitoring
    • Gonadal Shielding
    • Patient Holding
    • Pregnant workers
    • Screening Exams
    • Scoliosis Shielding
  6. Radiation Emergency
    • Spills
    • Accidents
    • Terrorist Attacks
  7. Location of Pertinent Document
    • Article 175 (in NYC)
    • Film badge reports
    • MSDS Sheets
    • Responsible Parties
  8. Questions