“Rad Tech’s Guide to Radiation Protection”

Program Details

California Radiologic Health Approvals
Accepted: Yes
Digital: No
Fluoroscopy: 4 hours

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This course provides coverage of all the information a technician needs in order to understand radiation exposure and safety. This course includes coverage of radiation exposure sources, radiation dose factors, and important safety information for every radiography technician. Text included: “Rad Tech’s Guide to Radiation Protection” by Euclid Seeram.

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Each chapter of this textbook is separately approved by the AHRA for the following credit(s) (all chapters together total 5.25 Category A credits):

• Chapter 1 – Nature and Scope of Radiation Protection: 0.5
• Chapter 2 – Diagnostic X-Rays: Essential Physical Factors: 0.5
• Chapter 3 – Radiation Quantities and Units: 0.5
• Chapter 4 – Basic Radiobiology: 0.75
• Chapter 5 – Current Standards for Radiation Protection: 0.5
• Chapter 6 – Dose Factors in Digital Radiography: 0.5
• Chapter 7 – Dose Factors in Fluoroscopy: 0.5
• Chapter 8 – Factors Affecting Dose in Computed Tomography: 0.5
• Chapter 9 – Dose Management Regulations and Optimization: 0.75
• Chapter 10 – Pregnancy: Essential Radiation Protection Considerations: 0.25

To purchase a post-test for individual chapters, please call us at 1-800-966-0452.

Meets ALL ARRT Category A and state continuing education requirements. AHRA approved.