Patient Safety in Radiologic Imaging

REL-ACU-0-RAD06

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Online Course

2020-05-01

2023-03-31

Compare radiation doses for various diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures.; Describe the stochastic and deterministic effects of radiation exposure.; Discuss three strategies radiology professionals can use to reduce patient exposure to radiation and monitor levels of exposure.; Identify the three principles of radiation protection.

Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Background
Literature Review
Review
Summary
Section 3: Ionizing Radiation
Dose Ranges
Imaging Modalities
X-ray
Computed Tomography (CT)
Fluoroscopy
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Interventional Procedures
Review
Summary
Section 4: Risks of Radiation Exposure
Deterministic and Stochastic Effects
Epidemiological Evidence of Stochastic Risks
Overuse of Imaging Tests and Stochastic Risk
Review
Summary
Section 5: Mitigation Strategies
Best Practices: Reduce Exposure
Implementing the ALARA Principle
Recommendations from The Joint Commission
Recommendations from the ACR
Patient Education
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor(s)
Resources
References
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The target audience for this course is: Radiologic Technologists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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