Course Topics

  • Radiation Effects: Early History
    • Biologic Effects of X-ray Radiation
    • Dose Reduction Techniques
  • Radiation Effects of the Recent Past
    • Principles of Radiation Protection
    • Biological Effects of X-ray Radiation
    • Dose Reduction Techniques
    • Procedures for Recording Pertinent Data on Patient Dose
  • Understanding X-Rays
    • Principles of Radiation Protection
    • Biological Effects of X-ray Radiation
    • Principles of Fluoroscopic Systems
    • Operation of Fluoroscopic Systems used for Interventional Purposes
    • Dose Reduction Strategies
  • Radiation Quantities
    • Biologic Effects of X-ray Radiation
    • Principles of Fluoroscopic Systems
    • Operation of Fluoroscopic Systems Used for Interventional Purposes
    • Fluoroscopic Exposure (air kerma) Outputs
    • Dose Reduction Techniques
    • Procedures for Recording Pertinent Data
  • Fluoroscope Equipment Radiation Management
    • Limiting Radiation Exposure
    • Patient Size Affects on Radiation Delivery
    • Monitoring Radiation Exposure for Patient Managment and QC
    • Utilizing Protective Tools