Objectives:
Define ionizing radiation.
Discuss the production of ionizing radiation.
Identify the goals of radiation protection.
Define patient education.
Evaluate the radiologic technologists’ role in patient education as related to the standards set by various agencies.
Determine challenges in communication and patient education.
Summarize radiation safety program requirements.
Identify regulatory organizations.
Review regulations and required records.
Define employee relations, engagement, and motivation.
Discuss employee engagement activities.
Identify basic employee motivation principles and approaches.