According to The Joint Commission as of January 1, 2019, five (5) new Joint Commission elements of performance (EPs) focused on fluoroscopy will become effective. The new and revised fluoroscopy requirements were developed based on risks identified by diagnostic imaging experts and accredited ambulatory care and hospital customers.
The new requirements are applicable to accredited to:
- Ambulatory care (AHC) organizations
- Office-based surgery (OBS) practices
- Hospital organizations that provide fluoroscopy services to their patients
Faculty: Louis Wagner Ph.D., DABR, FAAPM, FACR - No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
This course is eight hours of comprehensive training specific to the new requirements for individuals operating fluoroscopy equipment. The training is five narrated video presentations. This course is designed to enhance your understanding of radiation as a valuable tool that must be managed well to protect patients and staff in today’s use of medical fluoroscopic equipment. You will learn the principles of radiation protection and the biological effects of x-ray radiation. You will improve your understanding of operation and principles of the fluoroscopic system to include exposure (air kerma) outputs, high level control options, dose reduction techniques, and procedures for recording pertinent data.
Objectives:
At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand radiation as a valuable tool that must be managed well to protect patients and staff in today's use of medical fluoroscopic equipment
- Identify the principles of radiation protection and the biological effects of x-ray radiation
- Understand the operation and principles of the fluoroscopic system, including exposure outputs, high level control options, dose reduction techniques, and procedures for recording pertinent data
Course Topics:
- Part I: What are X-Rays?
- Part II: Radiation Quantities
- Part III: Radiation Effects and Safety
- Part IV: Dose Delivery Specific to Cardiovascular Imaging
- Part V: Patient Management Specific to Cardiovascular Imaging
CME Credit
- “The Advanced Health Education Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.”
- “The Advanced Health Education Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 8 hours AMA PRA Category I™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.”