Introduction
Radiation exposure is a subject that carries a lot of extra philosophical baggage. You will examine both sides of the radiation exposure controversy and obtain useful information that you can use in your clinical applications. You will review the history of radiation protection. Learn how current events such as the Chernobyl accident and the long term ARRT survey of 143,000 radiologic technologistís occupational exposures and health will affect radiation protection in the future. Rediscover your role and responsibility when administering radiation to the population.