X-Ray Production and Safety
The X-Ray Production and Safety course is intended to equip learners with an understanding of the units of radiation measurement, x-ray production, radiation protection, and radiation detection devices, radiation interactions with matter, and an overview of radiation biology.
Topics include: Air KERMA and exposure, different dose measurements, Cardinal Rule (ALARA), shielding, ionization chambers, radiation detectors (TLD, OSL) and thresholds, half-value layer, filtration, collimation, x-ray production and x-ray interactions, radiation effects (stochastic & deterministic, embryonic & fetal), and radiosensitivity measurement.
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Course Details
Category: Radiography
Duration: 3 hours 39 minutes
Format: Video-based online course
What you'll learn
Describe the types of radiation.
Discuss photon interactions with matter.
Explain variations in cell radiosensitivity and response.
List the units and measures used to evaluate radiation exposure.
Discuss the agencies and regulations involved in radiation safety.
Describe the proper use of personnel monitoring.
Identify radiation protection tools and methods.
Identify personnel and patient radiation protection techniques.
Who is this course for
Radiography students of all levels
Limited Radiography (LMRT) students of all levels
Radiography students preparing for the ARRT® Radiography Registry Exam
Other Imaging students or professionals in need of a refresher
Healthcare extenders such as PAs and ARNP
Radiology Residents
Medical students
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- Earn structured education credits (SE)
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