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X-Ray Production and Safety

5.25 CE credits7 modules34 lessons3 hours 39 minutes of video

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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  • Stay compliant with professional requirements
  • Earn structured education credits (SE)

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