The 2021 Western Foot and Ankle Conference

The 2021 Western Foot and Ankle Conference is organized by California Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA) and will be held from Jun 24 - 27, 2021.

Meeting Preview Dates: June 19-23, 2021
Meeting Dates: June 24-27, 2021

Accreditation:
California Podiatric Medical Association is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. California Podiatric Medical Association has approved this activity for a maximum of 27 Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH).
 

Topics:
• Radiation and Images
• Image Production
• Radiation Measurement and Radiation Biology
• Radiation Protection
• Clinical Use of Fluoroscopy in Podiatric Medicine

Educational Objectives:
• Define fluoroscopy and how it is created.
• Review image intensifier components and operation.
• Discuss international radiation dose units vs. United States dose units.
• Improve radiation protection while using C-arm.
• Recognize how fluoroscopic use affects patients and staff.
• List various ways of decreasing radiation exposure during surgery.
• Talk about adverse effects of radiation exposure and dose response.
• Discuss radiation protection equipment.
• Review California laws on fluoroscopic supervisor and operator responsibilities.
• Discuss podiatry views in radiology and how to obtain optimal images while decreasing exposure.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.