Fluoroscopic Radiation Safety Training-Cardiology Institutional Version (Post Test ONLY)
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8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Faculty
OVERVIEW
Fluoroscopic Radiation Safety Training-Cardiology Institutional Version (Post Test ONLY) is organized by Advanced Health Education Center (AHEC).
Expiration Date: 08-31-2030
Description:
This is the POST TEST ONLY for the institutional version of the "Fluoroscopic Radiation Safety Training" course. If you have the Fluoroscopic Radiation Safety Training course and wish to obtain physicians credit (8 Hours AMA PRA Category 1™) for the Cardiovascular version, then this is the test for you. Once you have completed the five post tests for each section of the course, you will be able to print your certificate. This post test may be used for one individual only.
Summary:
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
Cardiovascular Version Course Topics:
- Part 1: What are X-Rays?
- Part 2: Radiation Quantities
- Part 3: Radiation Effects and Safety
- Part 4: Dose Delivery Specific to Cardiovascular Imaging
- Part 5: Patient Management Specific to Cardiovascular Imaging
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
"The Advanced Health Education Center, Ltd. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.”
“The Advanced Health Education Center, Ltd. designates this educational activity for maximum of 8 hours AMA PRA Category 1™. Physicians should claim commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.”
All Home study approvals have an expiration date. Some of our home studies are approved for one year others for two years. Whether a home study is renewed at the end of its expiration date is determined by the materials content and relevancy. AHEC recommends if you plan to purchase a home study to complete at a later date that you contact us to confirm the expiration date.
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianCardiologistsRadiologistsSPECIALITIES
RadiologyCardiology
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