OVERVIEW

Radiation Dose Reduction Strategies for CT for Physicians (Online) is organized by Advanced Health Education Center (AHEC).

Expiration Date: Jan 31, 2022

Target Audience:
Physicians

Accreditation:
The Advanced Health Education Center designates this education activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course Topics:
• Goals of the Alliance for Radiation Safety and the Image Gently Campaign
• Radiation dose reduction strategies that can be implemented
• Case studies as they relate to radiation-induced injury
• The risk associated with increased cancer incidence related to CT scanners
• ALARA concepts in regards to head CT of pediatric patients

Course Objectives:
At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
• Understand the goals of the Alliance for Radiation Safety and the Image Gently Campaign
• Identify strategies to reduce radiation dose in CT imaging
• Discuss different case studies as they relate to radiation-induced injuries
• Identify how increased cancer incidences are related to CT scanners
• Understand pediatric CT imaging

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.