Od-027090 Radiation Safety Training FY2020
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Type
On Demand
Credit
No
Description
While working within a hospital there is a possibility an employee can come into contact with ... show more
While working within a hospital there is a possibility an employee can come into contact with radiation generating devices (Fluoroscopy units, X-ray systems, CT) or radioactive materials. This curriculum will:
- Identify what radiation is and how it is produced.
- The biological effects of radiation.
- How to detect and quantify the radiation.
- Safety techiques that can reduce radiation exposure.
Objectives
- To understand how to reduce radiation exposure to self and patient
Tags
Fees
Free
Activity Director
Matthew Williams
matthew.h.williams@gunet.georgetown.edu
Organization
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital