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  • Approval: This course is approved by ASRT - an approved continuing education provider of ARRT.
  • Release Date: 5/17/2023
  • Expiration Date: 6/1/2026
  • Credit Hours: 2.5 Credits
  • Course Description and objectives:

    Course Description
    Being able to employ radiation protection techniques begins with comprehending the basic principles of radiation physics. Understanding how electrons are produced and the process of photon creation from electron interactions at the anode target are the first steps. Although the X-ray beam characteristics change as the energy varies, the properties of X-ray photons are consistent with other forms of electromagnetic radiation. Photons leave the port window and travel towards the patient where they will interact with the atoms that make up a patient’s anatomy. These interactions depend on the energy delivered. The result of the interaction will affect patient radiation dose and the resulting radiographic image. The biological effects of radiation exposure can cause short-term or long-term effects. As a result, radiologic technologists must understand how to reduce the potential for these effects to occur through technical factors, patient positioning, and equipment dose reduction options and protection strategies. In addition to protecting patients, personnel should also protect themselves from scatter radiation by following the 3 cardinal rules of radiation protection: time, distance, and shielding.

    Learning Objectives
    After completing this  course, the participant should be able to:

    • EXPLAIN how X-rays are produced inside an X-ray tube.
    • IDENTIFY the 2 target interactions that create X-ray photons.
    • SUMMARIZE X-ray beam characteristics and properties.
    • COMPARE the various types of photon interactions with matter and how they affect the image and radiation dose.
    • INTERPRET the SI units of measurement in radiology.
    • SUMMARIZE the characteristics that cause cell radiosensitivity.
    • OUTLINE the short-term and long-term somatic effects of radiation.
    • EXPLAIN ways to minimize patient and personnel radiation exposure.

    Categories: Radiology, X-ray/Radiography/Fluoroscopy, Radiation Safety/Protection

  • CE Information:

    In order to receive CE credit, you must first complete the activity content. When completed, go to the "Take CE Test!" link to access the post-test.

    Submit the completed answers to determine if you have passed the post-test assessment. You must answer 18 out of 24 questions correctly to receive the CE credit. You will have no more than 3 attempts to successfully complete the post-test.

    Participants successfully completing the activity content and passing the post-test will receive 2.5 ARRT Category A credits.

    Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists for ARRT Category A credit.

    Approved by the state of Florida for ARRT Category A credit.

    Texas direct credit.

    This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities such as Internet courses, home study programs, or directed readings to be repeated for CE credit in the same biennium.

  • Structured Education Credit Valuations:

    CategoryContent AreaCredits
    Bone DensitometryPatient Care0.25
    Cardiac InterventionalImage Production0.5
    Computed TomographySafety1.25
    Nuclear MedicineSafety2.25
    Radiation TherapySafety2.25
    RadiographySafety2.5
    Radiologist AssistantSafety2.5
    Vascular InterventionalImage Production0.5

  • CQR Credit Valuations:

    CategorySubcategoryCredits
    Bone DensitometryPatient Bone Health, Care, and Radiation Principles0.25
    Cardiac InterventionalImage Acquisition and Equipment0.5
    Computed TomographyRadiation Safety and Dose1.25
    Nuclear MedicineRadiation Physics, Radiobiology, and Regulations2.25
    Radiation TherapyRadiation Physics and Radiobiology 1.75
    Radiation TherapyRadiation Protection, Equipment Operation, and Quality Assurance0.5
    RadiographyRadiation Physics and Radiobiology 2
    RadiographyRadiation Protection0.5
    Radiologist AssistantPatient Safety, Radiation Protection and Equipment Operation2.5
    Vascular InterventionalImage Acquisition and Equipment0.5

  • California Credit Categories Valuations:

    CategoryCredits
    Digital2.5


Safety in Radiography: Radiation Physics, Radiobiology, and Radiation Protection

Stacy Kopso, MEd, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT)®*

*Program Director and Radiology Instructor, Cambridge College of Healthcare and Technology, Delray Beach, FL.

Address correspondence to: Stacy Kopso, MEd, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT)®*. E-mail: kopsostacy@gmail.com.

Disclosure statement: The author reports having no significant financial or advisory relationships with corporate organizations related to this activity.

ABSTRACT

Being able to employ radiation protection techniques begins with comprehending the basic principles of radiation physics. Understanding how electrons are produced and the process of photon creation from electron interactions at the anode target are the first steps. Although the X-ray beam characteristics change as the energy varies, the properties of X-ray photons are consistent with other forms of electromagnetic radiation. Photons leave the port window and travel towards the patient where they will interact with the atoms that make up a patient’s anatomy. These interactions depend on the energy delivered. The result of the interaction will affect patient radiation dose and the resulting radiographic image. The biological effects of radiation exposure can cause short-term or long-term effects. As a result, radiologic technologists must understand how to reduce the potential for these effects to occur through technical factors, patient positioning, and equipment dose reduction options and protection strategies. In addition to protecting patients, personnel should also protect themselves from scatter radiation by following the 3 cardinal rules of radiation protection: time, distance, and shielding.

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