Basic X-Ray Safety Training
This course provides an overview of X-ray radiation safety, including radiation dose and biological effects, technical factors, image quality, dose optimization, and the application of ALARA principles to protect patients and staff.
This course offers 2.00 Hours of ASRT-Approved Credits.
Course Format: This course consists of Lecture Slides, 2 Lectures, and 1 Quiz. Once you have completed the Lecture and Quiz, you will be able to print your Certificate of Completion.
Course Duration: 2.00 hours
Course Objectives: After this course, you will be able to:
• Understand radiation dose and biological effects of radiation
• Describe X-Ray technical factors such as kV, mAs, time, etc.
• Understand the ALARA philosophy and how to protect yourself and your patients
• Understand factors influencing image quality and radiation dose
Grading: Quizzes are graded automatically immediately after submission. You will be given 3 attempts to successfully pass the quiz. A passing score is 75%.
Some tips for completing this course:
• Download and review the lecture slides before watching the lectures.
• Follow along with slides during the lectures.
• Ask questions and have fun!
Contact Information: Questions about the course or course material can be directed to us here.
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