Course:
Computed Tomography
Module:
CT02: Radiation Risk
Module Description:
Audience: All medical professionals interested in learning about CT.
Prerequisites: Suggested CT01 CT X-ray Principles
This audio-visual/webcast presentation provided by Philips Medical Systems Clinical Education Department provides an overview of radiation risk assessment, ionization, radioactivity, and radiation protection concepts. This course describes the factors that influence public perception of radiation exposure and develops a basic protocol for patient education. This presentation is given by Wilbur Reddinger, M.S., R.T.,(R)(CT).
Learning Objectives
1. Discuss the various theories relative to radiation exposure risk assessment.
2. Describe the factors that influence public perception of radiation exposure
3. Explain ionization and radioactivity.
4. Develop a basic protocol for patient education relative to radiation exposure
5. Review radiation protection concepts.
Author:
Philips Medical Systems Clinical Education
About the author:
Philips Medical Systems Clinical Education Department provides customized training for users of Philips Medical equipment.
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