About this Program

This program will discuss the role of the radiation safety officer, as well as the members of and responsibilities of the Radiation Protocol Committee. The process of radiation dose reporting will be reviewed, and the requirements for the maintenance of these records will be covered. Equipment performance evaluations that pertain to patient safety will also be explained.

 

Agenda:

Radiation Safety Program Management

Role of the RSO

  • Responsibilities

Radiation Control Regulations

Patient Radiation Dose Recording

  • Required Documentation

Members and Responsibilities of the RPC

  • Personnel

Equipment Performance

 

How it Works:

  • Your On Demand CE activity that you purchased will be located in your “My Account” section once you log into the MTMI Website.
  • You have three attempts to pass each quiz.
  • You must earn a score of 75 % or higher.
  • Credit is recorded the day you submit and pass the quiz and is determined using Central time.
  • You have 30 days to complete and pass the quiz.
  • Once passed, access your MTMI “My Account” to print your “Certificate of Completion.”

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this program, participants will:

  • Define the roll of a radiation safety officer
  • Recall the various radiation safety regulations
  • Summarize the process for patient radiation dose recording
  • Discuss the member responsibility of the RPC
  • Document equipment performance as it relates to patient safety

Program Faculty

Meet your presenter(s)

Joseph Mahoney

DABR

Credits

Accredited training programs

ASRT Category A Credit Information

ASRT Category A

This program provides 1.5 hour(s) of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists approved by ASRT and recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. Category A credit is also recognized for CE credit in Canada. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.