About this Program

This program will provide a review of the history and discovery of x-rays. A comparison of the various types of electromagnetic radiation will be made, as well as correlation of wavelength and intensity. An observation will be made between environmental radiation, and medical radiation, exposures for those in the United States. The effect of x-rays on an atom will be covered, and the basic components of the x-ray tube will be examined. 

 

Agenda: 

What Are X-rays:

History of x-rays       

  • Roentgen
  • Clarence Dally

Properties of Ionizing Radiation

  • Photon Energy
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum

X-ray Interaction and Attenuation

X-ray Production

 

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 be able to: 

  • Recall how frequency and wavelength are related.
  • Explain the difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
  • List the components of an x-ray tube
  • Discuss what kVp and mA mean, and how they are useful.

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 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.