NCKSAP: Radiation Safety, 2nd Edition - American Society of Nuclear Cardiology

NCKSAP: Radiation Safety, 2nd Edition

Course Overview

This is a self-assessment CME activity in online format consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions. Each question includes an answer rationale and references for further studying. This module will be updated every 3 years. It is designed for practitioners who are performing nuclear imaging studies and want to increase their competence for certification, recertification or general practice improvement.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for nuclear cardiology physicians.

Learner Objectives

Upon completion of this module, learner will be able to:

• Better understand the principles of prevention and mitigation of unintended radiation exposure in the nuclear cardiology setting.
• Understand the basic regulations which apply to radiation safety in the nuclear cardiology laboratory setting
• Better understand how to keep radiation dose to patients and personnel as low as reasonably achievable in the nuclear cardiology setting

Overall Goal

The overall goal of this activity is to provide a comprehensive review of nuclear cardiology imaging procedures and best practices and increase physicians’ competence and performance in their ability to improve cardiovascular disease outcomes.

Continuing Education Term of Approval

Release Date: September 4, 2018
Expiration Date: June 30, 2022

Summary


Availability:	Retired


Cost:	Physician & Scientist: $125.00 International Emerging Markets: $55.00 International Physician & Scientist: $125.00 Trainee: $55.00 Non-Physician (Member): $55.00 Physician (Non-Member): $199.00 Non-Physician (Non-Member): $199.00


Credit Offered:	No Credit Offered