NCKSAP: Radiation Safety, 3rd 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:

Recognize the NRC requirements for radiation safety
Describe how to maintain radiation measuring equipment
Review radiation exposure levels for patients and occupational workers
Discuss radiation emergency scenarios and appropriate response

Overall Goal

The overall goal of this activity is to provide a comprehensive review of radiation safety to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure to patients.

Statement of Need

Radiation exposure for patients and imaging professionals is a prominent safety issue of national concern. Most American laboratories are doing MPI imaging studies in ways that expose patients to substantial radiation. Only about 14% of US facilities met the quality benchmark of exposing patients to a median of no more than 9 mSv for the procedure as recommended by clinical guidelines compared to 32.6% of facilities in other countries.

Continuing Education Term of Approval

Release Date: October 26, 2022
Expiration Date: October 25, 2025

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand
	Expires on Oct 26, 2025


Cost:	Physician & Scientist: $135.00 International Emerging Markets: $55.00 International Physician & Scientist: $135.00 Trainee: $55.00 Non-Physician (Member): $55.00 Physician (Non-Member): $225.00 Non-Physician (Non-Member): $225.00


Credit Offered:	10 CME Credits 10 MOC Points 10 COP Credits