Radiation Safety Training Online Module
The goal of this module is to provide participants with the information to recognize radiation risk, and the skills and tools needed to safely and effectively minimize radiation doses and maintain both an actual and perceived safe working environment. It will discuss ionized radiation, radiometric quantities, sources of radiation, and the risks involved with the use of radiation equipment.
This course is intended for technologists, PAs, and nurses working in departments at Swedish (or in the surrounding hospitals/clinics) that use radiation therapy. Any health care professional that works with or in proximity to radiation therapy and examination stations may find this content beneficial. Swedish Medical Staff, this is NOT the module required for credentialing, please see the Fluoroscopic Radiation module.
Learning Objectives
By attending this course, the participant will provide better patient care through an increased ability to:
- Describe ionizing radiation
- Define radiometric quantities and estimating doses of exposure
- Review Occupational Radiation Dose Limits
- Recognize risks and safety behaviors for radiation equipment both for staff and patients
- Recognize the concept of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
- Explain the basic principles of radiation protection
Online Module & Training
CME credit will be granted only if you score 80% on the quiz questions throughout the module. Click the "Start Module" button below to log into the CME Portal, register for the course, and access and complete the module/quiz and evaluation.
If you are using the CME system for the first time , please view CME Account Creation instructions before you take these modules to create an account. Additionally, the online module process was updated in 2021, please view the new online module instructions if you have not taken one of our modules recently.
*Please note you will NOT receive credit or a certificate for this program if you do not continue the steps after passing the module quiz. After completing the online module/quiz, you will be directed to:
- Click on the Finish/Next button after the quiz to return to the CME Portal to claim credit
- Log-in again if prompted to complete the evaluation and record participation/claim credit
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Print your CME Certificate
Updated: January 2023
General Info
Participation
This is a self-learning module requiring the participant to review information and answer questions related to the content. A passing score of 80% on the quiz is required.
Estimated Time to Complete
Allow 30 minutes to complete the self-learning module, exam and evaluation.
System Requirements
This course may not work correctly in Internet Explorer 10 or 11. We apologize for any inconvenience. We recommend using either Google Chrome or Safari.
Important Dates
Original Release Date: November, 2017
Review Date: December 31, 2019 & 2022
End Date: December 31, 2025
Contact Information
Swedish CME: 206-386-2755 or email
Privacy & Confidentiality
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Copyright
This learning activity is the property of Swedish Medical Center.
Bibliography
Additional Information can be found at the resources below:
- Washington State Administration Code on Radiation Safety
- FDA US Radiation Emitting Products & Safety Website
- Szarmach A, Piskunowicz M, Świętoń D, et al. Radiation Safety Awareness Among Medical Staff. Polish Journal of Radiology. 2015;80:57-61. doi:10.12659/PJR.892758.
- Mojiri M, Moghimbeigi A. Awareness and attitude of radiographers towards radiation protection. Journal of Paramedical Sciences. Autumn2011.V2-4
- Yurt A, Cavusolqlu B, Gunay T. Evaluation of awareness on radiation protection and knowledge about radiological examinations in healthcare professionals who use ionized radiation at work. Mol Imaging Radionucl Ther. 2014 Jun;23(2):48-53. doi: 10.4274/mirt.00719. Epub 2014 Jun 5.
- Faggioni L, Paolicchi F, Bastiani L, Guido D, Caramella D. Awareness of radiation protection and dose levels of imaging procedures among medical students, radiography students, and radiology residents at an academic hospital: Results of a comprehensive survey. Eur J Radiol. 2017 Jan;86:135-142. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2016.10.033. Epub 2016 Oct 31.
- Paolicchi F, Miniati F, Bastiani L, Faggioni L, Ciaramella A, Creonti I, Sottocornola C, Dionisi C, Caramella D. Assessment of radiation protection awareness and knowledge about radiological examination doses among Italian radiographers. Insights Imaging. 2016 Apr;7(2):233-42. doi: 10.1007/s13244-015-0445-6. Epub 2015 Nov 23.
Planning
Planning Committee and Content Developers
2023-2025
Darryl Wells, M.D., Course Chair
John Gough, MS, CHP, DABMP, CLSO, CMLSO, RRPT; Director Diagnostic Physics & Radiation Safety
Danielle Posadas, CME Specialist Sr.
2020-2022
Darryl Wells, M.D., Course Chair
John Gough, MS, CHP, DABMP, CLSO, CMLSO, RRPT; Director Diagnostic Physics & Radiation Safety
Brian Marshall, BSN, RN
Danielle Posadas, CME Specialist Sr.
2017-2019
Darryl Wells, M.D., Course Chair
John Gough, MS
Brian Marshall, RN
Kevin Spalti, RN
Geordie Baker, CEPS
Danielle Posadas, CME Specialist Sr.
Disclosure
The planning committee members and faculty have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
CME Credit & Fees
This module is complimentary for Swedish Medical Center & Providence Health Services employees or Medical Staff. There is a Fee of $17 for all other health care providers.
Accreditation with Commendation
Swedish Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Swedish Medical Center designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure
The planning committee members and faculty have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
Commercial Support
No commercial support was used in the development of this CME activity.