The Use of Lead Protection in Radiography

The objective of this continuing education course is to review and evaluate the use of lead shielding in protecting staff in plain film, mobile radiography and fluoroscopy, while also exploring the evolution of occupational doses and perceptions of lead protection.

Approvals & Acceptance

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  AHRA Approved, Category A

  Accepted by the ARRT^® toward your CE requirement
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  NMTCB Accepted

  Counts for NMTCB credential holders
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  California

  Accepted for CRTs, XTs, Supervisors and Operators
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  Florida

  Approved for Technical Category A for Florida technologists
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  Texas: Directly Related

  Counts toward the directly related hours Texas MRTs need (at least 12 of 24)
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  We Report for You: Florida, Texas, Kansas and New Hampshire

  Completions are reported in the first week of each month for the previous month: Florida directly to the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control; Texas, Kansas and New Hampshire to CE Broker. Your state license number must be entered in your dashboard for us to report your credits.
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  All other states

  Accepted

Applicable Disciplines

Learning Objectives

• 1Review the use of lead shielding for staff protection in plain film, mobile radiography, and fluoroscopy
• 2Evaluate the effectiveness of lead protection in various imaging environments
• 3Describe the evolution of occupational radiation doses over time
• 4Analyze changing perceptions of lead protection in modern radiographic practice

Course Outline

• •Lead Shielding in Plain Film Radiography
• •Lead Protection in Mobile Radiography
• •Lead Shielding in Fluoroscopy
• •Evolution of Occupational Radiation Doses
• •Perceptions of Lead Protection Over Time
• •Current Standards and Best Practices