Adult and Pediatric Radiation Protection

24 Category A Credits

Course Description

Radiation protection is the responsibility and obligation of the entire medical team, especially regarding pediatric imaging. This course includes guidance that provides an approach to ensure that there is a balance between utilizing the benefits from medical uses of ionizing radiation and minimizing the risk of radiation effects on patients, workers, and members of the public. Chapters include CT, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, and radiation therapy for adult and pediatric patients.

Course Acceptance List

• Accepted for the ARRT®: X-ray, CT, MRI, Mammography, NM, QM, Densitometry, Radiation Therapy, Cardiac/Vascular IR, Ultrasound (For US only 8 hours would apply, other 16 hours must be US specific.)
• NMTCB – Accepted for CNMT
• CCI – Accepted (Certificate level – 16 CE credits are accepted; Registry level – 6 CE credits are accepted)
• California – Accepted, Also includes 4 fluoroscopy credits
• Florida – Not Accepted
• Texas – Accepted- Direct
• All Other States – Accepted

Course Expires 12/31/2025