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Basic Considerations of
Radiation Safety and Barrier Protection
Ansell Healthcare Products LLC has an ongoing commitment to the development of quality
hand barrier products and services for the healthcare industry. This self-study
Clinical Reference Manual: Basic Considerations of Radiation Safety and Barrier Protection
is one in a series of educational services provided by Ansell.
At the conclusion of this module, the participant should be able to:
- Discuss radiology.
- Explain the history of medical diagnostic imaging.
- Describe the biological effects of x-rays.
- Explain safety principles for using x-rays.
- Differentiate between the three categories of radiation used in medicine.
- Discuss regulations related to radiation exposure.
- Discuss the monitoring of radiation exposure.
The information contained in this self-study guidebook is intended for use by healthcare
professionals who are responsible for or involved in the following activities related
to x-ray safety, especially fluoroscopically performed procedures:
- Educating healthcare personnel on radiation health hazards.
- Decision-making responsibilities for radiation safety.
- Working with or around live fluoroscopy or any radiation equipment.
This educational activity is accredited by the Association of periOperative Registered
Nurses (AORN), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Commission on Accreditation. The AORN designates this educational activity for a
maximum of 1.2 contact hours.
To receive contact hours for this program through Ansell Healthcare Educational
Services, please review the following instructions:
- Read the information in each section carefully with the Program Objectives as your
focus.
- At the conclusion of the exercise, please login (if you have a UserID and Password),
or register by completing the
CE Application Form
- Complete the Post-Test and Program Evaluation segments, and submit for processing
and awarding of CE certification.
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AN 85% PASSING SCORE IS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION.
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Allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing and issuance of certificate. Any learner who does
not successfully complete the post-test will be notified and given an opportunity
to resubmit for certification.
This activity expires on July, 2008.
To order additional copies or for more information about our educational programs
on hand barrier-related topics, please contact Ansell Healthcare Educational Services
at 1-800-952-9916 ext. 7277 in the USA or visit our online educational services
at www.ansellhealthcare.com.
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