Radiation safety focuses on protecting patients, technologists, and the public from unnecessary exposure. Students learn about time, distance, and shielding, as well as dose limits, protective equipment, scatter control, and safe operation of imaging equipment. Understanding radiation safety ensures compliance with national regulations and promotes responsible clinical practice.
To build a strong foundation, begin with Radiographic Physics to understand how radiation interacts with matter. Review Radiographic Principles to learn how technique selection affects dose. Study Patient Care to understand how communication and preparation reduce exposure and improve safety.
Summary: Radiation safety protects patients and staff by minimizing exposure. Strengthen your understanding by reviewing physics, applying technique concepts, and learning patient protection strategies.
Radiation regulation and compliance.
Federal safety standards for imaging equipment.
Public health and radiation exposure information.
Workplace radiation safety guidelines.
International radiation protection guidelines.
Radiation safety standards and accreditation.
Radiation physics and dose management reports.
Adult dose reduction and safety practices.
Pediatric radiation protection resources.
Radiation safety news and updates.
Time, distance, shielding, and optimization.
Regulatory definition and safety expectations.
Dose limits, occupational exposure, and monitoring.
Adult dose optimization strategies.
Pediatric dose reduction and safety.
Patient shielding, collimation, and technique.
Occupational exposure and PPE requirements.
Annual dose limits and monitoring rules.
Barrier design and scatter protection.
Dosimeters and exposure tracking.
Radiation badges and dose reports.
Occupational and patient dose monitoring.
Fluoro dose limits and safe operation.
International fluoroscopy protection guidelines.
Fluoro dose monitoring and QC.
CT dose optimization and protocols.
CT accreditation dose requirements.
CT dose measurement and reduction.
MRI zones, screening, and safety rules.
Magnet safety and system operation.
Regulatory MRI safety guidelines.
Nuclear medicine radiation protection.
Radioisotope handling and regulations.
International NM safety guidelines.
Pediatric dose reduction and safety campaigns.
Pediatric anatomy and dose considerations.