This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. The ARRT does not allow CE activities such as internet courses, home study programs or directed readings to be repeated for CE credit in the same or any subsequent biennium.

Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

1. Define the important terms in the module.
2. Describe the ALARA principle.
3. List the three cardinal principles of radiation protection.
4. Define effective dose equivalent (EDE) limits.
5. Describe how protective structural barriers are used to protect radiographers, and list two types of protective structural barriers.
6. Identify how distance reduces radiation exposure.
7. List the elements of effective radiation protection design for diagnostic x-ray suites.
8. Describe the various protective devices radiographers should use during fluoroscopic procedures.
9. Describe the radiation protection measures required during mobile radiographic procedures.
10. Identify protective devices available for radiographers and others who might assist a radiographer.
11. Describe the special radiation protection considerations for pregnant radiographers.
12. Describe the use of beam-limitation devices.
13. List the elements of effective quality control.

For additional information about radiation protection, visit the following sites.

The First Fifty Years of Radiation Protection— A Brief Sketch

Radiation Regulations