Cardiac interventional radiology (IVR) can cause radiation injury to the staff who administer it as well as to patients. The staff who work on the IVR, including physicians, radiology technologists and nurses may not have sufficient knowledge of radiation safety and should receive appropriate radiation safety training. This course provides discussion relative to the current controversies associated with radiation exposure, as well as the importance of the ALARA principle. The course will discuss the top 10 radiation dose reduction techniques, especially in CT and fluoroscopic procedures. 

Samaritan Physicians: Successful completion of this activity will qualify Samaritan physicians for annual policy discounts. Upon completion, please print your certificate and submit to Samaritan for consideration.