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CT Safety: Dose Reduction & Image Optimization (4 Category A CE Credits)

American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
Course Approval End Date 07/01/19

Florida Department of Health, Board of Radiation Control (FLDOH-BRC)
Course Approval End Date 01/31/20
Category: Technical

California Radiologic Health Branch
Accepted: Yes
Digital: No
Fluoroscopy: No

Texas Medical Board
Direct Credit

**Please call our office for course renewal status**

Course Description

This course offers the experienced and novice technologist a review and introduction to the factors affecting radiation dose in computed tomography (CT) examinations: dose reduction methods and optimization of image quality. Chapter 1 provides information about the evolution of CT equipment design and dose reduction initiatives and the impact they have on radiation dose reduction and improvements in image quality. Chapter 2 focuses on information regarding radiation dose and biologic risks associated with exposure to ionizing radiation during CT examinations that can be used to educate referring physicians, patients, caregivers, and the public about radiation exposure in CT examinations. Chapter 3 covers dose reduction techniques such as automatic exposure control, tube current modulation, automatic voltage selection, and iterative reconstruction, and examination specific dose reduction techniques in common CT examinations.

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”

—Arthur Ashe

This course is based on a printed and bound reference created by Jeana Fleitz, M.Ed., RT(R)(M). This course has a corresponding posttest containing 32 multiple choice and true/false questions.

CT Safety: Dose Reduction & Image Optimization

This course has been coded by the ARRT for the following:

All X-Ray Lady Courses may be used for structured education or CQR requirements. Please note that structured education requires 16 hours with at least one hour in each category of the content specifications. It is your responsibility to determine if a course will apply towards your specific needs. Coding information on all courses can be found here.