Purpose
The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to increase their knowledge of the AORN Guidelines for Radiation Safety.
Overview
This is a four-hour in-service on how to implement the AORN Guideline for Radiation Safety.
Outcomes
- Identify topics that should be addressed in policies and procedures as part of a radiation safety program.
- Identify the principles to observe to keep radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.
- Describe measures for minimizing patients’ and health care providers’ exposure to radiation.
- Discuss proper care of protective devices.
Contact Hours
After presenting this in-service attendee may earn 4.0 contact hours by registering and completing the course evaluation.
