Presenter:

Kenneth Martinucci, M.S. R.T. (R)

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

1. Describe landmark events in the discovery of man-made radiation;
2. Discuss events that occurred in the process of advanced radiologic imaging;
3. Explain the ALARA principle and how it impacts and affects radiology; and
4. Provide information about the radiologic profession as it applies to professional licensure and to New York State.

7:00 pm — Quality Assurance and Control in Radiology

Presenter:

Isaak Miroshenko, M.A., R.T. (R) (CT)

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the differences among single-phase, three-phase and high-frequency power;
2. Identify the voltage ripple associated with various high-voltage generators;
3. Discuss the importance of voltage ripple to X-ray quantity and quality;
4. Explain the operation of the high-voltage generator, filament transformer and rectifiers;
5. Define the power rating of an X-ray imaging system;
6. Discuss the interaction between projectile electrons and the X-ray tube target;
7. Identify characteristic and bremsstrahlung X-rays;
8. Describe the X-ray emission spectrum;
9. Explain how mAs, kVp, added filtration, target material and voltage ripple affect the X-ray emission spectrum;
10. Describe each of the five X-ray interactions with matter;
11. Relate short-term and long-term effects due to high and low radiation doses;
12. Differentiate between somatic and genetic radiation effects and discuss specific diseases or syndromes associated with them;
13. Discuss stochastic (probabilistic) and nonstochastic (deterministic) effects;
14. Identify effective dose limits for occupational and nonoccupational radiation exposure and the basis for occupational exposure limits;
15. Demonstrate how the operation of X-ray and ancillary equipment influences radiation safety and describe the potential consequences of equipment failure; and
16. Demonstrate how time, distance and shielding can be manipulated to keep radiation exposures to a minimum.

Presenter:

Frank Cairo R.T. (R) (MR) (CT)

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

1. Describe magnetism, magnetic fringe field and gauss line;
2. Understand the various types of magnets which include permanent, resistive and superconductive;
3. Discuss MRI terminology;
4. Review various safety categories, including implantable devices and signage;
5. Identify safety zones 1-4;
6. Understand the necessary screening processes and procedures to follow prior to entering the MRI suite;
7. Explain what to do in case of an emergency in the MRI suite;
8. Review how to prevent the spread of infection in the MRI suite;
9. Describe what is and is not allowed when entering an environmentally clean space; and
10. Discuss joint commission requirements and what to anticipate during an inspection.