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Radiology – Integrated Training Initiative (R-ITI) | Paediatrics | The Effects of Radiation on Children and Dose Reduction
Speciality
Medical Doctors
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
30 to 40 minutes
Subject matter expert
elearning for healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity
The Effects of Radiation on Children and Dose Reduction
Session Overview
Description
This session provides a basic understanding of radiation risks and the various mechanisms that enable us to reduce radiation exposure to children.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Describe the radiation risks to the fetus and child
- Explain how to limit the radiation dose received by children during radiological investigations
Prerequisites
Before commencing this session you should:
- Have a basic understanding of radiation terminology, the effects of radiation including deterministic (non-stochastic) as well as stochastic (chance), and the principles of dose reduction
- Remember that deterministic effects in children are extremely rare; our attention is focused on stochastic effects, principally the chance of developing cancer
- Complete the following sessions in Module 8a Physics:
- Biological Effects of Radiation Exposure on the Embryo, Fetus and Infant (300-0678)
- Fundamentals of Dosimetry (300-0680)
Title
Radiology – Integrated Training Initiative (R-ITI) | Paediatrics | The Effects of Radiation on Children and Dose Reduction
Speciality
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Child and family health, Child health/paediatrics/immunisation, Children and young peoples health, Paediatric
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
30 to 40 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Reference
R-ITI (eIntegrity) Module 5 Paediatrics, R-ITI 5 Paediatrics, 5_001 The Effects of Radiation on Children and Dose Reduction
Price:
$19.00
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