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New Joint Commission Fluoro Requirements

ASRT Approved for 4 Category A CEUS

Meets 2019 Requirements Effective January 1, 2019, the Joint Commission will require any Tech who uses fluoroscopy equipment to participate in annual fluoro Training. We have everything you need in our Basic Radiation Safety Fluoroscopy Review Course (click link for more info) which meets the Joint Commission, ASRT/ARRT and State Requirements for continuing education.

Topics Covered:
Discussion on the need to minimize unnecessary radiation exposure of patients. Why patients are suffering from radiation induced skin injuries and what can be done to manage the risks & reduce patient exposure. Understanding the objectives behind Image Wisely & Image Gently campaigns.

Radiation safety for adults and pediatric
Fluoroscopic Procedures that have high doses to patients
Skin Injuries in Fluoroscopy
Adverse Risks
Why Are Injuries Occurring
Radiation Safety
Image Gently/Image Wisely
Fluoroscopy Equipment Components
Making Improvements in Radiation Safety

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