Speaker(s): 

Haley Majot, DO, Geisinger Radiology Residency - has nothing to disclose

Karen Brown, MHP, CHP, DABR, FAAPM, Diagnostic Imaging Physicist, Penn State College of Medicine- has nothing to disclose

Learning objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

1. Radiation Biology
   • Classification of Biological Effects
   • Skin Injury Thresholds
   • Estimates of Cancer Risk
   • Dose Response Models
2. Radiation Protection
   • Background vs Medical Radiation
   • Persons at Risk
   • Dosimetry for Occupational Workers vs Patients
   • Protection from External Radiation Exposure (Shielding, etc.)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of William J Triffo, MD, PhD and Kayleigh Taylor, MD have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None