X-Ray Safety
Learning objectives
- Describe how X-rays are produced
- Identify the categories and representative types of x-ray producing devices
- State the role of state and/or local departmental involvement in radiation-producing device regulation
Course overview
When working with X-Ray technology in a laboratory setting, safety is a paramount concern. When properly used, X-Rays are considered relatively safe. However, when X-Rays are used without the proper safety precautions they have the potential to cause serious injury and illness related to over exposure; cancer, extreme low blood pressure, and cardiac arrest, are commonly attributed negative health consequences.
Because X-Rays are dangerous when handled improperly, it is imperative and that students & faculty alike receive safety training for awareness and prevention.
The goal of this course is to ensure the safe use of X-Rays in campus laboratory settings.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 15 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 3545
English, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Thai, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese
- X-Ray Basics
- X-Ray Risks
- X-Ray Safety