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Fluoroscopy Program

Course Description

This course prepares the student to take the State of California Department of Health Service’s Fluoroscopy Permit examination. The course covers radiation safety issues consistent with Title 17 and regulatory provisions. Included in the course topics is an overview of Anatomy and Physiology, biologic effects of radiation on human tissue, image intensification, image recording systems, radiation protection materials and procedures, personnel monitoring, quality control, equipment maintenance, registration and regulations.

ASRT Approved Category “A” Credit

This course has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT) for 40 CE Category “A” Credits and meets the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) criteria for Category “A” continuing education credit. 

Course Duration


One Week Course of 40 Contact Hours
Monday – Friday 1:00PM – 9:00 PM

Cost

$350 Kaiser Technologist, $400 Non Kaiser (includes books and supplies)

Location

Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences
938 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804

Instructor

Chris Salem, D.C., B.S.
Radiology Educator

Prerequisite

This course is open to Certified Radiologic Technologists licensed by the State of California or those individuals eligible to take the State of California examination prior to completing this course. Limited to 20 participants.

Reference Material

  • Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography,
    S. Sherer, p. Visconti, E. Ritenour, CV Mosby Company, ST. Louis 199

Fluoroscopy

Course Application

Course Information

  • This is a 40-hour, one-week course
  • Monday - Friday 1:00PM-9:00PM