Radiation Biology XII: Low Dose Radiation

Course overview

UAN: 0018-0000-19-306-H04-P & T RELEASE: 12/20/2019 EXPIRE: 12/20/2019 CREDITS: 1.25 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Review the topics that have been published in the series of BEIR reports 2. Explain the concept of dose risk relationships 3. Focus on concepts that continue the use of the Linear No-Threshold Model 4. Consider the risk calculations for doses within populations 5. List the goals of radiation protection 6. Discuss the developing concepts of the Bystander Effect and Radiation Hormesis 7. Explain how radiation exposure relates to loss of life expectancy NOTE: An annual subscription for Purdue's nuclear pharmacy re-certification program provides access to both the continuing education component of the program and the "Radiopharmacy Portal" a reference resource for practitioners. Subscriptions to the continuing educational offerings, which have been accredited through ACPE and BPS, can be purchased for an annual fee of $195 for nuclear pharmacists and $95 for nuclear pharmacy technicians.