Radiation Safety+ Review and Essentials

SNMMI’s new Radiation Safety+ Review and Essentials program provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of radiation safety for nuclear medicine technologists preparing to take the NMTCB’s Radiation Safety Certification Examination.

This 7.75 hour program includes topics on:

  • Radiation physics and instrumentation
  • Dosimetry
  • Mathematics
  • Security and control
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Disposal
  • Emergency procedures
  • Regulations
  • Radiation protection and ALARA
  • Radionuclide therapy best practices

Individual sessions on CT, X-ray, fluoroscopy, MRI are included, as well as topics on optimizing radiation exposure such as appropriateness criteria, Image Wisely/Image Gently, and special populations.

In addition to the 90 CE questions for the five modules, participants can take a “Mock Exam” of 100 questions in order to better prepare for the exam. Learn more about the NMTCB’s Radiation Safety Exam

Unlike the CT exam, there are no specific didactic requirements for those sitting for this exam.

Purchase the Radiation Safety+ Review and Essentials.

Program Fee: SNMMI Members: $99 | Non-Members: $249 (includes SNMMI membership)