In this microlearning course, you will learn the essential radiation measurement concepts and units used in medical imaging. This microlearning introduces SI units, radiation dose concepts, effective dose, and the most commonly used units across radiography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. You will gain practical knowledge needed to interpret radiation measurements and communicate effectively in clinical imaging environments.
Content Areas (Codes):
The following Content Areas will be printed on the certificate for this course:
- Education
- Physics and Basic Science
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the purpose of SI units and common measurement prefixes.
- Differentiate among absorbed dose, equivalent dose, and effective dose.
- Identify key radiation-related units used in medical imaging.
- Perform basic dose and effective dose calculations.
- Recognize commonly used units across CT, MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine.
This non-CME enduring material is estimated to take 15 minutes to complete.
Start Date: 11/4/2026
Online Expiration Date: 11/3/2029
Faculty:
- Jeanne G. Hill, MD
- E. Russell Ritenour, PhD
This revised educational activity contains contributions from the following original faculty: Donald Frey, PhD; Marques L. Bradshaw, MD; Karen L. Brown, MPH, CHP; Jeanne G. Hill, MD.
Planners:
- Edwin F. Donnelly, MD, PhD
- Jian-Xiong Wang, PhD
Price:
Non-Member Rate: $0.00
Member Rate: $0.00
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