General Radiation Safety for Nuclear Medicine
Volume 8
Length 28:00
In this story the viewer is introduced to Kevin who has just shown up to his first day at work in a nuclear medicine department. His new supervisor immediately begins questioning poor Kevin on his knowledge of radiation safety. Their ensuing dialogue ranges across a wide variety of subjects, including: a discussion of the units used to measure radiation (both the old units and the new SI units); ALARA, time, distance and shielding; how to protect yourself while giving injections; how to safely handle and store radioactive materials (including radioactive gasses); what to do if radioactive materials are spilled; how to handle radioactive patients; types of detectors used in nuclear medicine departments; surveys that need to be conducted; personnel monitoring devices; and finally, tips on practices one can employ to maintain a safe working environment.
In addition to the video, DTC Video has provided a series of materials one can use with the tape either to create a whole course or just to record the fact that employees indeed saw the tape. These materials include: suggestions on how to present the video most effectively; a set of objectives to be learned; an exam to test the retention of knowledge; a variety of answer keys, answer sheets and sign-up sheets, and a certificate to show the viewer has successfully completed the in-service. DTC Video has also included reference materials that are helpful in maintaining a safety program. These references include: a discussion on who is responsible for radiation safety; a list of agreement states; a form you can use to record important phone numbers; as well as selected sections of the code of federal regulations, 10 CFR Parts 20 and 35 which cover the federal laws dealing with radiation safety and the use of radioactive material in medicine.
After viewing this video one will have a good understanding of the basic practices to follow to maintain a high level of radiation safety in the nuclear medicine department. For more information about this video, or any other video in the library, please do not hesitate to call us at 1-800-753-4DTC.
