Fluoroscopy Radiation Safety — Initial Training (Group B)
Initial fluoroscopy radiation safety training for Group B operators of Class 2 procedures (NCRP Commentary No. 33): eight modules, module quizzes, final exam and a didactic certificate; hands-on sign-off by your facility.
Course Description
Initial fluoroscopy radiation safety training for physicians and other operators who perform or supervise Class 2 fluoroscopically guided procedures (and Class 3) — Training Group B under NCRP Commentary No. 33. Eight video modules (modules 1–7 each followed by a short quiz), then a final exam and a certificate for the didactic portion. Your facility provides the course manual and facility insert, and the machine-specific hands-on session and sign-off. This online course and its certificate cover the didactic portion.
Learning Objectives
- Define Group B scope using NCRP Commentary No. 33 risk classes and training groups
- Distinguish air kerma, kerma-area product and effective dose, and explain radiation risk to patients
- Explain how fluoroscope geometry, collimation, pulse rate and acquisition modes affect patient dose and image quality
- Apply time, distance, shielding and protective equipment to reduce staff exposure, and use dosimeters correctly
- Adapt technique for pediatric and pregnant patients and declared-pregnant workers
- Recognize when a Class 2 case is drifting toward higher dose and escalate under facility workflow
Course Modules
Training Video
Narrated video training
Duration: about 235 minutes
Post-Test
Unlocks after the full video is watched; 80% to pass, 3 attempts
Certificate of Completion
Issued on passing the post-test
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$360 per seat. Buy for yourself or your whole team; each learner gets their own login.
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