Medical preparedness and response to radiological emergency cases

This course aims to develop knowledge and skills related to preparedness and response to radiological emergencies, including radiation risk assessment, application of preventive measures, and coordination of efforts to ensure an effective response to radiological incident emergencies, accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties with 4 hours of medical education credit under accreditation number ACA-20240004372. The course topics include: radiation sources and their uses, radiological emergency cases, history of radiological incidents, emergency response planning, activating the hospital emergency plan, personal protective and monitoring devices, radiation scanning procedures, monitoring and removing radioactive contamination, biological effects of radiation, assessment and calculation of radiation doses, steps and procedures necessary to restore the facility to normal operation. Wednesday 2024-10-16 Course duration: 4 hours Location: Interactive online Target groups: Students, Laboratory, Biomedical Technology, Medical Devices, Radiological Technology - Medical Imaging Informatics, Radiological Technology, Radiological Technology - Radiation Dosimetrist, Radiological Technology - Radiation Protection, Radiological Technology - Ultrasound, Radiological Technology - Magnetic Resonance Technology, Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine, Medical Physics - Radiation Protection, Medical Physics - Radiotherapy, Medical Physics - Medical Nuclear Physics, Medical Physics, Forensic Technician, Medical Oncology, Emergency Medicine, Medical Genetics, Radiation Oncology, Diagnostic Radiology, Public Health, Pediatric Oncology, Nursing, Emergency Care Nursing, Disaster and Emergency Nursing, Health Administration - Risk Management, Occupational Safety and Health, Patient Care