The University of Iowa

X-ray Safety Program

X-rays are a form of ionizing radiation used commonly in medicine and research. Exposure to x-rays can be hazardous to staff working near them, as well as to patients, if they are not used properly. EHS provides x-ray safety training for a variety of x-ray equipment. In addition, EHS surveys all medical and research x-ray equipment annually to ensure that it is operating according to applicable State and federal regulations. EHS also performs evaluations of x-ray use areas to ensure that sufficient shielding is provided to maintain radiation at safe levels.

Contact Information and areas of expertise can be found on the Contact Us page.

Documents

    Training

    • X-ray Safety, General - W011RD
      • EHS training required initially and annually for any staff that has received a deep dose of 100mrem or greater during the calendar year.
      • Audience: Operators of diagnostic X-ray machines.
         
    • X-ray Safety, Anesthesia Staff - W543RD
      • EHS training required initially for any staff that has received a deep dose of 100mrem or greater during the calendar year.
      • Audience: UIHC Anesthesia staff who participate in x-ray fluoroscopy procedures. This includes anesthesiologists, CRNAs, residents, etc. present during fluoroscopy.
         
    • X-ray Safety, Fluoroscopy Practitioners - W523RD
      • EHS training required initially for Advanced Practice Providers who operate or direct the operation of fluoroscopic equipment.
      • Audience: Advanced Practice Providers (physicians, physician assistants and advanced nurse practitioners) who operate or direct the operation of fluoroscopic x-ray equipment.
         
    • X-ray Safety, Fluoroscopy Staff - W495RD
      • EHS training required initially for any staff who use fluoroscopy and annually for individuals who received a radiation dose of 100mrem or more during the preceding calendar year.
      • Audience: UIHC staff who participate in x-ray fluoroscopy procedures. This includes, nurses, medical technologists, medical assistants, anesthesiologists, etc. present during fluoroscopy.
         
    • X-ray Safety, Limited - W111RD
        • EHS training is required initially and annually (for any staff that has received a deep dose of 100 mrem or greater during the previous calendar year).
        • Audience: This training is specific to Community Medical Service Clinic staff and certain research users of diagnostic x-rays.

      For further training and registration information, go to EHS Safety Training.

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