Course
Oregon Fluoroscopy Supervision Requirement
Contact Hours Awarded: 4
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Course Overview
Author: R.E. Hengsterman
MSN, RN
This advanced course on fluoroscopy for APRNs in Oregon offers comprehensive training on safely performing fluoroscopic procedures in line with Oregon’s regulatory including radiation safety, procedural methodologies, and emergency management.
The course aims to enhance patient and healthcare personnel safety, emphasizing the ALARA principle for minimizing radiation exposure and addresses the biological effects of radiation, protective measures, and the importance of documenting radiation dose data, ensuring adherence to state regulations and safety protocols.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Overview of Fluoroscopy
- Regulating Fluoroscopy Supervision by APRNs in Oregon
- Good Use Fluoroscopy Principles
- Eliminate Unnecessary Radiation Exposure
- Metformin Interaction
- Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
- Extravasation
- Adverse Reactions
- Allergic-Like/Hypersensitivity vs. Chemo-Toxic Reactions
- Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
- Radiation Use and Safety
- Clinical Significance
- Radiation Protection & Safety
- Biological Effects of Radiation
- Radiation and Pregnancy
- Fetal Effects
- Considerations for Pregnant Staff
- Radiation Safety in Children
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Fluoroscopy Supervision. It will take the average learner 240 minutes to complete and awards 4 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Explain the regulatory framework in Oregon governing APRNs’ roles in fluoroscopy procedures.
- Demonstrate an understanding of radiation safety principles.
- Identify and describe the use of protective measures.
- Discuss the biological effects of radiation exposure.
- Explain the transition from traditional to digital fluoroscopy technology.
- Recognize quality assurance practices advocated by professional organizations.
Target Audience
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: June 05, 2027
Course Offering: #371