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Course Outline

Introduction
Units of Radiation Intensity
      Roentgen / Air Kerma
      Rad / Gray
      Rem / Sievert
ALARA
      Principles
      The Principle of Time
      The Principle of Distance
      Inverse Square Law
      Inverse Square Law Continued
      The Principle of Shielding
      Shielding Continued
      Shielding Type and Amount
      Shielding Type and Amount Continued
Proper Radiation Protection
      Personnel
      Patient
Radiation Generating Equipment
      C-arm
      Mobile Unit
Conclusion
References


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