Effective January 1, 2019, The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) required annual training to assure that each user is competent to perform fluoroscopy procedures safely. Also the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) recommends that facilities should assure that all operators of fluoroscopy systems are trained and credentialed. All practitioners must understand the operation of the fluoroscopic safety controls of the radiation units they employ. Some fluoroscopy procedures have resulted in skin burns, hair loss and even cancer. Training of practitioners who use fluoroscopic equipment is essential in preventing or minimizing these risks. This training is critical because practitioners without formal training in fluoroscopy are using this modality more frequently.

This activity is an online slide set to be read and reviewed by the learner.