Esco Buff will host an online webinar “Understanding Radiation Protection and Safety” on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Buff will be the clinician.

The webinar will be a Zoom meeting PowerPoint presentation that will begin at 8 p.m. EDT and be approximately 2 hours with questions throughout. The outline is as follows:

Introduction.

Radiation Protection in Radiology for the Farrier. 

What is Radiation and Ionizing Radiation? 

Radiation Dose and Exposure Averages and Limits.

Radiation Dose and Exposure – What are the health effects caused by radiation?

The ALARA Principle – As Low As Reasonably Achievable.

Radiation Protection Equipment.

Federal and State regulations for safe use. 

Conclusion.

The audience will need to download the free Zoom app in order to participate in the event. Then email Buff at esco@escobuff.com to get the meeting code and obtain AAPF CE credits.