Every medical facility requires a Radiation Safety Officer. The requirements are written in pertinent regulations and standards. However, the regulatory requirements vary widely across the country. Therefore, a needs based approach should be taken to customize the role of the RSO for the needs of your facility. The RSO role has evolved significantly over the years and is much more broad and involved than in the past. The individuals who used to fill the role in the past are now more reluctant to take on the expanded role especially in addition to other clinical duties which are also growing. There are also projected shortages of certain professions. A turnkey approach takes into account the size and activity of the institutions Radiation usage and customizes a solution based on effectiveness and needs rather than regulation.
Learning Objectives:
To upgrade knowledge in Radiation Safety Requirements
To offer solutions to current and future RSO issues
To present career objectives to interested parties