[ RadSafe ] One Day CME Course: Radiological Science in the Context of Radiological Terrorism

[Salmen Loksen]

COURSE ANNOUNSEMENT

 

One Day CME Course: 

 

"Radiological Science in the Context of Radiological Terrorism" 

 

Date:                           June 15, 2007

Course Director:       Eric J. Hall

Location:                    Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion

1st Floor Auditorium 

Columbia University Medical Center

Cost:                           Free, prior registration required

 

Program Description:

This course is designed to educate health care providers and others who may
be called upon to respond to a radiological emergency, particularly in the
context of current radiological terrorism issues. The curriculum is aimed at
a wide variety of interested individuals, from Physicians to Fire Fighters.

 

At the end of the course, participants will understand:

  - The nature of ionizing radiation

  - How radiation is damaging to people

  - How we know what we know about radiation risks

  - Potential "dirty bomb" and other radiological terrorism scenarios

  - Emergency preparedness for a radiological incident

 

Accreditation:

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University is accredited
by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

(ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians. The College of
Physicians and Surgeons designates this educational activity for a maximum
of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsT. Physicians should only claim credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This
program has been planned and produced in accordance with the Essential Areas
and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME).

 

The American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) and The American Academy
of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accept AMA/PRA category 1 credit from
organizations accredited by the AACME. The American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC) accepts AMA/PRA category 1 credit toward recertification
requirements.

 

For detailed information and registration please go to:
http://cmcr.columbia.edu/cme/

 

Please feel free to distribute this message to all interested parties.

 

Salmen Loksen, CHP, DABR
Director, Radiation Safety Office
Columbia University Medical Center

New York Presbyterian Hospital

New York State Psychiatric Institute
722 West 168th Street
New York, N.Y. 10032-3795

 

e-mail: sl528 at columbia.edu <BLOCKED::mailto:sl528 at columbia.edu>    Phone:
212-305-0303  Fax: 212-305-0318
http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/radsafety/
<BLOCKED::http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/radsafety/> 

 

 

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