What to know
This enduring activity is designed to increase knowledge and change competency of radiation-related public health practices and strategies.
Objectives
At the conclusion of the session, the participant will be able to
- Define radiation epidemiology
- Explain how correct interpretation of radiation epidemiologic studies help shape public health policy and evidence-based health practices
- List three characteristics that constitute a well-designed radiation epidemiology study using science-based explanations
- Identify one characteristic that constitutes an unreliable radiation epidemiology study using science-based explanations
- Identify one way that a radiation epidemiology study could become flawed using science-based explanations
- Describe one way that the results of a radiation epidemiology study could be misused or misrepresented using science-based explanations
- Describe one way that this educational activity will improve my contribution as a team member
Faculty/Credentials
Armin Ansari, BS, PhD, CHP, Health Physicist/Physical Scientist, Emergency Management, Radiation and Chemical Branch, Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice, National Center forEnvironmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
John D. Boice, Jr., ScD, Scientific Director, National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP), Professor, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Epidemiology
Training Information
ORIGINATION DATE: December 23, 2019
RENEWAL DATE: December 23, 2021
EXPIRATION DATE: December 23, 2023
TRAINING VIDEO: Please view the videos below.
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE: Computer Hardware; Internet connection; Browser
MATERIALS: None
TARGET AUDIENCE: Physicians, Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, Certified Health Education Specialist, Epidemiologist, Other Health Educators, Health Physicists
PREREQUISITES: none
FORMAT: This training is a Web-based/Web on Demand.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Emergency Management, Radiation and Chemical Branch, (770) 488-3800
Accreditation Statements
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Epidemiology and National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
CME: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CNE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this activity for 2.2 nursing contact hours.
CEU: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEU's for this program.
CDC, our planners, content experts, and their spouses/partners wish to disclose they have no financial interests or other relationships with the manufacturers of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services, or commercial supporters. Planners have reviewed content to ensure there is no bias.
Content will not include any discussion of the unlabeled use of a product or a product under investigational use.
CDC did not accept commercial support for this continuing education act.
Instructions for Obtaining Continuing Education (CE)
In order to receive continuing education (CE) for WD4092 - Radiation Epidemiology for Health Decision Making please visit TCEO and follow these 9 Simple Steps before 12/23/2023.
- Complete the activity
- Complete the Evaluation at www.cdc.gov/GetCE
- Pass the posttest at 70% at www.cdc.gov/GetCE