Risk of Radiation in Radiography
Are you interested in Radiography, being an X-ray tech, but are concerned about the risk of radiation exposure? You are not alone in this fear, but we are pleased to tell you that you are at no additional risk of radiation poisoning by working with X-rays!
At CAHE we take every precaution to minimize excessive exposure to radiation. We utilize the concepts of “ALARA,” which stands for “As Low As Reasonably Achievable,” which focuses on Time, Distance, and Shielding to curtail radiation exposure. Additionally, all students and staff who have any chance of radiation exposure are equipped with a dosimeter device that monitors radiation for them while at clinical sites.