Fluoroscopy

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (WFUBMC) requires credentialing for all medical doctors who use fluoroscopy unless they are Board Certificated in Radiology or Radiation Oncology. EH&S Radiation Safety runs the required credentialing program which instructs physicians and researchers on how to use fluoroscopy safely. In 1999, the Chief of Professional Services implemented this requirement based on a recommendation from the Medical Radiation Safety Committee. The program addresses the following:

1. operation of medical x-ray equipment, including operation,
2. patient positioning,
3. minimization of use of radiation,
4. use of shielding devices,
5. personnel radiation monitoring devices, and
6. control factors that optimize image quality while reducing radiation levels.

The credentialing program is self-instructional and includes a multiple-choice examination (passing grade is >80). Once you are credentialed through this program there is no re-credentialing or refresher training required. WFUBMC does NOT accept a transfer of previous fluoroscopy credentialing from other institutions. Please e-mail Amy Nelson in Environmental Health & Safety or call 716-6084 to obtain the credentialing material and then schedule a time to take the proctored examination.