Radiation Safety Training Certification Course with Candi Stafford

Course Description

As of January 1, 2011, the State of California has mandated that all veterinary hospital workers receive radiation safety training. Additionally, all clinics are now required to keep safety and technique training records of all staff for Veterinary Medical Board inspection review. We are pleased to offer the first ever online training module for all California veterinary professionals to understand and fulfill these two requirements.

Taught by nationally recognized RVT, Candi Stafford, our Radiation Safety and Techniques Course includes two training videos on radiation safety and animal positioning in addition to Ms. Stafford's Animal Positioning in Veterinary Radiology downloadable manual. Each participant must complete a quiz after viewing the videos in order to receive two (2) continuing education credits and a certificate of completion. This course is a great option for those who prefer to fulfill the new state requirements through the convenience of their work or home computer and/or do not want to pay travel fees.

To take the course, follow these simple steps:

1. If you haven't already done so, create an AAVR username and password. (You cannot be added to the course without an AAVR username and password.)
2. Purchase the course by clicking on the button at the top right, which will take you to a secure PayPal interface.
3. You will be notified by email once you've been added to the course within two business days.
4. Log in to view the videos and take the quiz.
5. Once you have passed the quiz, we will email you a certificate of completion within two business days.
6. Please Contact Us if you have any questions. (858) 634-5430

Course Topics

Maximum permissible dose
ALARA
Time-distance shielding
Proper radiographic positioning
Radiographic positioning aides
Radiation safety examination (fulfills State of California requirements)

Value Added

Two (2) Continuing Education credits
Record keeping of course certification
Copy of "Animal Positioning in Veterinary Radiology" manual by Ms. Candi Stafford

Candi Stafford Bio

Candi Stafford, RVT received her BS in Animal Science from Fresno State in 1974. In 1977, she began her veterinary career in private practice and became a licensed RVT by 1979. Candi accepted a role at the UC Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine in 1986. She spent two years focusing on ICU and Small Animal Medicine before making the transition to SA Radiology. In 2010, Candi retired from her position at UC Davis, only to begin a new career as a Digital Applications Specialist for VetRay by Sedecal USA. Her family has 3 children, 5 grandchildren, 8 four-legged cat children, 4 four-legged dog children, and 1 bird.