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Fetal and Gonadal Shielding … What Do Front-line Radiation Technologists Think? [14:00-14:25]
Marcia Smoke, Professor -McMaster University
Safoora Fahim, MRT(R),Radiographer, Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (B.M.R.Sc) Graduate,McMaster University

• Understand the evidence for stopping the use of fetal and gonadal shielding.
  
• Recognize current front-line radiation technologist’s perspectives on the removal of fetal and gonadal shielding.
• Reflect on technologists’ point of views on future shielding practice.

This session will be 25 minutes (20 minute presentation with 5 minutes of Q&A)

Success and Struggles, Implementing a Lead Shielding Policy in a Pediatric Hospital [14:25-14:50]
Barry Smith, MRI Technologist -Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

The goal of this talk is to encourage frank discussion on the struggles facing MRTs when implementing lead shielding policy specifically, and departmental policy in general.

Objectives:

• Review the legislation relevant to lead shielding.
• Discuss the evolution of shielding practice.
• Discuss the importance of consistent messaging during the practice of medical imaging.
• Highlight the critical role MRTs must have in shaping their practice through education, engagement and participation in departmental and hospital initiatives.

This session will be 25 minutes (20 minute presentation with 5 minutes of Q&A)

Approved for 1 Category A Credit