Introduction to Radon:
Continuing Education Course
Lung cancer is almost totally preventable by eliminating exposure to tobacco smoke and radon. Exposure to radon, a colorless, odorless gas from the decomposition of uranium in the ground, is associated with an estimated 15,400 to 21,800 cases, or approximately 10% of lung cancer cases in the United States each year. Every year, it is estimated that approximately 1,033 Kentuckians are diagnosed with radon-induced lung cancer. This course is designed to provide an update on radon, known negative health effects of radon (mainly lung cancer) and synergistic interactions between radon and tobacco smoke, as well as describe who is affected and the best way to provide information to patients.
Activities
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in those who have never smoked and the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
Module 1 addresses radon, radon’s health effects, who is affected, and the synergistic interactions of radon and tobacco smoke.
Faculty
Activity Details
- CreditAmounts:
- CME: 0.50
- Other: 0.50
- CPHCE: 0.50
- CHES: 0.50
- KBRC: 0.50
- CNE: 0.50
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Type:
Video Webcast
- Expires: Jun 14, 2025
- Cost: Free
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in those who have never smoked and the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
Module 2 introduces the basic properties and characteristics of radon, how it enters buildings, and how radon levels vary by location.
Faculty
Activity Details
- CreditAmounts:
- CME: 0.50
- Other: 0.50
- CPHCE: 0.50
- CHES: 0.50
- KBRC: 0.50
- CNE: 0.50
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Type:
Video Webcast
- Expires: Jun 14, 2025
- Cost: Free
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in those who have never smoked and the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
Module 3 addresses radon testing, radon mitigation, radon-resistant new construction, and the role of healthcare providers.
Faculty
Activity Details
- CreditAmounts:
- CME: 0.50
- Other: 0.50
- CPHCE: 0.50
- CHES: 0.50
- KBRC: 0.50
- CNE: 0.50
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Type:
Video Webcast
- Expires: Jun 14, 2025
- Cost: Free
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in those who have never smoked and the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
Module 4 addresses past scientific debate and current consensus about the association between residential radon exposure and lung cancer, and public perceptions of radon testing and mitigation.
Faculty
Activity Details
- CreditAmounts:
- CME: 0.50
- Other: 0.50
- CPHCE: 0.50
- CHES: 0.50
- KBRC: 0.50
- CNE: 0.50
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Type:
Video Webcast
- Expires: Jun 14, 2025
- Cost: Free
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in those who have never smoked tobacco and the second leading cause of lung cancer after tobacco smoking.
Module 5 covers the need for federal and state radon control policies.
Faculty
Activity Details
- CreditAmounts:
- CME: 1.00
- Other: 1.00
- CPHCE: 1.00
- CHES: 1.00
- KBRC: 1.00
- CNE: 1.00
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Type:
Video Webcast
- Expires: Jun 14, 2025
- Cost: Free
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in those who have never smoked tobacco and the second leading cause of lung cancer after tobacco smoking.
Module 6 covers the importance of risk communication, public perceptions of radon risk, and communicating risk to encourage testing and mitigation, and communicating the synergistic risk of radon and smoking
Faculty
Activity Details
- CreditAmounts:
- CME: 0.75
- Other: 0.75
- CPHCE: 0.75
- CHES: 0.75
- KBRC: 1.00
- CNE: 0.75
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Type:
Video Webcast
- Expires: Jun 14, 2025
- Cost: Free