By the end of this program, the viewer should be able to: 

• Discuss the historical aspects of patient safety initiatives.
• Identify several organizations that drive patient safety initiatives. 
• Describe Piaget’s stages of cognitive development. 
• Indicate how knowledge of cognitive development can assist the radiographer/radiologist in obtaining  medical imaging examinations quickly and safely. 
• Identify several measures for each stage of childhood development that opens communication between  the patient, parent, and caregiver. 
• Describe a procedure to access the National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs). 
• Identify several key aspects of the NPSGs as they relate to pediatric patient safety.

COURSE LENGTH:  1 Hour
ACCREDITATION TYPE:  ASRT - Category A+
CREDIT HOURS:  1

The target audience is radiologic technologists. Other technologists and medical personnel may also benefit from viewing this program.