Radon Exposure and Health Risks Update
The US EPA estimates that 21,000 radon-related deaths occur annually in the United States. In Massachusetts, radon, a colorless, odorless, tasteless and radioactive gas, is the second leading cause of lung cancer. It is important to understand that health risks can be reduced with testing and radon mitigation. This online CME course focuses on how healthcare providers can play an integral role in providing education and directing their patients to available resources.
Faculty
Stefanie Santora, RMP
Senior Radon Technologist, Healthy Homes
Bureau of Climate & Environmental Health
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Stefanie Santora has served as a Radon Professional for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health for 20 years. As an Environmental Analyst, she is currently the Senior Radon Technologist for the Bureau’s Healthy Homes Radon Program. She is a member of the Indoor Environments Association and certified by their National Radon Proficiency Program as a Radon Measurement Professional.
Intended Audience
Primary care physicians and other allied health professionals
Course Objectives
- Describe the link between radon exposure and lung cancer risk
- Educate patients on radon risks and mitigation
- Explain elevated risk of lung cancer due to smoking status combined with radon exposure
- Direct patients to available resources
Accreditation and Credit Information
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Massachusetts Medical Society and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity meets the criteria for the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for risk management study.
National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistant
(NCCPA)
Physician Assistants may claim a maximum of 0.50 Category 1 credit for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Exam/Assessment: A score of 70% or higher is required to receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Course Fees
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Physician Member: Free
MMS Resident/Student Member: Free
Non-Member Physician: Free
Non-Members Resident/Student: Free
Allied Health Professional/Other: Free
Activity Term
Original Release Date: January 7, 2022
Review Date (s): January 7, 2025
Termination Date: January 7, 2028
Format and Estimated Time to Complete: Video recording and resources (30 minutes)
System Requirements
Desktops/Laptops
Windows 10
Mac OSX 10.6 higher
Most modern browsers including
IE 11+
Firefox 18.0+
Chrome latest version
Safari 12+
Mobile/Tablet
iOS devices beginning with OS version 10 or higher (includes, iPhone, iPad and iTouch devices)
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