We're evolving to better serve your learning needs.

The Education Center is now fully virtual, bringing you high-quality education with greater flexibility and easier access from anywhere. Explore our current virtual courses and stay tuned for new learning opportunities coming soon.

Explore now

Course Overview

Prepare for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) B Reader Certification Examination with our focused three-day course. Designed specifically for practicing physicians, this program offers in-depth lectures on the imaging features of pneumoconiosis and the International Labor Organization (ILO) classification system for chest radiographs.

Experience hands-on practice with a rich selection of chest radiographs under the guidance of expert faculty, who will provide direct supervision and personalized assistance. On the final day, participants can sit for the NIOSH B Reader Certification Examination, streamlining the path to certification. This course is ideal for physicians aiming to become NIOSH-certified B Readers or for current B Readers looking to enhance their skills. A valid U.S. medical license is required for the examination. Enroll today to advance your career in occupational radiology. Learn more about the NIOSH B-Reader Program.

 

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the radiographic findings of pneumoconiosis including small and large lung opacities and pleural disease.
  • Use the ILO system to classify chest radiographs for pneumoconiosis.
  • Recognize digital radiography artifacts and their impact on radiograph interpretation.
  • State medicolegal and regulatory components of the B reading program.
  • Possess knowledge to sit for the NIOSH B Reader Certification Examination.

 

Access Course Materials

If you have registered for an upcoming NIOSH B Reader Training and Examination course or completed a course, you can access the course materials.

Access now

Loading component...

Loading component...

Loading component...

Loading component...