Training activity information

Details

Review a patient dose audit with reference to the established Local Diagnostic Reference Levels (LDRLs), and reflect on how this guides practice

Type

Observational training activity (OTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.

Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.

Considerations

  • Consider the legislative requirements behind patient dose audits
  • Consider the practicalities of carrying out patient dose audits and the tools that are available
  • Review how and by whom national and local diagnostic reference levels are set

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Explore the contribution of Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology to the care of patients and staff.

# 3 Outcome

Describe the working practices of Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology.

# 5 Outcome

Review the effect of legislation in Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology.

# 6 Outcome

Compare and contrast the practice of Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology with other specialties.