Training activity information
Details
Carry out an assessment of the environmental impact from releases of radioactive material from the hospital into the environment
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- The wider environmental impact of any radioactive disposals
- Identification of critical groups who may be exposed and the different exposure pathways
- Calculation methodology and assessment tools
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 |
Outcome
Perform radiological impact assessments from disposals of radioactive substances. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Assess exposure risk to radioactive materials of critical groups of staff, patients and others in the environment and make recommendations for restriction of exposure. |