Training activity information
Details
Draft or critically appraise contingency plans for a spill of radioactive material and loss or theft of a source
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
- Legislative requirements for contingency plans
- Equipment required for the contingency plan
- Roles and responsibilities of staff who may be involved in the plan and training requirements
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Develop procedures for the safe management and control 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. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Develop contingency plans for accidents involving radioactive materials, and train others in how to implement them. |