Training activity information
Details
Create or update radiation safety training materials for a group of staff
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
- Ionising or non ionising radiation applications
- Governance framework within an organisation
- Training requirements for staff and duty holders
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- Consider the specific group of staff the training materials are for and their existing knowledge levels.
- What are the key radiation safety messages that the training needs to convey?
- What are the specific radiation risks relevant to the target audience?
- What are the relevant local rules, procedures, and legislation that need to be included?
- What are the current training materials (if any) and what are their strengths and weaknesses?
- What are the learning objectives for the training?
- What format(s) would be most effective for the training materials (e.g., presentations, leaflets, online modules)?
- How will this activity improve your ability to communicate complex radiation safety information effectively?
- What skills in instructional design and materials development will you gain?
- Will you develop a better understanding of the different learning needs of various staff groups?
- Discuss the target audience, learning objectives, and desired format of the training materials with your training officer.
- Review relevant legislation, local rules, and risk assessments.
- Research best practices in radiation safety training and communication.
- Outline the key topics and messages to be included in the materials.
- Do you feel confident in your ability to create effective training materials?
- Are you concerned about ensuring the information is accurate, accessible, and engaging for the target audience?
In action
- Pay attention to your approach to creating or updating the training materials.
- What specific topic(s) are you focusing on? Why have you chosen this content?
- How are you structuring the information? What format(s) are you using (e.g., slides, handouts)?
- What decisions are you making about the level of detail, the language used, and the inclusion of specific examples or scenarios?
- What aspects of developing training materials feel more natural based on your communication skills, and what requires more deliberate effort to ensure clarity and accuracy of the radiation safety information?
- How effective is your current design in conveying the intended learning outcomes?
- Are you ensuring the information is accessible and engaging for the target audience?
- What challenges are you facing in creating or updating the materials? Are you finding it difficult to simplify complex information or to identify the most relevant content?
- What insights are you gaining into the process of educating others about radiation safety as you develop these materials? Are you considering different learning styles?
- How does this activity connect to your understanding of the importance of training in fostering a strong radiation safety culture and ensuring compliance?
- If you are unsure about the best way to present certain information, are there examples of existing training materials or colleagues you could consult for ideas and feedback during the development process?
- What support or guidance might you need in the moment if you are struggling with the technical aspects of creating the materials or ensuring the accuracy of the content?
- Are you keeping the training objectives and the needs of the target audience in mind as you develop the materials?
On action
- What was the intended audience for the training materials?
- What specific radiation safety topics did you cover or update?
- What format did you choose for the training materials (e.g., presentation, handout, online module)? Why?
- What sources of information did you use to create or update the materials?
- What feedback did you receive (if any) on the draft or final materials?
- What are the key principles of good practice in creating effective radiation safety training materials?
- How do you tailor training content to the specific needs and levels of understanding of different staff groups?
- How can training materials contribute to a good radiation safety culture?
- How do these materials reflect the principles of good governance in radiation safety management and compliance with legislation?
- How will this experience influence your approach to developing educational resources in the future?
- What did you learn about communicating complex information in an accessible way?
- How will you evaluate the effectiveness of future training materials you create?
Beyond action
- Have you looked back at the radiation safety training materials you created or updated?
- Have they been used, and if so, what feedback was received?
- Have you had opportunities to deliver training using these or other materials since completing this training activity?
- Has your understanding of effective training methods evolved since you undertook this activity?
- Has the process of creating or updating training materials improved your own understanding of the radiation safety topics covered?
- Has this training activity enhanced your ability to communicate complex radiation safety information in a clear and accessible way?
- Has it made you more aware of the different learning needs of staff and how to tailor training accordingly?
- Will the skills you developed in creating and potentially delivering training materials be valuable in future educational or leadership roles?
- How might your understanding of training needs assessment and material development contribute to improving radiation safety culture within the organisation?
- Will this experience assist you in explaining radiation safety issues and risks to a range of persons in the future?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Apply the principles of good governance to radiation safety management. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Identify components of a good radiation safety culture. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Formulate advice on compliance with aspects of legislation. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Explain radiation safety issues and risks to a range of persons including the patient or their representative and staff from a variety of disciplines. |