Training activity information

Details

Investigate a radiation incident involving staff, estimate the radiation dose and make recommendations for future practice

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

  • Available information to make a reasonable dose estimate for staff dose
  • Uncertainties involved in such dose estimation
  • Determining the cause of the incident

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 3 Outcome

Perform and interpret measurements of radiation, draw conclusions on adequacy of control measures and advise on further action.

# 4 Outcome

Calculate estimated radiation doses, evaluating the limitations and uncertainties of the approach.

# 5 Outcome

Investigate radiation overexposure and incidents and make recommendations for remedial actions and further reporting.