Training activity information
Details
Estimate a patient’s effective/organ dose and associated risk due to diagnostic exposures, including:
- General x-ray
- CT
- mammography
fetal dose estimate for one of the above
Type
Entrustable training activity (ETA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee repeatedly, consistently, and effectively over time, in a range of situations. This may include occasions where the trainee has not successfully achieved the outcome of the activity themselves. For example, because it was not appropriate to undertake the task in the circumstances or the trainees recognised their own limitations and sought help or advice to ensure the activity reached an appropriate conclusion.
Reflection at multiple timepoints on the trainee learning journey for this activity.
Considerations
- Tools and information available to assist in and perform calculations
- Concepts of different dose quantities
- Uncertainties and limitations involved in dose/risk quantities and estimates
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 |
Outcome
Calculate estimated radiation doses, evaluating the limitations and uncertainties of the approach. |