Training activity information
Details
Shadow a technologist/radiographer performing clinical investigations and reflect on their role
Type
Observational training activity (OTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.
Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.
Considerations
- Reflect on their interactions and communication with patients
- Consider the:
- Imaging procedures undertaken
- Administrations of radiopharmaceutical materials
- Reason for the scan and impact on patient pathway
- Radiation protection precautions
- Working within controlled and supervised areas in compliance with IRR
- Completion of checks to comply with IRMER
- Performance of daily quality control
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Explore the contribution of Nuclear Medicine to patient care. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in Nuclear Medicine. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Describe the working practices of Nuclear Medicine. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Compare and contrast the practice of Nuclear Medicine with other specialties. |