Training activity: 6

Details

Review the importance of legislation and radiation protection relevant to Nuclear Medicine and reflect on how this guides practice

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 the impact this has on practice
• Safety of staff and the public:
  • IRR
  • Local rules and designated areas
  • Radiation risk assessments
  • Use of PPE
  • Staff dosimetry
  • Contamination monitoring
• Safety of patients:
  • IRMER procedures
  • Patient dose
  • Role of the MPE
  • ARSAC guidance
• Accounting for radioactive material:
  • EPR
  • Holding and disposal of sealed and unsealed sources
  • Record keeping

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Explore the contribution of Nuclear Medicine to patient care.
# 3	Outcome Describe the working practices of Nuclear Medicine.
# 5	Outcome Review the effect of legislation in Nuclear Medicine.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the practice of Nuclear Medicine with other specialties.