Training activity information

Details

Perform a range of commissioning tests for a radionuclide calibrator, and report the results and the acceptability or otherwise of the performance

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

  • Clinical use of equipment
  • Local quality control procedures
  • National/international guidance
  • Preparation, use and disposal of radioactive sources
  • Appropriate PPE
  • Use of associated phantoms and equipment
  • Comparison with manufacturer’s specification
  • Impact of faulty equipment on patient

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Describe the quality assurance systems routinely used for nuclear medicine equipment.

# 2 Outcome

Perform routine quality control on the complete range of nuclear medicine equipment.

# 3 Outcome

Prepare radioactive sources for use in quality control.

# 5 Outcome

Analyse the results of quality control testing.