Training activity information
Details
Calculate the effective doses from an accidental or unintended radiopharmaceutical exposure and an accidental or unintended CT exposure. Report the findings and recommend next steps
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
- IRMER guidance
- Dose calculation (ARSAC NfG and CT conversion factors)
- Incident reporting
- Significant accidental or unintended exposures (SAUE) and clinically significant accidental or unintended exposures (CSAUE)
- Duty of candour
- Accountability
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Interpret, apply and audit adherence to the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations (IRMER) and related guidance in the Nuclear Medicine environment. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Estimate incidental, occupational and medical radiation doses to the public, healthcare professionals, patients and their carers and comforters. |