Training activity information
Details
Critically appraise the radiation protection advice provided by the department to patients and those caring for them
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
- Advice to patients
- Patient centred care and support
- Practical and regulatory advice to other healthcare professionals involved in care inside and outside the organisation
- Considerations for comforters and carers under IRMER
- Adapting communication for the audience
- Appropriate communication of radiation risks
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. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Interpret, apply and audit adherence to the Ionising Radiations Regulations (IRR) 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. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Explain appropriate radiation safety requirements and precautions to healthcare professionals, patients and their carers and comforters. |