Training activity information
Details
Provide training for clinical staff on the management of patients receiving a radionuclide therapy
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
- Radiation risk
- Requirements of local rules
- Systems of work for good and safe practice
- Contingency plans information and advice
- Support available for staff and patients
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- How does providing training to clinical staff contribute to your ability to explain post-therapy restrictions and apply principles of radiation safety?
- What broad guidance might be relevant here (e.g., principles of adult learning, effective communication strategies)?
- What are the specific objectives of the training session you will provide?
- What key information do the clinical staff need to know?
- Consider the specific insights you hope to gain from planning and delivering this training.
- What aspects of explaining radiation safety and post-therapy instructions do you want to understand better from the perspective of the receiving staff?
- Think about your current ability to communicate technical information to non-specialist audiences. Where do you feel your strengths and weaknesses lie?
- What skills in planning educational content, delivering information effectively, and addressing questions and concerns do you hope to develop?
- Discuss with your training officer the specific staff group you will be training, the key topics to cover, and any resources or materials you should use.
- What are the expected learning outcomes for the staff?
- Consider possible challenges you might face, such as explaining complex concepts simply, addressing potential resistance or misconceptions, or managing time effectively. How might you prepare for these challenges (e.g., preparing clear explanations, anticipating questions, rehearsing)?
- How do you feel about this type of public speaking and teaching?
- How can you ensure you deliver the training in a clear, confident, and engaging manner?
In action
- Pay attention to how you are delivering the training content.
- Why are you structuring the information in this way?
- What decisions are you making about the level of detail and the methods of explanation to use during the training session?
- What aspects of explaining the patient management procedures feel intuitive, and what requires more conscious effort to ensure clarity for the clinical staff?
- How effective do you feel you are in conveying the necessary information to the clinical staff?
- What challenges are you encountering during the training, such as addressing questions or ensuring engagement from the participants?
- What can you learn about effective communication and training delivery as you conduct this session?
- How does this training session relate to your understanding of the multi-professional team involved in patient care?
- Are there alternative ways you could explain certain procedures or address concerns raised by the staff?
- What support or feedback might you need from your supervisor or the training participants to improve your delivery?
- Are you ensuring the information you provide is accurate and relevant to the clinical staff’s roles and responsibilities?
On action
- What were the key topics you covered during the training session?
- How engaged did the clinical staff seem during the training? What questions or comments did they have?
- What aspects of the training delivery felt effective, and what could have been improved?
- What did you learn about the information needs and prior knowledge of clinical staff regarding the management of radionuclide therapy patients?
- What skills related to communication and training delivery did you develop or improve?
- Were there any unexpected questions or challenges during the training session? What did you learn from how you handled these?
- How did your reflect-in-action (during the training) influence how you explained certain points or responded to questions?
- How does this experience relate to the importance of effective communication and education within the multidisciplinary team in post-programme practice?
- What areas for continued development in your training and communication skills have been identified?
- How can you apply the learning from this training session to future educational activities?
- What specific actions will you take to enhance your ability to provide effective training?
- What support or resources might you need to further develop your skills in this area?
Beyond action
- Have you reviewed your initial reflections on delivering the training?
- Have you since provided other training or educational sessions?
- How has your confidence and approach to training delivery changed?
- Have you received any feedback on your training skills in other contexts? How does this relate to your experience in this training activity?
- How has this training activity improved your confidence in communicating effectively with clinical colleagues about the management of radionuclide therapy patients?
- Has this experience influenced your approach to explaining radiation precautions to patients or liaising with ward staff?
- How has this activity contributed to your understanding of the importance of effective communication of risk to patients and personnel?
- What transferable skills, such as communication, explanation, and the ability to tailor information to different audiences, did you develop through this training activity that will be crucial in your future practice?
- What clear actions for continued development in your training and communication skills have you identified through reflecting on this experience?
- How might this experience prepare you for future roles that involve educating staff or patients?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Identify and explain the post-therapy behavioural radiation restrictions including the effective communication of risk to patients and personnel. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Apply and advise on, the principles of radiation safety associated with radionuclide therapies. |