Training activity information
Details
Perform personalised prior radiation risk assessments for individual radionuclide therapy patients and provide radiation protection advice including:
- Inpatient therapies
- Outpatient therapies
Type
Entrustable training activity (ETA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee repeatedly, consistently, and effectively over time, in a range of situations. This may include occasions where the trainee has not successfully achieved the outcome of the activity themselves. For example, because it was not appropriate to undertake the task in the circumstances or the trainees recognised their own limitations and sought help or advice to ensure the activity reached an appropriate conclusion.
Reflection at multiple timepoints on the trainee learning journey for this activity.
Considerations
- Local and national radiation legislation
- Patient’s home/work circumstances
- Tailoring advice to individual circumstances
- Communication with patients
- Patient centred care and support
- Carers and comforters
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. |