Training activity information
Details
Deliver a training session to other healthcare professionals on the regulations relating to radiopharmacy, including how they can sometimes conflict and where compromises for best practice are required
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
- National legislation and guidance
- Ionising radiation
- Pharmacy
- Nuclear medicine protocols
- Unit SOPs
- Local rules
- Safe handling of radioactive materials
- EU good manufacturing practice (GMP)
- Radiation hygiene and safe working in radiopharmaceutical preparation
- Local procedures for prescription and authorisation of administration of radioactive medicinal products
- Presentation of training session
- Assessment of training
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
- What are the key regulations governing radiopharmacy practice?
- What are the relevant national and local regulations and guidelines for radiopharmacy?
- Can you identify specific instances where different regulations might appear to conflict? How are these apparent conflicts typically resolved to achieve best practice while maintaining compliance?
- How will you adapt your teaching style to different audiences and / or different levels of prior knowledge?
- How will this activity enhance your understanding of the complexities and nuances of radiopharmacy regulations?
- How will you discuss the content and structure of the training session with your Training Officer to ensure it meets departmental and curriculum expectations?
- What is your plan for thoroughly researching relevant regulations to identify the most robust and practical examples for your audience?
- What methods or criteria will you identify in advance to assess the effectiveness of your training session?
- What specific steps will you take to practice your delivery, and how will you evaluate if your presentation is sufficiently clear, accurate, and engaging?
- How will you ensure you are working within your scope of practice when interpreting regulations or proposing resolutions to conflicts?
In action
- Pay attention to your actions as you deliver the training session.
- How are you structuring the session (e.g., introduction, key regulations, conflict examples, best practice compromises, Q&A)?
- What approaches are you using (e.g., presentations, case studies, interactive elements)?
- What decisions are you making during the session (e.g., adjusting the pace, elaborating on specific points, addressing questions, managing discussions)?
- What aspects of delivering this training feel intuitive based on your communication and presentation skills, and what requires more conscious effort to ensure engagement and understanding of the complex regulatory landscape?
- How effective are your actions in conveying the key regulations, illustrating potential conflicts, and explaining necessary compromises for best practice to the other healthcare professionals?
- What challenges are you facing (e.g., varying levels of prior knowledge among attendees, time constraints, managing challenging questions or differing opinions)?
- What can you learn about the understanding of radiopharmacy regulations among other healthcare professionals and effective training delivery techniques as the session unfolds?
- How does this activity connect to your broader understanding of the regulatory framework governing radiopharmacy, multidisciplinary working, and the importance of education and communication?
- Are there alternative ways you could explain specific regulations or conflicts if the audience is not grasping the concepts (e.g., using different examples, visual aids)?
- What support or resources might you need if you encounter regulatory issues you are unsure about during the session?
- Are you ensuring the information you provide is accurate, up-to-date, and within the scope of your understanding of radiopharmacy regulations?
On action
- Describe the healthcare professionals who attended your training session.
- What were their roles and levels of understanding of radiopharmacy regulations?
- What were the key topics you covered in your training session regarding radiopharmacy regulations?
- How did you address potential conflicts between different regulations and explain the need for compromises for best practice?
- What methods did you use to engage the audience and assess their understanding during the training session?
- What did this experience teach you about the level of knowledge of radiopharmacy regulations among other healthcare professionals?
- How effective do you think your training session was in conveying the complexities and potential conflicts within radiopharmacy regulations?
- What did you learn about delivering training to different professional groups?
- How did this activity contribute to your understanding of the regulations relating to radiopharmacy?
- What aspects of delivering training sessions do you feel more confident in now?
- Are there any areas where you would like to improve your presentation or facilitation skills?
- How will this experience influence your approach to communicating complex regulatory information to others?
- What actions will you take to further develop your knowledge of radiopharmacy regulations and your training delivery skills?
- What feedback did you receive, and how will you use this to inform future training sessions or communication on this topic?
Beyond action
- Have you reflected on the delivery of your training session, considering what went well and what could have been improved based on feedback or your own observations?
- Have you reviewed the regulations you presented on to ensure your understanding remains current and comprehensive?
- Have you considered different approaches to explaining complex regulatory issues and potential conflicts?
- Has this training activity enhanced your understanding of the regulations relating to radiopharmacy?
- Has it improved your ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to a non-specialist audience?
- How has this experience contributed to your understanding of situations where regulatory requirements might conflict and the importance of professional judgement in finding best practice compromises?
- How might your experience in delivering training sessions prepare you for future teaching, mentorship, or leadership roles?
- Will your understanding of radiopharmacy regulations and the ability to explain them be valuable in multidisciplinary discussions or when contributing to policy development?
- What clear actions for continued development in your presentation and explanation skills have you identified?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 |
Outcome
Explain clinical and radiation protection aspects of radiopharmaceuticals and provide advice to the other healthcare professionals. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Evaluate and apply pharmaceutical quality management systems. |