Training activity information
Details
Give appropriate radiation protection advice to a patient and/or their family/carer and/or other health professionals
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
- Interacting with patients or other health professionals in an environment where radioactivity is present, tailoring language suitable for the circumstances, confirmation of understanding and answering queries
- Patient centred care and support
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 |
Outcome
Interpret and apply the regulatory framework on the safe use of radioactive sources in a clinical environment. |
| # 8 |
Outcome
Practice effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, patient centred radiotherapy treatments. |