Competency information
Details
Undertake measurements to assess patient dose and image quality in a plain X-ray or fluoroscopy room.
Considerations
- Current practices within the service involving the use of radiation.
- Means of measuring, calculating and estimating representative doses to patients.
- The relevant dose quantities.
- Patient factors affecting dose.
- Link between radiation doses and diagnostic outcomes.
- Limitations of measurement devices used.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 5 | Outcome Participate in measurements of image quality and patient dose for the same practice. |