Competency information
Details
Review the outcome of image quality and patient dose measurements and recommend optimisation strategies.
Considerations
- The influence of dose on image quality and options for clinical assessment.
- Acceptable range of doses to patients.
- Factors affecting radiation doses received by a range of patient groups.
- The requirements of the relevant radiation legislation or guidance.
- Current developments relating to reduction of dose/exposure.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 5 | Outcome Participate in measurements of image quality and patient dose for the same practice. |