Competency information
Details
Work safely in rooms where exposure to non-ionising radiation may present a hazard.
Considerations
- Safe practice in the handling of sources of non-ionising radiation.
- Safety issues relevant to staff and patient in relation to common non-ionising options.
- Safety information that should be given to patients either before and after exposure.
- Methods of exposure reduction.
- The risks associated with occupational and patient exposure to non-ionising radiation.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 7 | Outcome Perform the required safety and quality controls checks on a range of non-ionising, non-imaging equipment, for example lasers, UV and physiotherapy ultrasound. |