Competency information
Details
Make patient exposure measurements and performance testing on a range of non-ionising equipment.
Considerations
- Choice of test equipment used in performance measurements in non-ionising radiation.
- Likely and theoretical safety issues in relation to the exposure to non-ionising radiation.
- Methods of exposure reduction.
- Choice of method for detecting and measuring non-ionising radiation exposure.
- Risks and the risk factors associated with patient exposure.
- Uncertainties in the measurement of non-ionising radiation.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 8 | Outcome Perform a risk assessment of a non-ionising radiation facility. |