Competency information

Details

Critically review quality assurance programmes for the equipment used for non-imaging diagnostic tests

Considerations

  • Relevant national legislation and associated guidance
  • Restrictions defined in local rules and other documentation
  • Existing quality system and an understanding of its relationship to legislation and any limitations of use

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Perform and interpret measurements on equipment for non-imaging diagnostic tests, for example uncollimated gamma cameras, intra-operative gamma probes, uptake counters, gamma spectrometers, manual and automatic beta and gamma sample counters, and whole body counters This should include associated equipment such as balances, centrifuges and pipettes
# 2 Outcome Ensure that all equipment used is calibrated and fit for purpose