Competency information
Details
Generate or critically review the design of suitable equipment and facilities for patient therapies-
Considerations
- Design of inpatient rooms for radiation protection, including fixed and/or portable room shielding, aqueous waste management and minimisation of contamination
- Shielding, eg for internal transport, administration, waste containment
- The patient experience and needs of patients including those with physical or language difficulties
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 | Outcome Advise on and perform practical aspects of the administration of radionuclide therapy to patients |
| # 3 | Outcome Specify, and explain to the patient, the post-therapy behavioural restrictions placed on them |
| # 4 | Outcome Specify the facilities required for radionuclide therapy |
| # 7 | Outcome Specify and perform the radiation monitoring of inpatients to determine their point of release |