Competency information

Details

Write or critically review standard operating procedures for the administration of particular form(s) of radionuclide therapy, incorporating the results of the risk assessment

Considerations

  • Clinical applications of radionuclide therapy
  • Relevant requirements under IRMER, IRR99, MDGN, revision of local rules
  • Requirements of radiopharmaceutical regarding route of administration and radiation protection
  • Risks for patients, staff and the public
  • Information needs of patients associated with radionuclide therapy

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
# 5 Outcome Implement and advise on the principles of management of radiation safety associated with radionuclide therapy administrations and patients