Competency information
Details
Undertake measurements to assess the patient dose in the equipment settings used to assess image quality above and advise on appropriate diagnostic reference levels
Considerations
- Operation of patient dose indicators on equipment and their limitations
- Units used to describe patient dose
- Translation of measured values into dose quantities and effective dose
- Methods of calibration
- Risks to the patient
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 | Outcome Perform appropriate measurements and/or calculations to assess patient dose for a range of examinations, which must include examples from radiographic, fluoroscopic, CT and mammographic examinations |