Competency information

Details

Interpret and apply current guidelines and standards in non- ionising radiation

Considerations

  • Patient and occupational exposure standards (ICNIRP, IEC, EU Physical Agents Directive, MHRA guidelines, AGNIR, etc)
  • Day-to-day local policy with regard to scanning patient presenting with common implants and devices (eg tattoos, piercings, jewellery, stents, clips and other passive devices)

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 2 Outcome Provide recommendations and advise on safety relating to use of non-ionising radiation facilities