Competency information
Details
Decide on appropriate tests to apply to the assessment of the measuring device to ensure that it is performing according to its specified standard
Considerations
- Monitor specifications, the range of radiations they cover and performance
- Radiation characteristics
- The correct application of national guidance on testing of radiation monitors
- Requirements for traceability of standards
- Appropriate contractors to use
- Local procedures and work instructions
- Safe handling of sealed/unsealed radioactive sources
- Calibration factors
- Applicability of the results
- Range of dose rates and energies appropriate to clinical use
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 | Outcome Calibrate and test equipment that measures radiation |