Competency information
Details
Obtain and interpret the results of tests and calibrations and report on the performance on the equipment
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 |