Module information
Module details
- Title
- Radiation Protection Culture and Governance
- Type
- Specialist
- Module code
- S-DR-S2
- Credits
- 10
- Phase
- 2
- Requirement
- Compulsory
Aim of this module
This module will equip the trainee to audit and advise on the application of radiation protection legislation to workplace activities and gain an appreciation of radiation protection culture.
Work-based content
Training activities
| # | Learning outcome | Training activity | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Learning outcome 1,2 |
Training activities
Review radiation safety governance framework and identify key roles and structure within the organisation |
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 2 | Learning outcome 3,4 |
Training activities
Complete an audit of compliance against an element of IRMER, and write a report and make recommendations |
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 3 | Learning outcome 3,4 |
Training activities
Complete an audit of compliance against an element of IRR, and write a report and make recommendations |
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 4 | Learning outcome 3,4 |
Training activities
Complete an audit of compliance against an element of AORD, and write a report and make recommendations |
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 5 | Learning outcome 1,2,4,5 |
Training activities
Create or update radiation safety training materials for a group of staff |
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 6 | Learning outcome 1,4 |
Training activities
Review arrangements for outside workers within a department or modality |
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 7 | Learning outcome 1,5 |
Training activities
Communicate explanation of radiation risk to an individual or group |
Type ETA | Action View |
| # 8 | Learning outcome 3,4 |
Training activities
Use patient dose audit data to establish or review local diagnostic reference levels and compare them to national diagnostic reference levels |
Type ETA | Action View |
| # 9 | Learning outcome 1,2,4,5 |
Training activities
Review UK regulatory inspection and/or enforcement reports and identify key issues for local improvement |
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 10 | Learning outcome 1,4,5 |
Training activities
Assess radiation hazards and legislative implications for equipment or techniques new to the organisation and make recommendations |
Type DTA | Action View |
Assessments
Complete 2 Case-Based Discussions
Complete 2 DOPS or OCEs
Direct Observation of Practical Skills Titles
- Audit compliance against a piece of legislation in a department.
- Audit compliance against employer’s procedures.
Observed Clinical Event Titles
- Deliver training to clinical staff on radiation risks.
- Discuss recommendations from a legislative compliance review/audit with another healthcare professional.
- Discuss changes to diagnostic reference levels with clinical staff.
- Share improvements to practice with other healthcare professionals.
Learning outcomes
| # | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Apply the principles of good governance to radiation safety management. |
| 2 | Identify components of a good radiation safety culture. |
| 3 | Perform audits against legislation and make recommendations to improve practice. |
| 4 | Formulate advice on compliance with aspects of legislation. |
| 5 | Explain radiation safety issues and risks to a range of persons including the patient or their representative and staff from a variety of disciplines. |
Clinical experiences
Clinical experiences help you to develop insight into your practice and a greater understanding of your specialty's impact on patient care. Clinical experiences should be included in your training plan and you may be asked to help organise your experiences. Reflections and observations from your experiences may help you to advance your practice and can be used to develop evidence to demonstrate your awareness and appreciation of your specialty.
Activities
- Attend a radiation safety committee meeting.
- Attend a radiation regulatory inspection and/or review the results of the latest inspection to appreciate how this influences practice.
- Attend a national meeting discussing radiation safety.
- Attend a patient and public involvement (PPI) or local research ethics committee (REC) meeting for a trial involving additional exposure to radiation.
Academic content (MSc in Clinical Science)
Important information
The academic parts of this module will be detailed and communicated to you by your university. Please contact them if you have questions regarding this module and its assessments. The module titles in your MSc may not be exactly identical to the work-based modules shown in the e-portfolio. Your modules will be aligned, however, to ensure that your academic and work-based learning are complimentary.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module the trainee will be able to:
- Discuss the regulatory framework for radiation safety both internationally and within the UK.
- Critically evaluate organisational structure for managing radiation safety.
- Critically assess the radiation risk in a range of situations and the requirements for communication of the risk.
- Demonstrate extended understanding of current UK radiation safety legislation and its application within healthcare.
- Demonstrate a critical awareness of the importance of radiation safety culture within an organisation and discuss ways to assess and improve this.
Indicative content
| Basis of radiation protection | Epidemiology data
Radiobiology/cellular experiments ICRP principles Risk models (LNT and hormesis) |
| Regulatory framework | Role of international bodies
Development of legislation and guidance UK legislation and guidance, for example;
|
| Types of radiation exposure | Terminology and definitions
Justification of practices Critical group concept NORM and radon |
| Radiation risk | Principles of hazard and risk assessment
Risk benefit and cost benefit analysis Communicating radiation risk |
| Organisation of radiation protection | Qualified experts
Management framework Documentation Training Record keeping Audit |
| Interaction with competent authorities | UK competent authorities
Authorisation and notification Incident reporting
Inspection and enforcement under radiation legislation |
| Managing staff radiation protection | Classified workers
Outside workers Contractors Co-operation of employers |
| Managing patient protection | IRMER duty holders
Employers’ procedures Diagnostic reference levels Non-medical imaging with medical imaging equipment Research exposures |
| Radiation safety culture | What makes a good safety culture?
Assessment of radiation safety culture Assessing radiation safety issues for new technology and techniques |
Module assigned to
Specialties
| Specialty code | Specialty title | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Specialty code SPE1-6-22 | Specialty title Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology [2022] | Action View |
| Specialty code SPE1-6-23 | Specialty title Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology [2023] | Action View |
| Specialty code SPE1-6-24 | Specialty title Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology [2024] | Action View |