Submodule: SPE155c7 — Scientist Training Programme | Curriculum Library | NSHCS

Work-based content

Competencies

#	Learning outcome	Competency	Action
# 1	Learning outcome 1	Competency Critically appraise the organisation’s radiation safety policies with reference to the current legislation	Action View
# 2	Learning outcome 2	Competency Draft or critically appraise local rules and procedures for departments using radioactive materials, including contingency plans, consulting with users where appropriate	Action View
# 3	Learning outcome 3	Competency Draft or critically appraise local rules and procedures for departments using equipment that generates radiation, including contingency plans, consulting with users where appropriate	Action View
# 4	Learning outcome 1	Competency Draft or critically appraise Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2000 procedures for a department using ionising radiation or radioactive materials	Action View
# 5	Learning outcome 1,2	Competency Plan, prepare and undertake audits in a range of facilities, applying suitable methodology for the type of audit to be conducted	Action View
# 6	Learning outcome 1,2	Competency Report findings of risk assessment audit, specify degree of compliance, recommendations for further action and date of follow-up review	Action View
# 7	Learning outcome 5	Competency Participate in the investigation of a radiation incident	Action View
# 8	Learning outcome 3,5	Competency Perform measurements or calculations to establish the extent to which radiation exposure has taken place and therefore the risks posed	Action View
# 9	Learning outcome 1,2	Competency Report results of incident investigation in correct format and at required level of detail for target audience, including a recommended action plan	Action View
# 10	Learning outcome 1,2	Competency Review plans and action cards to be used in the event of a major radiation incident	Action View
# 11	Learning outcome 1,2	Competency Audit equipment available for use in a major radiation incident and ensure that the appropriate radiation monitors would be available	Action View
# 12	Learning outcome 1,2	Competency Participate in the training of staff with regard to major radiation incidents	Action View

Assessments

You must complete:

1 case-based discussion(s)
1 of the following DOPS/ OCEs:

Audit radiation safety governance arrangements	DOPS
Give advice to a non-scientific manager on radiation safety governance	DOPS
Report a radiation incident following the organisation's procedures	DOPS
Provide IRMER training to Referrers	DOPS
Meet with a radiation protection supervisor to discuss safe working practices in a department	DOPS
Perform a validation of Type A and / or excepted packaging	DOPS
Select of an appropriate radiation detector for a radiation emergency exercise or incident	DOPS
Identify a radionuclide	DOPS
Undertake decontamination of an area or person during a radiation emergency exercise or incident	DOPS
Rehearse contingency plans	OCE
Input to a radiation safety or similar committee	OCE
Participate in radiation safety training.	OCE
Give advice to a non-scientist during a radiation emergency exercise or incident	OCE
Instruct staff on the decontamination of a radiation casulaty	OCE

Learning outcomes

Develop organisational policies for radiation protection
Develop procedures for management and control of radioactive substances
Develop procedures for control of equipment generating radiation and of the radiation emitted
Audit areas where radiation is used
Participate in the response to radiation incidents and emergencies