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Competencies
| # | Learning outcome | Competency | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Undertake risk assessment for a diagnostic radiology facility |
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| # 2 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Undertake risk assessment for a nuclear medicine facility |
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| # 3 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Undertake risk assessment for a radiotherapy facility |
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| # 4 | Learning outcome 2,3 |
Competency
Undertake room design from first principles for a complex diagnostic X-ray facility (high-dose fluoroscopy or Computed Tomography) and specify the radiation design features |
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| # 5 | Learning outcome 2,3 |
Competency
Undertake room design from first principles for a nuclear medicine facility and specify the radiation design features |
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| # 6 | Learning outcome 2,3 |
Competency
Undertake room design from first principles for a radiotherapy facility (and/or brachytherapy facility) and specify the radiation design features |
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| # 7 | Learning outcome 2,3 |
Competency
In conjunction with the user, develop the specification for the procurement of equipment to be used in a new facility |
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| # 8 | Learning outcome 2,3 |
Competency
Develop criteria for the selection of new equipment for a modality and participate in the procurement and evaluation process of a new facility |
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| # 9 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Devise and undertake a critical examination for amendments made to shielding of the facility or a new facility |
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| # 10 | Learning outcome 4 |
Competency
In conjunction with the user, and using the results of the risk assessment, develop the local rules for a new facility |
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| # 11 | Learning outcome 4 |
Competency
Critically appraise the local rules for a number of different types of radiation installations |
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| # 12 | Learning outcome 4 |
Competency
Write a detailed contingency plan for dealing with radiation incidents involving sealed and unsealed sources |
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Assessments
You must complete:
- 2 case-based discussion(s)
- 1 of the following DOPS/ OCEs:
| Assess existing shielding in a facility | DOPS |
| Check engineering controls | DOPS |
| Calculate attenuation coefficients for different materials | DOPS |
| Calculate shielding thickness for a new radiation facility | DOPS |
| Assessment of shielding integrity in a new installation | DOPS |
| Assess the integrity of a Brachytherapy source safe | DOPS |
| Assess the shielding integrity of a nuclear medicine isolator cabinet | DOPS |
| Measure the neutron radiation in a high energy linac maze | DOPS |
| Measure the attenuation coefficients for different materials | DOPS |
| Measure a radiation dose rate from a Nuclear Medicine patient. | OCE |
| Discuss the local rules for a new installation with users during the commissioning of a new facility | OCE |
| Present the outcome of an equipment evaluation/selection process a multidisciplinary audience | OCE |
| Discuss optimisation strategies with users and the installer during commissioning of diagnostic X-ray equipment | OCE |
| Explain the procedure to a patient prior to undergoing a nuclear medicine or PET scanning procedure | OCE |
| Present patient dose data to a multidisciplinary audience | OCE |
Learning outcomes
- Assess risks associated with planned new facilities or services involving radiation
- Specify design features for new facilities or services involving the use of radiation
- Specify radiation protection and control features required for new facilities involving the use of radiation
- Develop local rules and contingency plans in conjunction with the radiation user for a new installation