Dose 2021: Part 1 video course - Understanding the principles of optimisation and safety
Essential for all members of the imaging and radiation oncology team including radiographers, radiologists, oncologists, physicists, technicians and others.
"Really good, well presented with a good range of teaching aids", Lucy Hossen, Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics, Royal Brompton Hospital
What do people say about the course? More testimonials here
On completion you will:
- Understand the principles of dose optimisation and safety
- Be confident that doses to both staff and patients are ALARP while ensuring optimum image quality for patient diagnosis and management
- Understand the hazards of radiation to patients and staff, including deterministic and stochastic effects, as well as background radiation and the relationship between dose and risk
- Learn how and why radiation dose is measured and recorded, how to calculate and estimate dose, and apply that to dose audits and reviews.
Digestible sessions, test questions throughout and an assessment at the end, awarding a CPD certificate
Illustrations, animations, live action, and recorded interviews, with narration providing clear explanation at every step.
"Easy to listen to, easy to use and easy to understand", Liz Benson, Clinical scientist, MPE, RPA
"A very useful refresher for radiographers, radiologists and clinicians as well. Highly recommended", Bassey Ndiyo, Radiography Doctoral Researcher, University of Exeter
What do people say about the course? More testimonials here
- Group packages available to ensure the whole team is effective and safe
- Gain consistent high standards across your department
- Make efficiencies on your training budget with no need for travel or accommodation expenses
See a sample clip here:
This video course has been approved by the RCR for 2 CPD Credits and has been approved for professional accreditation by the College of Radiographers.
Dose 2021 part 2: Optimisation and safety in practice will launch soon
Course content
Session 1: Hazards of radiation relevant to patients and staff 1
Session 2: Hazards of radiation relevant to patients and staff 2
Session 3: Patient radiation dose from medical exposures 1
Session 4: Patient radiation dose from medical exposures 2
- Uses proven educational techniques to make it engaging and memorable
- Relevant to the practical needs of busy professionals
Written by some of the UK’s foremost radiation safety and dose professionals working in clinical settings, peer reviewed, and with contributions from leading experts
Course Directors
Andrea Bangay (Superintendent Radiographer, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust),
Thea Buchan (CT Superintendent Radiographer, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)
Colin Martin (Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Glasgow)
Expert Panel
Peter Hiles (Head of Radiation Physics, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, and Chair of the BIR Radiation Safety Special Interest Group)
Elizabeth Benson (Medical Physicist, King's College London)
Editorial Advisor
Sophia Thom (Diagnostic Radiographer, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust)
Interviewees
Nina Arcuri (Clinical Governance & Quality Lead Radiographer
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust)
Elly Castellano (Medical Physicist, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust)
Course price
£79.99
BIR member price
£59.99
Prices are for a 12 month licence to view video content and complete the test.
Course transcript, user notes and CPD certificate can be downloaded and kept indefinitely.
Launching soon
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