X-Ray Operator Training for Nurses
This course equips nurses with practical skills to confidently perform chest and pelvis X-ray imaging. Key areas include radiation safety using ALARA principles, equipment operation for fixed and mobile units, infection control for ICU, paediatric and COVID patients, image evaluation to reduce repeats, and incident reporting protocols. Ideal for nurses in radiology teams seeking consistent high-quality results in busy clinical settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical expertise in chest and pelvis X-ray imaging for nurses through this focused course. Master radiation protection with ALARA and shielding, equipment safety checks, infection prevention, and special considerations for critical care. Follow step-by-step protocols for exposure techniques, pregnancy checks, patient consent, image critique, repeat analysis, and incident documentation to deliver safe, reliable exams every time.
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Develop skills
- Apply ALARA principles and shielding to minimise patient and staff radiation exposure in routine X-ray procedures.
- Select optimal kV, mAs settings and patient positioning for high-quality chest and pelvis radiographs.
- Conduct safety checks and quality assurance on fixed and mobile X-ray equipment efficiently.
- Safely image ICU, paediatric and infectious patients like COVID cases with proper infection control.
- Assess radiograph quality, identify errors, decide on repeats and report incidents accurately.
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