Radiation Protection for Patients Training
Gain mastery in patient radiation safety through hands-on strategies for CT and X-ray imaging. Cover ALARA principles, dose optimisation techniques, reduced protocols for kids and pregnant patients, proper positioning, shielding methods, quality assurance, and clear risk communication to lower exposure risks without compromising image clarity. This training enhances your ability to deliver safer scans daily.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This practical course equips you with tools to minimise radiation doses in exams while ensuring high diagnostic quality. You will master protection principles, dose metrics, and protocol designs for adults, children, and special groups. Develop expertise in positioning, patient communication, quality checks, and dose tracking to boost safety, compliance, and efficiency in your radiology department.
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Develop skills
- Apply ALARA and justification principles to reduce patient doses while keeping image quality intact.
- Optimise CT and X-ray protocols by adjusting kVp, mAs, AEC, and scan ranges effectively.
- Use tailored low-dose methods for safe imaging in children and pregnant patients.
- Track and reduce exposure with dose monitoring tools, DRLs, and regular audits.
- Communicate radiation risks simply and clearly to patients and fellow clinicians.
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