X-Ray Operator Training for Nurses
This course equips nurses with the confidence and skills to perform safe, effective chest and pelvis X-ray imaging. It covers essential radiation protection, equipment operation for fixed and mobile units, protocols for special populations including ICU and pediatric patients, image evaluation techniques, and incident reporting procedures, all tailored for radiology team integration in busy healthcare settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
X-Ray Operator Training for Nurses delivers practical instruction in safe chest and pelvis imaging. Participants master radiation safety using ALARA principles, equipment operation and checks, infection prevention, patient consent and pregnancy screening, precise exposure settings, image critique, repeat analysis, and incident documentation to deliver reliable, high-standard radiographic exams.
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Develop skills
- Apply ALARA principles and shielding to reduce patient and staff radiation exposure in routine X-ray procedures.
- Select optimal kV, mAs, and positioning techniques for chest and pelvis imaging to ensure clear diagnostic images.
- Perform safety checks and basic quality assurance on fixed and mobile X-ray equipment efficiently.
- Safely image ICU, pediatric, and infectious patients like those with COVID while following infection control protocols.
- Assess image quality, identify errors, minimize repeats, and document incidents accurately.
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