X-Ray Operator Training for Nurses
This course equips nurses with practical skills to confidently perform chest and pelvis X-ray imaging. Participants master radiation safety using ALARA principles, equipment operation for fixed and mobile units, protocols for vulnerable patients in ICU and paediatrics, image evaluation to minimise repeats, and proper incident reporting, ensuring high-quality results in team-based radiology settings.
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
X-Ray Operator Training for Nurses delivers hands-on instruction in safe, effective chest and pelvis imaging. Key topics include radiation protection via ALARA and shielding, equipment operation and checks, infection control for high-risk patients, exposure techniques, pregnancy and consent protocols, image critique, repeat analysis, and incident reporting for reliable, quality exams.
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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 basic quality assurance on fixed and mobile X-ray equipment efficiently.
- Safely image ICU, paediatric, and infectious patients like those with COVID while adhering to infection control.
- Assess radiograph quality, identify errors, decide on repeats, and document incidents accurately.
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