X-Ray Operator Training for Nurses
This course equips nurses with the confidence and skills to perform safe and effective chest and pelvis X-ray imaging. Participants learn essential radiation protection, equipment handling for fixed and mobile units, protocols for high-risk patients in ICU and paediatric settings, image evaluation techniques, and incident reporting procedures tailored for radiology team environments. Ideal for nurses seeking practical expertise in X-ray operations.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
X-Ray Operator Training for Nurses offers practical instruction in safe chest and pelvis imaging. Key topics include radiation protection using ALARA principles, equipment safety checks, infection control measures, and protocols for exposure settings, pregnancy screening, patient consent, image assessment, repeat analysis, and incident reporting to ensure consistent high-quality results.
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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 positioning for high-quality chest and pelvis X-ray images.
- Conduct safety checks and basic quality assurance on fixed and mobile X-ray equipment efficiently.
- Safely image ICU, paediatric and COVID-19 patients while adhering to infection control protocols.
- Assess image quality, identify errors, minimise repeats and report incidents effectively.
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