Radiation Protection for Patients Training
This course equips you with vital strategies to safeguard patients from radiation in CT and X-ray procedures. Delve into ALARA principles, smart dose adjustments, child-friendly imaging methods, proper positioning, shielding practices, quality control, and effective risk discussions. Reduce exposure risks effectively without sacrificing image clarity, enhancing both safety and efficiency in clinical settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on techniques to minimise radiation exposure in every scan while ensuring top-notch diagnostic images. Master essential protection rules, vital dose measures, and proven protocols for adults, kids, and unique groups. Develop expertise in patient positioning, clear communication, quality checks, and dose tracking to boost safety, meet standards, and streamline operations in your facility.
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Develop skills
- Apply ALARA principles and justification to reduce patient doses while keeping image quality intact.
- Optimise CT and X-ray protocols with kVp, mAs, AEC, and appropriate scan ranges.
- Adopt safe imaging for children and pregnant patients using custom low-dose approaches.
- Utilise dose tracking, reference levels, and audits to monitor, benchmark, and decrease exposures.
- Clearly explain radiation risks to patients and fellow clinicians in routine scenarios.
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