IR(ME)R Training for Non-Medical Referrers

Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• The science of ionising radiation including the principles of radiation protection.
• The benefits and risks of examinations which can be requested and the ionising radiation dose levels for different types of examination.
• The relevant parts of the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017. 
• Your responsibilities in relation to patient safety and clinical governance.
• Your professional and legislative responsibilities.
• A multiple choice questionnaire to assess your learning. 

Goals

During this course you will learn about:

• The science of ionising radiation. 
• The principles of radiation protection.
• The benefits and risks of examinations. 
• The ionising radiation dose levels for different types of examination.
• The relevant parts of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017. 
• Your responsibilities in relation to patient safety and clinical governance.
• Your professional and legislative responsibilities.

Topics covered