Ionising Radiation Safety and Fluoroscopy (MED1-2) Training Course VIC
This course is recognised by the Victorian Department of Health as an approved training course for obtaining a radiation use license for fluoroscopy. The course includes a basic introduction to radiation and the related risks. This course will provide participants with an in depth description of how X-rays are produced, and the technologies and techniques associated with fluoroscopy that may be utilised to optimise image quality whilst reducing patient and staff dose.
Course Overview
What you'll learn
Participants will gain an understanding of general radiation safety and the risks associated with the different types of radiations. They should understand how X-rays are produced and how to utilise a fluoroscopic imaging system efficiently and safely image quality and reduce dose to the patient, themselves, and surrounding staff.
Participants will cover the following course content:
- Scientific information
- Radiation protection
- Ionising radiation units
- Dose limits
- Regulations and codes of practice
- Natural and man-made radiation
- Personal monitoring
- Radiation and radioactivity
- Biological effects
- External and internal hazards
- Responsibilities
- Fluoroscopy systems
Participants who successfully complete the competency tests will be issued with a Certificate of Completion.
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for:
- Cardiologists
- Pain medicine physicians
- Surgeons
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