Radiation Protection Training for Referrers (IRMER17)
Designed for referrers of patients for imaging, including doctors, nursing staff and AHPs including Physiotherapists and Osteopaths, this half day online course covers the latest IRMER 2017 updates and will provide you with the skills and information to ensure safe and cost effective use of X-Ray Imaging for your patient.
This course features regular use of live Polling, Chat and Discussion sessions
£95+VAT
Online
This half day, interactive online course will provide you with the skills and information to make the most clinically appropriate, safe and cost effective use of X-Ray Imaging for your patient. Included are topics on role and responsibility as a referrer, types of radiation, typical doses and justification of patient exposures.
The course will be conducted using Zoom Meetings. In addition, supplementary course content will be provided using our website member’s portal. Course access will require a PC/Mac or tablet (iPad or Android). Integral webcam and microphone is preferable although mobile dial in audio is supported (please contact us with any queries)
Specifically targeted Learning Outcomes for Referrers include :
Ionising radiation, interaction with matter and radiation dose measurement
The range of radiation doses likely for x-ray examinations
Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 roles and responsibilities
Principles of justification: risk versus benefit
Where to access suitable x-ray referral criteria
Alternative imaging and where to go to seek advice
‘Thank you for today’s very informative course. I think the Zoom presentation worked very well and it was obvious how much work you had put in’ James W
‘Excellent content. Even though I did an IRMER course in 2011, this was more in depth and explanations clear. Good speed of presentation and use of polls. Made me think and clarify’ Rachael S
‘I wish to thank you and Liz for a brilliant course. It was great online and worked well. I will definitely be recommending this to others’ Luke T
Zoom Waiting Room 9.20am. Registration and Welcome 9.30am.
Course Times 9.45am - 1.00pm.
Directors
Edward Proctor
Liz Beckmann
Contact us
- Edward Proctor
- en••••s@ima••••d.co.uk
- 07904 551021