Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this postgraduate programme, students should be able to:
● Critically utilise evidence-based knowledge and skill in conducting a person’s assessment and consultation to achieve a holistic approach to a person’s care when referring for medical radiological procedures.
● Apply clinical decision-making skills in relation to referring persons for medical radiological imaging procedures within their scope of practice.
● Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework associated with referral for medical radiological procedures, including professional guidelines, supporting safe practice.
● Understand the role of the practitioner in the referral process.
● Know the justification process.
● Demonstrate an understanding of medical radiological procedures and their implication in a person’s safety.
● Understand the principles of radiation protection of the person and staff.
● Demonstrate effective communication skills and knowledge of the role of the multidisciplinary team management involved for the safe and appropriate use of medical radiological procedures.
Indicative Module Content:
The module will include content on
- the physics of ionising radiation
- the clinical application, strengths and weaknesses of a range of imaging modalities in diagnostic imaging
- the potential biological risks associated with ionising radiation exposure in particular to sensitive cohorts such as children and persons who are pregnant or child bearing age
- the legislative and regulatory framework governing the use of ionising radiation for medical use, in particular requirements for referrers
- the principles of radiation protection
- the use of imaging referral guidelines in radiology
- how to appropriately communicate benefit risk information to patients and their carers related to medical exposures
- the post-referral process including how to manage unexpected, critical findings and incident reporting
- the importance of audit for quality improvement purposes