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118Ionizing Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations e-IRMER
The e-IRMER: Interactive Radiation Safety Training course is an essential program for healthcare professionals aiming to master the safe use of ionising radiation in clinical settings. Accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC), Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), NHS Health Education England, and e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH), this course provides a thorough understanding of radiation safety and regulatory compliance. You'll gain valuable insights into minimising r...
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What You'll Gain
Comprehensive Radiation Safety Knowledge: Understand the core principles of ionising radiation, including its risks, regulations, and safe practices.
Case-Based Learning: Engage with clinical scenarios that provide practical insights into managing radiation safety in real-world healthcare environments.
Advanced Diagnostic Techniques: Learn the latest methods for using ionising radiation in diagnostic imaging and therapeutic treatments.
Professional Development: Equip yourself with the skills to comply with regulatory standards and improve patient safety in radiological procedures.
Special Features
Expert-Authored Content: Created and reviewed by a panel of experienced healthcare physicians and radiation safety experts, ensuring high-quality learning material.
Scenario-Based Teaching: Gain practical understanding through clinical scenarios, enhancing your ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice.
Engaging Learning Materials: Utilize interactive, media-rich resources that offer a more engaging and effective learning experience compared to traditional textbooks.
High Professional Standards: Developed using the highest quality standards in partnership with the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) and e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH).
Accreditation: British Accreditation Council (BAC), Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), NHS Health Education England, and e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH).
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Special Features
Expert-Authored Content: Created and reviewed by a panel of experienced healthcare physicians and radiation safety experts, ensuring high-quality learning material.
Scenario-Based Teaching: Gain practical understanding through clinical scenarios, enhancing your ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice.
Engaging Learning Materials: Utilize interactive, media-rich resources that offer a more engaging and effective learning experience compared to traditional textbooks.
High Professional Standards: Developed using the highest quality standards in partnership with the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) and e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH).
Accreditation: British Accreditation Council (BAC), Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), NHS Health Education England, and e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH).
Description
Ionising radiation plays a critical role in various clinical applications, both diagnostic and therapeutic. It can be administered externally through techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, mammography, and contrast agents, or internally using radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear imaging. Understanding the technical and safety aspects of ionising radiation is essential for healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety and effective treatment outcomes.
The e-IRMER course is an interactive online training resource designed to support the training of NHS healthcare professionals in compliance with the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2000 (amended 2006) (IR(ME)R). This course, delivered in partnership by the Institute of Physics a...
Curriculum
Guides and Tools
Fundamental Physics of Radiation
Management and Radiation Protection of the Patient
Legal Requirements
Diagnostic Radiology
Nuclear Medicine
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