X-ray training
X-ray training for Sunnybrook and Sunnybrook Research Institute.
SHSC/SRI X-Ray Safety Training Matrix:
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Group to be trained |
Content |
How delivered? |
How often repeated? |
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Physician operators of fluoro equipment (includes staff, fellows, residents) |
Operator Responsibilities ALARA Regulations X-Ray properties Radiation Biology X-ray safety basics: time, distance, shielding PPE Dosimetry General safety Beam Management Situational Awareness |
This group requires 2 courses: Link: X-ray Safety Training for Medical X-ray - under “special training courses for equipment operators”, select “Physician Training – UHN, MSH, WCH and affiliates – LEVEL 1” - review the course (note that there is narration, so have your computer speakers on) - take the quiz, save the results and e-mail these to the RPO designate Link: X-ray Safety Training for Medical X-ray - under “special training courses for equipment operators”, select “Physician Training – Dose management – LEVEL 2” - review the course (note that there is narration, so have your computer speakers on) - take the quiz, save the results and e-mail these to the RPO designate |
Every 3 years |
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Non-operator nurse/support staff in rooms during fluoro |
Risk to staff; methods of minimizing personal dose while performing duties |
Link: X-ray Safety Training for Medical X-ray - under “X-ray Safety Training Courses for Medical Workers”, select “audioseminar: Basic OH and S” - narration, so have your computer speakers on) - take the quiz, save the results and e-mail these to the RPO designate |
Every 3 years |
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Non-physician clinical operators of x-ray emitting devices (i.e., x-ray technologists, dental technicians) |
Risks to staff & patients; diagnostic reference levels; methods of maintaining image quality while minimizing dose |
Link: X-ray Safety Training for Medical X-ray - under “X-ray Safety Training Courses for Medical Workers”, select “audioseminar: Basic OH and S for MRTs and Support Personnel” - review the course (note that there is narration, so have your computer speakers on) - take the quiz, save the results and e-mail these to the RPO designate |
Every 3 years |
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Research users of cabinet x-ray emitting devices (e.g. faxitron type) |
Risk versus dose; methods of reducing dose to operator and surrounding staff |
Link: X-ray Safety Training for Non-Medical Users - under “non-medical x-ray safety training by device type”, select “cabinet” - review the course (note that there is narration, so have your computer speakers on) - take the quiz, save the results and e-mail these to the RPO designate |
Every 3 years |
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Research users of fluoroscopic x-ray emitting devices |
Risk versus dose; methods of reducing dose to operator and surrounding staff |
Link: X-ray Safety Training for Non-Medical Users - under “non-medical x-ray safety training by device type”, select “Basic Mobile Fluoroscopy” - review the course (note that there is narration, so have your computer speakers on) - take the quiz, save the results and e-mail these to the RPO designate |
Every 3 years |
