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(d)
(vi) Specially qualified or trained clinical supervisors who are competent
in instruction;
(vii) Radiation training and monitoring requirements for participants.
Discuss aspects of the clinical training programme with both supervisors
and participants to ascertain if the programmes:
(i) Have sufficient numbers of supervisors to instruct or mentor;
(ii) Are held in a clinical environment offering the needed experience;
(iii) Are of a sufficient duration for the acquisition of adequate skills;
(iv) Have identified and appropriate assessment.
6.2.1.3. Miscellaneous educational and training programmes
The audit team should identify the availability of and access to
miscellaneous facility programmes, such as:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Clinical education (e.g. image evaluation, radiographic techniques,
equipment information and resuscitation);
Professional meetings and interdisciplinary meetings;
Statutory and regulatory training (e.g. radiation safety, fire safety, lifting
and handling);
Internal and external audit reviews.
6.2.2. Research
The audit team should:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Determine if research is carried out in the facility, including:
(i) Clinical research, possibly including participation in clinical trials;
(ii) Research projects undertaken by staff as a part of education and
training.
Review identified research programmes for the following attributes:
(i) A clear policy statement on ethics, governance, and the role and
structure of the research committee of the institute/facility;
(ii) Conformity with recognized ethical standards, including those related
to patient dose;
(iii) An infrastructure to support research.
Discuss with relevant staff members:
(i) The availability of high quality scientific research personnel;
(ii) Published research output;
(iii) Adequacy of research funding;
(iv) Adequacy of time allowed for research;
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