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protocols including repeat analyses
13. Demonstrates a knowledge of
monitoring and care of the
patient
• Demonstrates a high standard of patient
care when performing radiological
procedures.
• Acknowledges the limitations of a patient
to cooperate with the examination
depending on their clinical presentation.
• Follows infection control protocols when
caring for patients.
14. Demonstrate a knowledge of the • Understands the physics and applications
principles and of the clinical
applications of specialised and
of MRI.
• Understands the physics and applications
of ultrasound.
emerging technologies
• Understands the types of procedures which
are undertaken in CT.
• Knowledge and understanding of the
principles and procedures used in
paediatric imaging, and associated dose
reduction strategies
• Understands the types of procedures which
are undertaken in interventional imaging.
• Knowledge and understanding of
angiography using conventional
techniques, CT and MRI.
• Knowledge and understanding of
mammographic practice
• Knowledge and understanding of the PACS
environment.
Element 2: Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of imaging procedures and their
application to patient welfare
Indicators
Cues
1. Demonstrates a knowledge of
safe work environment within the
• Understands and applies radiation
protection principles.
context of radiation safety and
protection policies
• Operates equipment under the guidelines
of the national radiation safety legislation.
• Knowledge and application of occupational
radiation dose standards.
• Uses and maintains personal protective
equipment.
• Wears personal radiation monitoring
device when working in an area where
ionising radiation is used.
2. Safe practice is maintained • Delivers appropriate radiation dose to the
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