Refresher Course: Radiographers

RC 214 - Radiography safety: current trends and future directions

March 4, 10:00 - 11:00 CET

5 min
Chairpersons' introduction
10 min
Procedural safety: communication, risk, and quality in imaging
  1. To understand the critical role that radiographers play in promoting procedural safety within radiography.
  2. To identify key leadership behaviours and communication strategies that radiographers can use to advocate for safety and quality care.
  3. To learn how to apply procedural safety protocols and risk management principles in real-world imaging scenarios to enhance patient and staff outcomes.
10 min
Towards safer work environments for radiographers
  1. To understand the work environment aspects that can affect radiographers’ safety.
  2. To make managers aware of the need for better work conditions and safer practices in radiography.
  3. To learn strategies for safer practice.
10 min
Radiation protection in nuclear medicine: evolving standards
  1. To recognise key advancements in nuclear medicine technology that minimise patient and staff radiation exposure.
  2. To understand current best practices in radiopharmaceutical handling that enhance procedural safety and compliance.
  3. To identify quick, practical strategies using time, distance, and shielding to immediately improve radiation safety during nuclear medicine procedures.
10 min
Safety assurance in magnetic resonance practice
  1. To identify key MRI safety risks and relevant safety zones.
  2. To understand the role of audits in ensuring MRI safety compliance.
  3. To learn how to apply local MRI safety procedures and respond to safety incidents.
15 min
Panel discussion: Safety radiography environment