Face-to-Face Course Calendar

To register for the Simulation Assessment, candidates must complete the IV Cannulation & Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals Level 1 or 2 elearning course.

Once complete, candidates can then book the Simulation Assessment via the elearning platform.

Please email the Academy to register for the IV Cannulation & Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals Level 1 or 2 elearning course.

Course Overview

This is the practical component of the IV Cannulation and Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals course. Before attending the Simulation Assessment, you must have successfully completed the theory and knowledge module on our elearning platform.

Delivered by The Christie PET-CT Academy’s specialist Clinical Skills team, this widely popular course teaches clinical staff to perform IV cannulations and administer radiopharmaceuticals in a safe learning environment.

The course takes a blended learning approach that combines an elearning course, followed by a face-to-face IV cannulation simulation training and assessment, and a workplace consolidation period before being signed off within your place of work to perform cannulations unsupervised.

The face-to-face aspect of the course can be conducted virtually or in person at The Christie in our state-of-the-art clinical training centre.

Learning outcomes

• Learn to perform effective IV Cannulations and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Understand vein and venous assessments.
• Develop awareness of quality patient care and management, including complications, anaphylaxis, and ongoing care.
• Understand how to accurately calculate tracer doses.
• Learn how to effectively manage and clean up radioactive spills.

Intended Audience

Clinical Leads, Radiographers, Technologists and Clinical Assistants. 

Course Availability

The IV Cannulation and Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals Simulation Assessments are repeated monthly. Due to the one-to-one nature of the practical course, capacity is limited to three participants per virtual assessment and four per face-to-face assessment.

Course Duration

2-hours for the elearning modules plus 1-day for the simulation assessment.

Prerequisites

No previous IV Cannulation experience is required. As this is a blended course, all aspects of the elearning course must be completed before progressing to the face-to-face simulation assessment.

Course Requirements

A desktop computer or laptop with the following:

• Web camera
• Speakers
• Microphone

Mobile phones and Tablets are not permitted as they do not provide the same functionality enabling participants to interact with the course effectively.

As this is an interactive course, if you do not have a device with a web camera, speakers and microphone, you will not be allowed to attend.

Please download the Zoom app rather than joining the call via a web browser as the app provides more functionality and a far more stable connection. You may need to speak to your IT department to assist and allow for the app to be installed.

Furthermore, it is crucial participants attending the course are in a private space free from interruptions and cannot be overheard so they can interact with the facilitators and other candidates. Multiple delegates are not allowed to join from a single computer.

In order to maintain the quality of the learning experience for everyone, delegates who are unable to meet these essential requirements will not be admitted to the assessment.

Course Sales

Places are funded for any organisation in England that is part of the NC1 contract, such as Alliance Medical and NHS NC1 PET-CT Staff.

For any person or organisation outside of the NC1 contract interested in accessing any of our courses from the UK, please contact the Academy to enquire about availability and course cost.

Unfortunately, this course is not available to international candidates.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please email petctacademy@christie.nhs.uk

Please read our booking Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Course Overview

With more than 55 million people living with dementia worldwide and nearly 10 million new cases every year, it is ever more important for patient-facing staff to understand how to effectively identify, manage and communicate with patients diagnosed or suspected to be living with dementia.

Following the course, participants will have a greater understanding and will recognise how a diagnosis of dementia and delirium assessment, treatment, and care impacts on those with the condition, their families and those caring for them.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify the early symptoms of dementia and delirium to improve their knowledge and skills to care for patients with the conditions.
• Highlight the ethical implications of dementia and cancer on treatment and care in an oncology setting.
• Discuss how person-centred care and knowledge of the person will improve their well-being.
• Highlight how factors such as the environment and communication may impact a person’s behaviour.
• Identify the impact of caring on families and the importance of supporting and involving them in discussions around the treatment and care.
• Discuss the importance of Advance Care Plans and the lasting power of attorneys in planning future care and treatment.

Intended Audience

Patient facing staff and managers.

Course Duration

1 day.

Course Sales

Places are funded for any organisation in England that is part of the NC1 contract, such as Alliance Medical and NHS NC1 PET-CT Staff.

For any person or organisation outside of the NC1 contract interested in accessing any of our courses from the UK, please contact the Academy to enquire about availability and course cost.

Unfortunately, this course is not available to international candidates.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please email petctacademy@christie.nhs.uk

Please read our booking Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Course Overview

This workshop aims to support staff who regularly contact patients by telephone as part of their role. It will focus on specific key skills for effective telephone communication with patients.

The facilitators will offer an opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge and will enable participation and learning with interactive exercises and demonstrations.

Learning Outcomes

• Recognise the challenges of contacting patients by telephone.
• Explore key communication skills for conveying difficult information (e.g. cancelled appointment, active listening and supporting).
• Discuss strategies for managing confidentiality, cancelling/changing appointments, and responding to emotional reactions and questions.
• Apply R.I.N.G. – as a structure for contacting patients by telephone.

Target Audience

Front line health and social care staff, booking clerks, medical secretaries, ward/clinic staff, pharmacy staff, receptionists, etc.

Course Duration

1 half-day session.

Course Sales

Places are funded for any organisation in England that is part of the NC1 contract, such as Alliance Medical and NHS NC1 PET-CT Staff.

For any person or organisation outside of the NC1 contract interested in accessing any of our courses from the UK, please contact the Academy to enquire about availability and course cost.

Unfortunately, this course is not available to international candidates.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please email petctacademy@christie.nhs.uk

Please read our booking Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

To register for the Simulation Assessment, candidates must complete the IV Cannulation & Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals Level 1 or 2 elearning course.

Once complete, candidates can then book the Simulation Assessment via the elearning platform.

Please email the Academy to register for the IV Cannulation & Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals Level 1 or 2 elearning course.

Course Overview

This is the practical component of the IV Cannulation and Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals course. Before attending the Simulation Assessment, you must have successfully completed the theory and knowledge module on our elearning platform.

Delivered by The Christie PET-CT Academy’s specialist Clinical Skills team, this widely popular course teaches clinical staff to perform IV cannulations and administer radiopharmaceuticals in a safe learning environment.

The course takes a blended learning approach that combines an elearning course, followed by a face-to-face IV cannulation simulation training and assessment, and a workplace consolidation period before being signed off within your place of work to perform cannulations unsupervised.

The face-to-face aspect of the course can be conducted virtually or in person at The Christie in our state-of-the-art clinical training centre.

Learning outcomes

• Learn to perform effective IV Cannulations and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Understand vein and venous assessments.
• Develop awareness of quality patient care and management, including complications, anaphylaxis, and ongoing care.
• Understand how to accurately calculate tracer doses.
• Learn how to effectively manage and clean up radioactive spills.

Intended Audience

Clinical Leads, Radiographers, Technologists and Clinical Assistants. 

Course Availability

The IV Cannulation and Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals Simulation Assessments are repeated monthly. Due to the one-to-one nature of the practical course, capacity is limited to three participants per virtual assessment and four per face-to-face assessment.

Course Duration

2-hours for the elearning modules plus 1-day for the simulation assessment.

Prerequisites

No previous IV Cannulation experience is required. As this is a blended course, all aspects of the elearning course must be completed before progressing to the face-to-face simulation assessment.

Course Requirements

A desktop computer or laptop with the following:

• Web camera
• Speakers
• Microphone

Mobile phones and Tablets are not permitted as they do not provide the same functionality enabling participants to interact with the course effectively.

As this is an interactive course, if you do not have a device with a web camera, speakers and microphone, you will not be allowed to attend.

Please download the Zoom app rather than joining the call via a web browser as the app provides more functionality and a far more stable connection. You may need to speak to your IT department to assist and allow for the app to be installed.

Furthermore, it is crucial participants attending the course are in a private space free from interruptions and cannot be overheard so they can interact with the facilitators and other candidates. Multiple delegates are not allowed to join from a single computer.

In order to maintain the quality of the learning experience for everyone, delegates who are unable to meet these essential requirements will not be admitted to the assessment.

Course Sales

Places are funded for any organisation in England that is part of the NC1 contract, such as Alliance Medical and NHS NC1 PET-CT Staff.

For any person or organisation outside of the NC1 contract interested in accessing any of our courses from the UK, please contact the Academy to enquire about availability and course cost.

Unfortunately, this course is not available to international candidates.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please email petctacademy@christie.nhs.uk

Please read our booking Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Course Overview

Providing a positive patient experience can be challenging in busy clinical environments. This interactive workshop will offer an opportunity to refresh the key communication skills and behaviours that help patients feel that they have been listened to and treated as individuals with compassion, dignity and respect.

The facilitators will enable participants to discuss the communication challenges they face in the workplace and build confidence in patient-centred communication skills and strategies.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the importance of patient-centred communication.
• Identify the challenges in communicating with patients.
• Establish the relevance of working with patients’ cues.
• Provide a structure for interactions.
• Describe key communication skills.

Intended Audience

All patient facing staff.

Course Duration

1 half-day session.

Course Sales

Places are funded for any organisation in England that is part of the NC1 contract, such as Alliance Medical and NHS NC1 PET-CT Staff.

For any person or organisation outside of the NC1 contract interested in accessing any of our courses from the UK, please contact the Academy to enquire about availability and course cost.

Unfortunately, this course is not available to international candidates.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please email petctacademy@christie.nhs.uk

Please read our booking Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Course Dates

• Day 1 – Tuesday 23rd January 2024, 09:30 to 16:30
• Day 2 – Tuesday 6th February 2024, 09:30 to 16:30
• Day 3 – Tuesday 20th February 2024, 09:30 to 13:00

Course Overview

Practical Coaching for Managers has been designed to help managers at all levels develop the skills to effectively coach and support colleagues to reach their full potential and develop more productive teams.

Through a blend of guided training sessions and practical practice sessions, the course will demonstrate that moving away from performance management to a coaching-based approach will lead to:

• Better staff engagement
• Higher individual and team productivity
• Better customer service
• Improved performance
• Help people overcome challenges
• Encourage people to reach their aspirational goals
• Build the team’s self-confidence

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understand the fundamentals of coaching.
• Learn about and how to utilise coaching conversations.
• Learn how to improve performance and change behaviour through coaching.
• Coaching for engagement and motivation.
• Strengths-based coaching.
• Creative problem solving and developmental coaching conversations.

Intended Audience

Managers and supervisory staff at all levels.

Course Duration

2 and a half-days.

Course Sales

Places are funded for any organisation in England that is part of the NC1 contract, such as Alliance Medical and NHS NC1 PET-CT Staff.

For any person or organisation outside of the NC1 contract interested in accessing any of our courses from the UK, please contact the Academy to enquire about availability and course cost.

Unfortunately, this course is not available to international candidates.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please email petctacademy@christie.nhs.uk

Please read our booking Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Course Overview

Maintaining a positive mindset in busy, high-pressure and rapidly changing environments can be a constant and significant challenge. This can place individuals and teams in difficult situations that can cause excess stress, impact morale, and diminish resilience.

While we cannot necessarily change or remove the external factors causing these negative impacts on ourselves and the team, we can improve how we react to situations, how we deal with them and how they affect us.

The course focuses on developing greater awareness and skills to support ourselves and others, cope with stress and build resilience.

Throughout the course, delegates will also learn about the Red Cross’s CALMER framework and how to apply it in various situations.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand what causes and triggers stress, how it affects us and how we can help ourselves to improve our own and the teams resilience.
• Learn about the CALMER framework (Consider, Acknowledge, Listen, Manage, Enable and Resource) and how to use it to support ourselves and others.
• Learn how to cope with difficult situations, challenging behaviours, your own and others’ reactions and sometimes the powerful emotions these can evoke.
• Understand what a resilient person and team are and how to use CALMER to build resilience.

Intended Audience

All staff regardless of level and position.

Course Duration

1 half-day.

Course Sales

Places are funded for any organisation in England that is part of the NC1 contract, such as Alliance Medical and NHS NC1 PET-CT Staff.

For any person or organisation outside of the NC1 contract interested in accessing any of our courses from the UK, please contact the Academy to enquire about availability and course cost.

Unfortunately, this course is not available to international candidates.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please email petctacademy@christie.nhs.uk

Please read our booking Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Course Overview

Delivered by The Christie’s Medical Physics and Engineering department, the Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) course meets the requirement of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) regulation 15 of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17).

The course provides PET-CT and Nuclear Medicine staff with the knowledge, understanding and skillset to undertake an RPS role within their organisation, as detailed in the HSE’s Ionising Radiation Protection Series No. 6 information sheet.

The course covers the following subjects:

• The role of an RPS
• Management aspects
• Radiation risks
• Staff protection problems
• Legislation

Key Learning outcomes

• Develop an awareness of the hazards and risks of working with ionising radiation.
• Understand the legislative requirements for safely working with ionising radiation.
• Identify and apply suitable control measures in your workplace.
• Be confident to take on the role of Radiation Protection Supervisor.
• Be able to consider modality-specific risks and control measures.
• Gain knowledge of the relevant sections of Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and the approved code of practice.

Course Renewal

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recommends that a refresher should be considered if any of the following conditions apply:

• New and different radiation work begins.
• New legislation is introduced.
• The RPS has not been active in the role for some time.
• It has been about 3-5 years since the initial training.

Intended Audience

Radiographers, Technologists, Supervisors, Managers, and other suitably qualified/experienced staff who may be required to act as an RPS.

Course Duration

1 day course.

Course Requirements

A desktop computer or laptop with the following:

• Web camera
• Speakers
• Microphone

Mobile phones and Tablets are not permitted as they do not provide the same functionality enabling participants to interact with the course effectively.

As this is an interactive course, if you do not have a device with a web camera, speakers and microphone, you will not be allowed to attend.

Please download the Zoom app rather than joining the call via a web browser as the app provides more functionality and a far more stable connection. You may need to speak to your IT department to assist and allow for the app to be installed.

Furthermore, it is crucial participants attending the course are in a private space free from interruptions and cannot be overheard so they can interact with the facilitators and other candidates. Multiple delegates are not allowed to join from a single computer.

In order to maintain the quality of the learning experience for everyone, delegates who are unable to meet these essential requirements will not be admitted to the assessment.

Course Sales

Places are funded for any organisation in England that is part of the NC1 contract, such as Alliance Medical and NHS NC1 PET-CT Staff.

For any person or organisation outside of the NC1 contract interested in accessing any of our courses from the UK, please contact the Academy to enquire about availability and course cost.

Unfortunately, this course is not available to international candidates.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please email petctacademy@christie.nhs.uk

Please read our booking Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

To register for the Simulation Assessment, candidates must complete the IV Cannulation & Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals Level 1 or 2 elearning course.

Once complete, candidates can then book the Simulation Assessment via the elearning platform.

Please email the Academy to register for the IV Cannulation & Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals Level 1 or 2 elearning course.

Course Overview

This is the practical component of the IV Cannulation and Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals course. Before attending the Simulation Assessment, you must have successfully completed the theory and knowledge module on our elearning platform.

Delivered by The Christie PET-CT Academy’s specialist Clinical Skills team, this widely popular course teaches clinical staff to perform IV cannulations and administer radiopharmaceuticals in a safe learning environment.

The course takes a blended learning approach that combines an elearning course, followed by a face-to-face IV cannulation simulation training and assessment, and a workplace consolidation period before being signed off within your place of work to perform cannulations unsupervised.

The face-to-face aspect of the course can be conducted virtually or in person at The Christie in our state-of-the-art clinical training centre.

Learning outcomes

• Learn to perform effective IV Cannulations and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Understand vein and venous assessments.
• Develop awareness of quality patient care and management, including complications, anaphylaxis, and ongoing care.
• Understand how to accurately calculate tracer doses.
• Learn how to effectively manage and clean up radioactive spills.

Intended Audience

Clinical Leads, Radiographers, Technologists and Clinical Assistants. 

Course Availability

The IV Cannulation and Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals Simulation Assessments are repeated monthly. Due to the one-to-one nature of the practical course, capacity is limited to three participants per virtual assessment and four per face-to-face assessment.

Course Duration

2-hours for the elearning modules plus 1-day for the simulation assessment.

Prerequisites

No previous IV Cannulation experience is required. As this is a blended course, all aspects of the elearning course must be completed before progressing to the face-to-face simulation assessment.

Course Sales

Places are funded for any organisation in England that is part of the NC1 contract, such as Alliance Medical and NHS NC1 PET-CT Staff.

For any person or organisation outside of the NC1 contract interested in accessing any of our courses from the UK, please contact the Academy to enquire about availability and course cost.

Unfortunately, this course is not available to international candidates.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please email petctacademy@christie.nhs.uk

Please read our booking Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Course Overview

With more than 55 million people living with dementia worldwide and nearly 10 million new cases every year, it is ever more important for patient-facing staff to understand how to effectively identify, manage and communicate with patients diagnosed or suspected to be living with dementia.

Following the course, participants will have a greater understanding and will recognise how a diagnosis of dementia and delirium assessment, treatment, and care impacts on those with the condition, their families and those caring for them.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify the early symptoms of dementia and delirium to improve their knowledge and skills to care for patients with the conditions.
• Highlight the ethical implications of dementia and cancer on treatment and care in an oncology setting.
• Discuss how person-centred care and knowledge of the person will improve their well-being.
• Highlight how factors such as the environment and communication may impact a person’s behaviour.
• Identify the impact of caring on families and the importance of supporting and involving them in discussions around the treatment and care.
• Discuss the importance of Advance Care Plans and the lasting power of attorneys in planning future care and treatment.

Intended Audience

Patient facing staff and managers.

Course Duration

1 day.

Course Sales

Places are funded for any organisation in England that is part of the NC1 contract, such as Alliance Medical and NHS NC1 PET-CT Staff.

For any person or organisation outside of the NC1 contract interested in accessing any of our courses from the UK, please contact the Academy to enquire about availability and course cost.

Unfortunately, this course is not available to international candidates.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please email petctacademy@christie.nhs.uk

Please read our booking Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Course Overview

This workshop aims to support staff who regularly contact patients by telephone as part of their role. It will focus on specific key skills for effective telephone communication with patients.

The facilitators will offer an opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge and will enable participation and learning with interactive exercises and demonstrations.

Learning Outcomes

• Recognise the challenges of contacting patients by telephone.
• Explore key communication skills for conveying difficult information (e.g. cancelled appointment, active listening and supporting).
• Discuss strategies for managing confidentiality, cancelling/changing appointments, and responding to emotional reactions and questions.
• Apply R.I.N.G. – as a structure for contacting patients by telephone.

Target Audience

Front line health and social care staff, booking clerks, medical secretaries, ward/clinic staff, pharmacy staff, receptionists, etc.

Course Duration

1 half-day session.

Course Sales

Places are funded for any organisation in England that is part of the NC1 contract, such as Alliance Medical and NHS NC1 PET-CT Staff.

For any person or organisation outside of the NC1 contract interested in accessing any of our courses from the UK, please contact the Academy to enquire about availability and course cost.

Unfortunately, this course is not available to international candidates.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please email petctacademy@christie.nhs.uk

Please read our booking Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

To register for this course, candidates must complete the Essentials of PET-CT for Radiographers and Technologists elearning course.

Once complete, candidates can then book the Essentials of PET-CT: Scenarios and Solutions Course via the elearning platform.

Please email the Academy to register for the Essentials of PET-CT for Radiographers and Technologists elearning course.

Course Overview

Facilitated by The Christie PET-CT Academy team, this hugely popular interactive workshop provides candidates with the knowledge and understanding to confidently solve common problems experienced in a PET-CT service and is the next step in the Essentials of PET-CT course journey.

The Scenarios and Solutions course consolidates the learning covered in the Essentials of PET-CT for Radiographers and Technologists e-learning course through solving practical problems in a work-based setting.

Key Learning outcomes

Participants will gain further insights of how to solve various issues through shared experiences and prior knowledge gained from their roles and working in different departments. As a result, each course is unique due to the different contributions and merits each candidate brings to the course. To get the best out of the day a high level of participation is required from everyone involved.

Intended Audience

Newly qualified Radiographers and Nuclear Medicine Technologists. Not suitable for anyone with over 2 years experience in a PET-CT service.

Prerequisites

The Essentials of PET-CT e-learning course is a mandatory pre-requirement for all candidates.

Course Duration

1 day and a further 2 hours to complete the Essentials of PET-CT e-learning course if not previously completed.

Course Sales

Places are funded for any organisation in England that is part of the NC1 contract, such as Alliance Medical and NHS NC1 PET-CT Staff.

For any person or organisation outside of the NC1 contract interested in accessing any of our courses from the UK, please contact the Academy to enquire about availability and course cost.

Unfortunately, this course is not available to international candidates.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please email petctacademy@christie.nhs.uk

Please read our booking Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

To register for the Simulation Assessment, candidates must complete the IV Cannulation & Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals Level 1 or 2 elearning course.

Once complete, candidates can then book the Simulation Assessment via the elearning platform.

Please email the Academy to register for the IV Cannulation & Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals Level 1 or 2 elearning course.

Course Overview

This is the practical component of the IV Cannulation and Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals course. Before attending the Simulation Assessment, you must have successfully completed the theory and knowledge module on our elearning platform.

Delivered by The Christie PET-CT Academy’s specialist Clinical Skills team, this widely popular course teaches clinical staff to perform IV cannulations and administer radiopharmaceuticals in a safe learning environment.

The course takes a blended learning approach that combines an elearning course, followed by a face-to-face IV cannulation simulation training and assessment, and a workplace consolidation period before being signed off within your place of work to perform cannulations unsupervised.

The face-to-face aspect of the course can be conducted virtually or in person at The Christie in our state-of-the-art clinical training centre.

Learning outcomes

• Learn to perform effective IV Cannulations and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Understand vein and venous assessments.
• Develop awareness of quality patient care and management, including complications, anaphylaxis, and ongoing care.
• Understand how to accurately calculate tracer doses.
• Learn how to effectively manage and clean up radioactive spills.

Intended Audience

Clinical Leads, Radiographers, Technologists and Clinical Assistants. 

Course Availability

The IV Cannulation and Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals Simulation Assessments are repeated monthly. Due to the one-to-one nature of the practical course, capacity is limited to three participants per virtual assessment and four per face-to-face assessment.

Course Duration

2-hours for the elearning modules plus 1-day for the simulation assessment.

Prerequisites

No previous IV Cannulation experience is required. As this is a blended course, all aspects of the elearning course must be completed before progressing to the face-to-face simulation assessment.

Course Sales

Places are funded for any organisation in England that is part of the NC1 contract, such as Alliance Medical and NHS NC1 PET-CT Staff.

For any person or organisation outside of the NC1 contract interested in accessing any of our courses from the UK, please contact the Academy to enquire about availability and course cost.

Unfortunately, this course is not available to international candidates.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please email petctacademy@christie.nhs.uk

Please read our booking Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Course Overview

Delivered by The Christie’s Medical Physics and Engineering department, the Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) course meets the requirement of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) regulation 15 of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17).

The course provides PET-CT and Nuclear Medicine staff with the knowledge, understanding and skillset to undertake an RPS role within their organisation, as detailed in the HSE’s Ionising Radiation Protection Series No. 6 information sheet.

The course covers the following subjects:

• The role of an RPS
• Management aspects
• Radiation risks
• Staff protection problems
• Legislation

Key Learning outcomes

• Develop an awareness of the hazards and risks of working with ionising radiation.
• Understand the legislative requirements for safely working with ionising radiation.
• Identify and apply suitable control measures in your workplace.
• Be confident to take on the role of Radiation Protection Supervisor.
• Be able to consider modality-specific risks and control measures.
• Gain knowledge of the relevant sections of Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and the approved code of practice.

Course Renewal

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recommends that a refresher should be considered if any of the following conditions apply:

• New and different radiation work begins.
• New legislation is introduced.
• The RPS has not been active in the role for some time.
• It has been about 3-5 years since the initial training.

Intended Audience

Radiographers, Technologists, Supervisors, Managers, and other suitably qualified/experienced staff who may be required to act as an RPS.

Course Duration

1 day course.

Course Requirements

A desktop computer or laptop with the following:

• Web camera
• Speakers
• Microphone

Mobile phones and Tablets are not permitted as they do not provide the same functionality enabling participants to interact with the course effectively.

As this is an interactive course, if you do not have a device with a web camera, speakers and microphone, you will not be allowed to attend.

Please download the Zoom app rather than joining the call via a web browser as the app provides more functionality and a far more stable connection. You may need to speak to your IT department to assist and allow for the app to be installed.

Furthermore, it is crucial participants attending the course are in a private space free from interruptions and cannot be overheard so they can interact with the facilitators and other candidates. Multiple delegates are not allowed to join from a single computer.

In order to maintain the quality of the learning experience for everyone, delegates who are unable to meet these essential requirements will not be admitted to the assessment.

Course Sales

Places are funded for any organisation in England that is part of the NC1 contract, such as Alliance Medical and NHS NC1 PET-CT Staff.

For any person or organisation outside of the NC1 contract interested in accessing any of our courses from the UK, please contact the Academy to enquire about availability and course cost.

Unfortunately, this course is not available to international candidates.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please email petctacademy@christie.nhs.uk

Please read our booking Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Course Overview

Delivered by The Christie’s Medical Physics and Engineering department, the Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) course meets the requirement of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) regulation 15 of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17).

The course provides PET-CT and Nuclear Medicine staff with the knowledge, understanding and skillset to undertake an RPS role within their organisation, as detailed in the HSE’s Ionising Radiation Protection Series No. 6 information sheet.

The course covers the following subjects:

• The role of an RPS
• Management aspects
• Radiation risks
• Staff protection problems
• Legislation

Key Learning outcomes

• Develop an awareness of the hazards and risks of working with ionising radiation.
• Understand the legislative requirements for safely working with ionising radiation.
• Identify and apply suitable control measures in your workplace.
• Be confident to take on the role of Radiation Protection Supervisor.
• Be able to consider modality-specific risks and control measures.
• Gain knowledge of the relevant sections of Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and the approved code of practice.

Course Renewal

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recommends that a refresher should be considered if any of the following conditions apply:

• New and different radiation work begins.
• New legislation is introduced.
• The RPS has not been active in the role for some time.
• It has been about 3-5 years since the initial training.

Intended Audience

Radiographers, Technologists, Supervisors, Managers, and other suitably qualified/experienced staff who may be required to act as an RPS.

Course Duration

1 day course.

Course Requirements

A desktop computer or laptop with the following:

• Web camera
• Speakers
• Microphone

Mobile phones and Tablets are not permitted as they do not provide the same functionality enabling participants to interact with the course effectively.

As this is an interactive course, if you do not have a device with a web camera, speakers and microphone, you will not be allowed to attend.

Please download the Zoom app rather than joining the call via a web browser as the app provides more functionality and a far more stable connection. You may need to speak to your IT department to assist and allow for the app to be installed.

Furthermore, it is crucial participants attending the course are in a private space free from interruptions and cannot be overheard so they can interact with the facilitators and other candidates. Multiple delegates are not allowed to join from a single computer.

In order to maintain the quality of the learning experience for everyone, delegates who are unable to meet these essential requirements will not be admitted to the assessment.

Course Sales

Places are funded for any organisation in England that is part of the NC1 contract, such as Alliance Medical and NHS NC1 PET-CT Staff.

For any person or organisation outside of the NC1 contract interested in accessing any of our courses from the UK, please contact the Academy to enquire about availability and course cost.

Unfortunately, this course is not available to international candidates.

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