The Radiographic Assistant Practitioner’s role in Quality Control of Radiological Equipment
This briefing details guidance on the Assistant Practitioner's role in Quality Control (QC) of radiological equipment...
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IR(ME)R 2024
Please note this guidance is currently being updated in line with the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which came into force on October 1st 2024. These changes are necessary to ensure compliance with the latest regulations, reflecting updated practices for radiation protection and patient safety in medical imaging and radiotherapy. For more information, please see here.
Introduction
This briefing details guidance on the Assistant Practitioner’s role in Quality Control (QC) of radiological equipment. It reflects the requirements of IRR17, IR(ME)R 2017 and IR(ME)R NI 2018 and has been produced in collaboration with the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).