Objectives

1. To establish training syllabi in radiation protection and quality assurance for new digital detector, interventional radiology, cardiology, mammography, bone mineral densitometry, screening and associated justification, ethical and efficacy issues
2. To develop training material in radiation protection in cardiology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and screening
3. To organise training workshops in new/candidate member states

Description of work

1. Survey of training requirements in radiation protection
2. Organisation of training meetings3. Writing training material

Deliverables

1. Training syllabuses, materials, works and trials of training approaches in specific technical and chemical areas of the project.
2. Training syllabuses, materials and work on the broader social issues in the project: Including referral criteria, Justification ethics, ethics and safety differences.
   

Workpackage description

Workpackage 7 describes a series of training activities. These relate in the main to the development of training syllabi, techniques and support material, including learning packages. Once these have been developed it is proposed to hold a series of training meetings to disseminate this information. The main thrust of this aspect of training activities will be focused on new and candidate member states. These activities will therefore support the implementation of the Medical Exposures Directive across new and candidate states.

In addition, a number of institutes actively participate in postgraduate studies. Thus it is anticipated that the project will assist research students studying for postgraduate degrees.
Training of staff at all levels is vital if new technology is to be implemented appropriately.