FREE IR(ME)R Training for Non-Medical Referrers

Join us for this FREE training event qualifying you to refer directly in for diagnostics. A practical and engaging training session designed for healthcare professionals who refer patients for diagnostic imaging that uses ionising radiation. This course will help non-medical referrers understand their responsibilities under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R), supporting safe, appropriate and effective patient referrals. Training Information Are you a physiotherapist, chiropractor, osteopath, advanced practitioner, nurse or other healthcare professional involved in referring patients for X-ray examinations? This training has been developed to provide the knowledge required to understand your responsibilities as a referrer under IR(ME)R and to support safe, justified imaging requests in clinical practice. The session will explore the principles of radiation protection, the benefits and risks associated with ionising radiation, and the legal framework that governs medical exposures in the UK. During the session, participants will gain an understanding of: • The science of ionising radiation and basic radiation protection principles. • The benefits and risks of diagnostic imaging examinations. , • Typical radiation doses associated with common X-ray examinations. • The key requirements of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and subsequent updates. • The roles and responsibilities of referrers, practitioners and operators. • The importance of justification and adopting a risk-versus-benefit approach to referrals. • Appropriate use of referral criteria and imaging pathways. • Patient safety, professional accountability and clinical governance. • Alternative imaging options and when they may be more appropriate. Who Should Attend? This course is suitable for: • Physiotherapists • Chiropractors • Osteopaths • Advanced Clinical Practitioners • Nurses • Allied Health Professionals • Any non-medical healthcare professional who refers patients for diagnostic imaging involving ionising radiation. Learning Outcomes By the end of the session, attendees will be able to: • Explain the basic principles of ionising radiation. • Understand the risks and benefits associated with medical exposures. • Apply IR(ME)R requirements to everyday clinical practice. • Make informed, appropriate and justified imaging referrals. • Support patient safety through effective referral decision-making. CPD This training supports continuing professional development and provides evidence of learning in relation to radiation protection and IR(ME)R responsibilities for referrers.