Determine patient’s exposure factors

Determine the exposure factors to be used for producing a clear image of the pathology or trauma.

calculate patient’s exposure factors
determine exposure factors for a patient
determine a patient’s exposure factors
determine exposure factors for imaging
determine exposure factors to be used

skill/competence

sector-specific

Determine patient’s exposure factors is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Nuclear medicine radiographer: Nuclear Medicine Radiographers plan, prepare and perform nuclear medicine examinations, post-processing and treatment with a wide range of equipment and techniques using X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging and radiopharmaceuticals.
Diagnostic radiographer: Diagnostic radiographers plan, prepare and perform diagnostic imaging examinations and post processing, with a wide range of equipment and techniques using X-rays, strong magnetic fields or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and high frequency sound (Ultrasound).

Determine patient’s exposure factors is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Determine patient’s exposure factors – ESCO