Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations | e-IRMER - eIntegrity

Certificated IRMER training for healthcare professionals

e-IRMER is designed for clinical staff who use X-rays or nuclear medicine for the diagnosis of patients. It is relevant to doctors, nurses, radiographers and clinical technologists.

Quality-assured learning

e-IRMER satisfies the UK's theoretical training requirements for the medical exposure of patients to ionising radiations under IRMER, the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (Amended 2018).

The learning sessions are highly interactive, with images and self-assessment questions, which help to develop and reinforce your understanding on key themes. You can track your progress online. Once the course has been completed, you can print off a certificate to provide evidence of training to your employer or the UK's Care Quality Commission for any inspections.

e-IRMER is available online so you can study around your professional commitments, without having to take time out of the workplace.

This comprehensive e-learning programme has been developed and certified in the UK by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine and Health Education England e-Learning for Healthcare.

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Course content

e-IRMER course modules

Fundamental Physics of Radiation
Radiation Protection
Legal Requirements
Diagnostic X-Ray and Interventional Radiology
Nuclear Medicine

Modules covering radiotherapy will follow soon.

e-IRMER course themes

Interpretation of the regulations
The basic physics associated with ionising radiations
The risks associated with ionising radiations
The radio-biological effects of exposure to ionising radiations
The production of X-rays
The applications of ionising radiations for diagnostic X-ray imaging and nuclear medicine
Practical examples of the roles of duty holders
The application of ionising radiations for radiotherapy (to follow)
Practical examples of how to reduce patients' exposures to ionising radiations

For a full list of all the modules and sessions for our programmes, please go to: http://portal.eintegrity.org/catalogue

Testimonials

e-IRMER equips healthcare staff with the theoretical knowledge and understanding to help ensure patient safety during medical exposures to X-rays and nuclear medicine.

Stephen Evans, Former Head of Medical Physics, Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, UK

Certificates

On completion, you can download and print off a certificate that is endorsed by the relevant professional body.

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Access to the full programme	Cost
Single-user access for 12 months	£80*

*excluding VAT where applicable

To purchase a licence, please click on the Buy Now button below.

Multiple or multi-year licences are available. Please contact us for details.

Access for NHS staff

If you work for the NHS and have an NHS email address, please register for the programme via: https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Register

e-IRMER | X-ray and nuclear medicine safety training