Summary Unit 21 Assignment 2 Brief

Curriculum area Science
Course title Level 3 Applied Science extended diploma
Unit title/No. Unit 21 – Medical Physics applications
Assignment title/No. Assignment 2 – Radiation Regulations


Assessment Grid
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GRADING CRITERIA POSSIBLE EVIDENCE
Explain the health and safety risks, side effects and
P5limitations of non-ionising and ionising radiation Report
technologies.
Explain how hospitals can employ health and safety
P6 measures, when using instrumentation, for the Report
protection of operators and patients.
Compare the health and safety risks, side effects and
M3 limitations of non-ionising and ionising radiation Report
technologies in medical applications to maximise the
protection of operators and patients.
Discuss the consequences of poor health and safety
D2 when using non-ionising and ionising radiation Table
technologies and the prevention and safety measures
employed.



Learning Outcome Learning aim B: Explore the principles, production, uses and benefits of
No. ionising instrumentation techniques in medical applications



For PASS (P5) have you: Completed (✓)



• (P5) State 3 legislations that are designed to inform hospitals and medical
providers how they must keep patients and staff safe from radiation.

For PASS (P6) have you: Completed (✓)



(P6) State and explain the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in controlling
radiation.

For MERIT (M3) have you: Completed (✓)



• (M3) Compare different health and safety measures used by hospitals to
maximise protection of hospital staff and patients. Include specific measures