The ESR is pleased to announce the publication of an Education and Training programme for health professionals in radiation protection of paediatric and young adult patients, produced by the RHYTHM (Radiation, Health, Safety and Quality for Youth: A Comprehensive Approach to Justification, Optimisation, and Education) project.
The 4-year project, which is coordinated by the European Institute for Biomedical Imaging Research (EIBIR), aims to improve the quality and radiation safety of medical imaging for children, adolescents, and young adults, with a particular focus on CT, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and CT as part of radiotherapy planning. Recognising the sensitivity of this population to ionising radiation and the critical need for optimised imaging practices, RHYTHM targets key challenges in justification, optimisation, availability, and accessibility of imaging services. These challenges include inappropriate imaging practices, disparities in access to dedicated paediatric imaging equipment, and insufficient education and outreach to healthcare professionals and patients. Learn more about Rhythm here.
More tailored educational material will be available as the project progresses, with the current programme already containing learning objectives and 8 dedicated learning modules.
Access the programme here.