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Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act No. 53 of 1974)

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Competency Standards in South Africa

Competency Standards for a Specialist Pharmacist who provides Radiopharmaceutical Services in South Africa

Table 1: Summary of Radiopharmacy Competency Standards

Domain 2: Safe and Rational use of Radiopharmaceuticals and Medical Devices

 

DOMAIN 2: SAFE AND RATIONAL USE OF RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Radiopharmacists must have knowledge of the procedures and operations relating to the safe and rational use of radiopharmaceuticals. The competencies required in the domain for safe and rational use of radiopharmaceuticals are:

 

2.1 Knowledge and understanding of the pharmacology and biodistribution of radiopharmaceuticals; and

 

2.2 Knowledge and understanding of radiopharmaceutical and medical devices safety.

 

DOMAIN 2: SAFE AND RATIONAL USE OF RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES

COMPETENCIES

BEHAVIOURAL STATEMENTS
2.1 Knowledge and understanding of the pharmacology and biodistribution of radiopharmaceuticals.
2.1.1 E valuate the administration of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals as part of holistic patient care, where applicable.
2.1.2 Evaluate the clinical use of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals.
2.1.3 Understand the different types of radiopharmaceuticals used for diagnosis and therapy.
2.1.4 Understand the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles in patient management with radiopharmaceuticals.
2.1.5 Understand the biodistribution of radiopharmaceuticals.
2.1.6 Advise on the provision of effective and cost-effective radiopharmaceuticals.
2.1.7 Understand the various routes of administration of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals.
2.1.8 Appraise the clinical use of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals.
2.2 Knowledge and understanding of radiopharmaceutical and medical devices safety.
2.2.1 Promote safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals.
2.2.2 Identify, classify, and analyse the various types of radiopharmaceuticals, their side effects, and toxicities.
2.2.3 Demonstrate and apply principles ensuring the safe use of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals.
2.2.4 Demonstrate and apply principles ensuring the safe storage, distribution and disposal of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals.
2.2.5 Demonstrate the practical implementation of radiation safety principles.
2.2.6 Manage programmes in the radiopharmacy to minimise risks of radioactive contamination.