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administer contrast media

skills

working with machinery and specialised equipment

using precision instrumentation and equipment

operating medical equipment

administer contrast media

Description

Description

Use and administer contrast agents to enhance the visibility of the body in medical imaging.

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administer constrast agents

administer contrast agent

apply contrast agent

apply contrast media

inject contrast agent

inject contrast media

use and administer contrast agents

use contrast agent

use contrast media

utilize contrast agent

utilize contrast media

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)