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Learning outcome |
Title |
Knowledge |
1 |
1 |
Use Doppler to determine blood flow characteristics, appropriately selecting harmonic imaging, Doppler and other techniques to maximise the diagnostic potential |
- The major applications and uses of ultrasound imaging in a range of common investigations.
- The acquisition procedures of a range of common investigations.
- Options available to support ultrasound diagnosis, including Doppler, harmonic imaging and contrast agents.
- The options available to support ultrasound diagnosis, including Doppler, harmonic imaging and contrast agents.
- Specialist uses of diagnostic ultrasound.
- Acquisition of ultrasound in a range of common investigations.
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2 |
1 |
Investigate the effects of user selectable parameters such as Time-gain compensation (TGC), gain, power, etc, on the viewable image |
- The effect of user’s electable parameters on the viewable image.
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3 |
2 |
Perform routine quality control measurements on ultrasound scanners, including general, small parts and cardiac scanners |
- Performance criteria, including remedial and suspension levels, for a range of ultrasound scanners.
- Phantoms available for assessing ultrasound scanner performance.
- External factors affecting image displays.
- Quality assurance of image display systems.
- The range of measurements and which are appropriate for measuring non-ionising radiation equipment performance.
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4 |
2 |
Make measurements of ultrasound power output |
- The bioeffects of ultrasound.
- The risk factors associated with patient exposure to ultrasound.
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5 |
3 |
Perform routine quality control measurements on a clinical magnetic resonance scanner |
- The basic role of the major components of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system.
- UK and US MR quality procedures.
- Distinction between acceptance, baseline and routine measurements.
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6 |
4 |
Investigate the methods of varying the tissue contrast weighting using a contrast phantom |
- The role of imaging parameters in determining image contrast.
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7 |
4 |
Review a range of normal and pathological images obtained in one common application using simple pulse sequences |
- Normal and pathological MR anatomy relevant to the common application.
- Practical aspects of the patient imaging process, including health and safety, infection control, informed consent.
- Image weighting in the context of MRI.
- Benefits that Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) brings to the range of available imaging techniques.
- Action and limitations of MR contrast agents.
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8 |
5 |
Measure and record the output of a range of equipment, eg lasers, UV and physiotherapy ultrasound |
- Use and operation of a range of common non-ionising non-imaging applications, to include lasers, Ultraviolet (UV), lithotripsy, electron microscopy (EM), etc.
- The physical principles behind different sources of non-ionising radiation.
- Methods of measuring the output of lasers, UV and US equipment.
- The use and operation of a range of common non-ionising non- imaging applications, to include; lasers, UV, lithotripsy, therapeutic ultrasound, EM etc.
- Safety requirements in the use of non-ionising radiation.
- A range of clinical applications for each technique.
- The use and operation of a range of common non-ionising non- imaging applications, to include lasers, UV, lithotripsy, therapeutic ultrasound, EM, etc.
- Safety requirements in the use of non-ionising radiation.
- Differences in imaging and non-imaging techniques sharing a common physical principle.
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9 |
6 |
Perform safety and quality control checks on a range of equipment, eg lasers, UV and physiotherapy ultrasound |
- Safety and quality controls checks required on a range of non- ionising non-imaging equipment.
- National and International standards relating to equipment safety and quality control.
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10 |
6 |
Measure and analyse quantitative measurements of non-imaging equipment performance |
- The range of measurements and which are appropriate for measuring non-imaging equipment performance.
- Principal scientific differences between imaging and non-imaging applications of non-ionising radiation.
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11 |
7 |
Work safely in rooms where exposure to non-ionising radiation may present a hazard. |
- Safe practice in the handling of sources of non-ionising radiation.
- Safety issues relevant to staff and patient in relation to common non-ionising options.
- Safety information that should be given to patients either before and after exposure.
- Methods of exposure reduction.
- The risks associated with occupational and patient exposure to non-ionising radiation.
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12 |
7 |
Perform a risk assessment of a non- ionising radiation facility. |
- Main items of legislation and sources of advice relevant to the use and exposure to non-ionising radiation, distinguishing between acts, regulations, codes of practice and guidance, and the controls available to ensure safe working practice within a non-ionising radiation facility.
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13 |
8 |
Make patient exposure measurements and performance testing on a range of non-ionising equipment. |
- Choice of test equipment used in performance measurements in non-ionising radiation.
- Likely and theoretical safety issues in relation to the exposure to non-ionising radiation.
- Methods of exposure reduction.
- Choice of method for detecting and measuring non-ionising radiation exposure.
- Risks and the risk factors associated with patient exposure.
- Uncertainties in the measurement of non-ionising radiation.
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14 |
9 |
Critically appraise an emerging modality |
- Medical physics and the application of a chosen emerging technology.
- Sources of information pertinent to operation and safety.
- Mode of operation and scientific principles of new and emerging technologies.
- Determination of exposure from the new technique.
- Determination of the risks and benefits from new techniques and minimisation of the risks.
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15 |
3 |
Undertake online and offline analysis and interpretation of the results. |
- The range of measurements and which are appropriate for measuring non-ionising radiation equipment performance.
- Distinction between acceptance, baseline and routine measurements.
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