Training activity information
Details
Develop and deliver a training/update session on diagnostic radiology practice
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Recent guidance or publications
- Communication skills
- Interpreting information for the target audience
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- What are the intended outcomes of the training activity?
- How will you ensure you develop the specific skills required to plan, prepare, and deliver educational content effectively within diagnostic radiology practice?
- What criteria will you use to identify appropriate topics, and how do you plan to tailor the content to meet the specific needs of your audience?
- How will you determine the learning needs and objectives for your training session before you begin the planning phase?
- In what ways will you ensure the information is structured and organised in a clear, logical manner?
- What do you anticipate you will learn from the experience?
- What specific presentation methods and techniques do you anticipate learning or applying to engage your audience and facilitate learning?
- How will your discussion with your Training Officer help define the topic, target audience, and learning objectives for this session?
- What is your plan for researching and gathering relevant information to ensure the content is robust and evidence-based?
- What actions will you take in preparation for the experience?
- How have you planned to incorporate visual aids and interactive elements to support the delivery of your content?
- What benefits do you anticipate from practising your delivery and seeking feedback before the actual session takes place?
- How do you honestly feel about public speaking, teaching, and the responsibility of sharing your professional knowledge with others?
In action
- What specific topic within diagnostic radiology practice are you currently focusing on for your training/update session? Why did you choose this topic?
- How are you structuring the content of your session to ensure it is clear, engaging, and relevant to the intended audience?
- What methods are you using to deliver the information (e.g., presentation, demonstrations, discussions)? Why did you choose these methods?
- What decisions are you making during the delivery of the session in response to audience engagement and understanding?
- Which aspects of planning and delivering this session feel more natural, and which require more conscious effort to manage?
- How well are you conveying the key information to the audience?
- Are they asking questions or participating in discussions?
- What challenges are you encountering in explaining complex concepts or in keeping the audience engaged?
- What are you learning about effective communication and training delivery in a professional setting?
- How does this activity connect to your own learning and understanding of diagnostic radiology practice?
- Are you adjusting your delivery style or the content based on the audience’s reactions and questions?
- Do you need to seek feedback from the audience or your supervisor on the effectiveness of your training session?
- Are you ensuring that the information you are presenting is accurate and up-to-date?
On action
- What was the topic of your training/update session?
- Who was the target audience?
- What methods did you use to develop and deliver the session (e.g., presentation, interactive activities)?
- How did the audience engage with the session? What questions or feedback did they provide?
- What were the challenges and successes of the delivery?
- What did you learn about the process of developing and delivering a training or update session?
- What did you learn about how to tailor content and delivery methods to a specific audience?
- How effective were your communication and presentation skills?
- How did you assess the understanding and engagement of the audience?
- How will you approach future opportunities to provide training or updates?
- What strategies will you use to enhance audience engagement and learning?
- How will you incorporate feedback to improve your training delivery skills?
Beyond action
- Have you developed or delivered other training or update sessions since this training activity? How did your approach compare to this initial session?
- Consider the topic and audience of your training session. Have you had feedback or observed any impact of this session on practice?
- Have you discussed training methods or content with experienced educators or colleagues? Did their insights change your perspective on your delivery?
- How has this activity enhanced your communication and presentation skills?
- Has this experience influenced your ability to identify learning needs and develop appropriate educational materials?
- Consider how this activity has deepened your understanding of the importance of ongoing education and knowledge sharing within diagnostic radiology.
- Identify how your skills in developing and delivering training will be valuable for mentorship, education, and professional development activities in your future role.
- What actions will you take to continue developing your teaching and presentation skills?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 7 |
Outcome
Appraise the relative benefits and limitations of diagnostic radiology modalities in clinical practice. |