Training activity information

Details

Assess the relative benefit and compare image quality parameters between modalities, and relate the image quality needs to the clinical application

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

Considerations are suggestions about what may be useful for the trainee to think about while undertaking a training activity. They should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to demonstrate or provide evidence for each of the considerations listed.

  • Concepts of resolution, contrast and noise
  • Clinical application
  • Clinical assessment of image quality
  • Reconstruction algorithms
  • Detector technology
  • Patient safety

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 7 Outcome

Appraise the relative benefits and limitations of diagnostic radiology modalities in clinical practice.