Training activity information
Details
Critically appraise the clinical application of at least two diagnostic x-ray imaging modalities, their relative limitations and benefits and their impact on the patient pathway
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
- Clinical application of diagnostic radiology modalities
- The specific requirements of the breast imaging system
- The breast screening programme
- The applications of digital mask subtraction in fluoroscopy
- The use of contrast
- CT applications including cardiac CT, CT fluoroscopy and radiotherapy treatment planning
- Benefits and limitations of imaging modalities
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 7 |
Outcome
Appraise the relative benefits and limitations of diagnostic radiology modalities in clinical practice. |