Training activity information

Details

Perform QA and/or commissioning under supervision on a range of diagnostic radiology equipment, and analyse and report results to clinical users, including:

  • Dental x-ray
  • General x-ray
  • X-ray fluoroscopy
  • CT scanner

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

  • Relevant clinical application and protocols
  • Selection and limitations of test equipment
  • National guidance and legislation surrounding performance testing of x-ray equipment
  • Limitations to x-ray image quality including spatial resolution, noise and contrast degradation

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 2 Outcome

Perform and appraise quality assurance on equipment across a range of diagnostic radiology modalities.

# 3 Outcome

Identify common image artefacts and make recommendations for rectification.