Training activity information

Details

Create a workflow map of the clinical MRI service in the department, highlight the pulse sequences used for investigation of routine clinical examinations for a range of body parts, and why particular sequences are chosen to answer each clinical question

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

  • Choice of scanning parameters for routine examinations at the center
  • Advantages/disadvantages of 1.5T vs 3T for a range of routine examinations
  • Appearance of normal and pathological images
  • Roles of the multidisciplinary team

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 2 Outcome

Interpret routine MR and ultrasound images and advise on the choice of scanning parameters.