Training activity information
Details
Identify normal and pathological features for a range of routine ultrasound examinations
- General abdominal
- Echocardiography
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Vascular
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
- Impact on image quality of ultrasound scanner and transducer, pre-sets and choice of scanning parameters
- Clinical protocols for image acquisition
- Common clinical measurements and normal ranges
- Typical artefacts in normal and pathological images
- Patient preparation and positioning
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Interpret routine MR and ultrasound images and advise on the choice of scanning parameters. |