Training activity information
Details
Carry out a market comparison of scanners available from the main manufacturers. Review the advantages and disadvantages of the available systems in relation to departmental requirements
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
- Technical and performance specifications, including bore diameter and open scanners
- Magnetic field strengths
- RF coils
- Availability of pulse sequences
- Software packages
- Clinical applications
- Peripheral hardware (e.g. projection, fMRI)
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 9 |
Outcome
Identify equipment for a specified clinical service need. |