Training activity information
Details
Identify the clinical context that necessitates imaging, the optimal pulse sequences and acquisition parameters to meet this clinical need, and process and analyse data for clinical use, for each of the body imaging methods listed:
- DCE
- DWI
- MRA
- Dixon imaging
- Fat/iron quantification
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
- Principles and applications of the various pulse sequences
- Relevant anatomy and physiology
- Operation of the image analysis software
- Limitations of the input data
- Accuracy and reproducibility of the quantitative results clinical/physical/physiological interpretation of results
- Water/fat suppression methods
- Quantification
- Use of contrast agents, including types, kinetics and safety
- Comparison of contrast vs non-contrast techniques
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 |
Outcome
Explain the principles of major pulse sequences in clinical use. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Appraise the key issues for advanced/specialist MR examinations and optimise clinical protocols. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Apply image analysis software to extract quantitative information from MR data. |