Training activity information

Details

Perform, or contribute to, acceptance testing of an MR 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

  • System operation
  • Local/national/international quality standards relating to imaging equipment
  • Manufacturer proprietary testing methods
  • Choice of appropriate test objects and imaging parameters
  • Safety audit including measurement of fringe magnetic fields
  • Analysis using in-house or manufacturer software

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Use MRI equipment safely to obtain images.

# 7 Outcome

Apply image analysis software to extract quantitative information from MR data.

# 8 Outcome

Assess and evaluate equipment performance through routine quality assurance and fault investigation.