Training activity information

Details

Design and construct an in-house phantom for QA or training

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

  • For example: gelatine/Agar phantoms
  • Acoustical and physical properties
  • Phantom application
  • Advantages and limitations of phantoms
  • Phantom lifetimes and maintenance
  • Tissue mimicking phantom ingredients and recipes

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Use ultrasound scanners, applying basic and advanced modality controls.

# 6 Outcome

Deliver training to other clinical or non-clinical staff about principles of ultrasound and ultrasound safety.