Training activity information

Details

Critically appraise an advanced ultrasound technique or technology and the clinical applications for at least one of the following:

  • Elastography
  • Contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS)
  • High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
  • Photo acoustics
  • 3D ultrasound tomography

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

  • Literature and evidence base
  • Clinical context and potential patient benefit
  • Advantages, weaknesses, opportunities and problems for clinical application
  • System design and operation
  • Advantages and limitations of techniques
  • Clinical applications
  • Standards and guidance
  • Clinical evaluation and validation of new techniques

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Use ultrasound scanners, applying basic and advanced modality controls.

# 2 Outcome

Interpret clinical ultrasound images.

# 3 Outcome

Assess the performance and safety of ultrasound scanners used in common clinical applications, including advanced imaging techniques.