Training activity information
Details
Perform a range of commissioning tests for a gamma probe system for use in sentinel node biopsy, and report the results and the acceptability or otherwise of the performance
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
- Clinical use of equipment
- Local quality control procedures
- National /international guidance for equipment quality control
- Preparation, use and disposal of radioactive sources
- Appropriate PPE
- Use of associated phantoms and equipment
- Comparison with specification
- Impact of faulty equipment on patient
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Describe the quality assurance systems routinely used for nuclear medicine equipment. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Perform routine quality control on the complete range of nuclear medicine equipment. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Prepare radioactive sources for use in quality control. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Analyse the results of quality control testing. |