Training activity information
Details
Investigate artefacts in patient images and non-imaging data-sets with consideration of the cause of the artefact, including scope for corrective action and the implications for qualitative and quantitative interpretation
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
- Normal appearances of a range of diagnostic images
- Artefacts arising due to equipment malfunction
- Artefacts arising due to operator error/protocol deviation
- Artefacts arising due to patient factors (e.g. motion)
- Radiopharmaceutical labelling
- Corrections for artefacts
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 |
Outcome
Identify deviations and errors, evaluate their impact, and formulate appropriate responses to best mitigate adverse effects on patient care and outcomes. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Devise and apply solutions to commonly arising issues to meet patient care objectives in a safe and non-discriminatory manner, drawing on both own relevant specialist knowledge and skills, and those of others. |