Training activity information
Details
Review the choice of pre-treatment imaging modalities for a selection of patients
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
Considerations are suggestions about what may be useful for the trainee to think about while undertaking a training activity. They should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to demonstrate or provide evidence for each of the considerations listed.
- Diagnostic versus radiotherapy imaging
- Role of functional imaging in treatment planning
- Use of different imaging modalities in radiotherapy planning including image fusion
- Advantages and disadvantages of different imaging modalities used for RT treatment planning
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 5 |
Outcome
Explain and critically analyse the use of pre-treatment and on-treatment imaging within radiotherapy. |