Competency information
Details
Review the outcome of patient dose/image quality measurements in a range of modalities and recommend optimisation strategies Assess by simulation or measurement the effect of the optimisation suggested
Considerations
- National QA guidance and its correct application
- Fluoroscopy test objects
- Clinical reasons for high image quality
- NHS Breast Screening Programme documentation and its correct completion
- Use of different available test objects in clinical situation
- Computed Tomography image quality (IQ) phantoms
- Appreciation of the effect of Kernel and slice thickness on image quality parameters
- Image quality/patient dose trade-off
- Effect of exposure parameters on image quality and patient dose, including paediatric dose
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 | Outcome Perform appropriate measurements and/or calculations to assess patient dose for a range of examinations, which must include examples from radiographic, fluoroscopic, Computed Tomography and mammographic examinations |
| # 5 | Outcome Assess, by simulation and/or measurement, patient dose reduction interventions |