Competency information

Details

Review and assist in making measurements on images on Picture Archiving Systems (PACS).

Considerations

  • PACS applications and measurement systems.
  • Confidentiality and information governance issues related to PACS.
  • How imaging measurements are undertaken in a range of imaging modalities and how these contribute to patient management.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 3 Outcome Identify key anatomical landmarks on images obtained using ionising and non-ionising imaging media in the investigation of patients with cardiovascular, respiratory, sleep OR with gastrointestinal and lower urinary tract (LUT) disorders OR conditions resulting in referral to audiology, neurophysiology, or ophthalmic and vision science services, and describe the limitations and impact of results on patient diagnosis, treatment and care.