Competency information

Details

Make measurements as part of the QA programme, including assessment of caliper positioning.

Considerations

  • Test objects and tissue-mimicking phantoms for B Mode imaging.
  • Performance testing of B Mode systems.
  • Testing of spectral Doppler and colour flow systems.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 7 Outcome Carry out quality assurance (QA) measurements and safety assessments on an ultrasound machine and critically evaluate their relevance to Vascular Science.