Imaging With Non Ionising Radiation

Module details

Title

Imaging With Non Ionising Radiation

Type

Rotation

Module code

SPE104

Credits

10

Requirement

Compulsory

Aim of this module

To introduce the trainee to a range of equipment and techniques used in ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and non-imaging techniques, and understand the effects of image acquisition parameters

Competencies

#	Learning outcome	Competency	Action
# 1	Learning outcome 1	Competency Use Doppler to determine blood flow characteristics, appropriately selecting harmonic imaging, Doppler and other techniques to maximise the diagnostic potential	Action View
# 2	Learning outcome 1	Competency Investigate the effects of user selectable parameters such as Time-gain compensation (TGC), gain, power, etc, on the viewable image	Action View
# 3	Learning outcome 2	Competency Perform routine quality control measurements on ultrasound scanners, including general, small parts and cardiac scanners	Action View
# 4	Learning outcome 2	Competency Make measurements of ultrasound power output	Action View
# 5	Learning outcome 3	Competency Perform routine quality control measurements on a clinical magnetic resonance scanner	Action View
# 6	Learning outcome 4	Competency Investigate the methods of varying the tissue contrast weighting using a contrast phantom	Action View
# 7	Learning outcome 4	Competency Review a range of normal and pathological images obtained in one common application using simple pulse sequences	Action View
# 8	Learning outcome 5	Competency Measure and record the output of a range of equipment, eg lasers, UV and physiotherapy ultrasound	Action View
# 9	Learning outcome 6	Competency Perform safety and quality control checks on a range of equipment, eg lasers, UV and physiotherapy ultrasound	Action View
# 10	Learning outcome 6	Competency Measure and analyse quantitative measurements of non-imaging equipment performance	Action View
# 11	Learning outcome 7	Competency Work safely in rooms where exposure to non-ionising radiation may present a hazard.	Action View
# 12	Learning outcome 7	Competency Perform a risk assessment of a non- ionising radiation facility.	Action View
# 13	Learning outcome 8	Competency Make patient exposure measurements and performance testing on a range of non-ionising equipment.	Action View
# 14	Learning outcome 9	Competency Critically appraise an emerging modality	Action View
# 15	Learning outcome 3	Competency Undertake online and offline analysis and interpretation of the results.	Action View

Assessments

You must complete:

• 1 case-based discussion(s)
• 1 of the following DOPS/ OCEs:

Measure the output of a source of non ionising radiation	DOPS
Perform a risk assessment of a non ionising radiation facility	DOPS
Measure and analyse quantitative equipment performance	DOPS
Measure and analyse quantitative imaging equipment performance	DOPS

Learning outcomes

 

1. Assist with the use of harmonic imaging, contrast agents and Doppler techniques to maximise the diagnostic potential of ultrasound imaging, including determining blood flow. 
2. Perform routine quality control measurements on ultrasound scanners, including general, small parts and cardiac scanners. 
3. Perform routine quality control measurements on a clinical magnetic resonance scanner. 
4. Discuss a range of normal and pathological images obtained using simple pulse sequences, and evaluate the effect of contrast media.
5. Perform measurements and record the output of a range of equipment, g. lasers, ultraviolet (UV) and physiotherapy ultrasound.
6. Perform the required safety and quality controls checks on a range of non-ionising, non-imaging equipment, for example lasers, UV and physiotherapy ultrasound. 
7. Perform a risk assessment of a non-ionising radiation facility. 
8. Undertake performance testing on a range of non-ionising equipment. 
9. Identify and critically appraise the mode of operation and scientific principles of a new and emerging technology, and the evidence base underpinning the technology. 

Learning outcomes

1. Describe the legislation that applies to safe working within the radiation, workshop and clinical environments. 
2. Explain the physical principles behind the interaction of radiation with matter.
3. Describe the basis of clinical measurement. 
4. Discuss and evaluate the role of Medical Physics in innovation and service development.

Indicative content

• The physics and mathematics of image formation with ionising radiation as it relates to:
  • magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • ultrasound
  • imaging with lasers
• Introduction to image reconstruction techniques
• Introduction to image processing and analysis
• Image display characteristics
• Clinical application and a basic understanding of normal and pathological appearances within the image
• Introduction to image registration
• Quality assurance

Activities

• Observe and describe a range of imaging diagnostic and therapeutic techniques using non-ionising radiation in a range of clinical applications and reflect on how this specialism contributes to patient pathways
• Participate in a range of safety, quality control and performance checks on imaging equipment that uses non-ionising radiation
• Undertake a risk assessment on a non-ionising radiation imaging facility
• Critically appraise an emerging modality