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Competencies
| # | Learning outcome | Competency | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Perform planar gamma camera commissioning tests and participate in the commissioning tests of Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)/ Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron emission tomography (PET)/ (CT) scanners |
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| # 2 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Make comprehensive quantitative routine performance measurements on imaging equipment |
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| # 3 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Critically review quality assurance programmes for radionuclide imaging |
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| # 4 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Instigate corrective action based on an evaluation of quality control results |
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| # 5 | Learning outcome 1,4 |
Competency
Understand the wider clinical situation relevant to patients presenting to the modality |
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| # 6 | Learning outcome 2,3,4 |
Competency
Develop and evaluate protocols for the optimal acquisition, processing and display of clinical images |
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| # 7 | Learning outcome 2 |
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Write standard operating procedures for radionuclide imaging |
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| # 8 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Use sophisticated image analysis software to extract quantitative information and enhance diagnostic utility |
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| # 9 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Modify and develop image acquisition and analysis software |
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| # 10 | Learning outcome 3 |
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Explain the cause and effect of a range of artefacts and of equipment performance limitations on the interpretation of clinical images |
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| # 11 | Learning outcome 2 |
Competency
Participate in the clinical audit of radionuclide imaging in nuclear medicine |
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Assessments
You must complete:
- 2 case-based discussion(s)
- 1 of the following DOPS/ OCEs:
| Prepare a phantom for SPECT QC | DOPS |
| Perform monthly QC on gamma camera according to Departmental procedures | DOPS |
| Process a renogram | DOPS |
| Perform a SPECT or SPECT/CT reconstruction | DOPS |
| Explain an imaging procedure to a patient | OCE |
| Explain breast-feeding details to a patient with regard to the test they are undergoing. | OCE |
| Discuss an imaging procedure with a member of the nursing staff. | OCE |
| Discuss the result of an imaging procedure with the reporting clinician | OCE |
| Present a clinical audit to colleagues | OCE |
Learning outcomes
- Perform and interpret measurements on imaging equipment, including gamma cameras, Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT/CT) scanners and Positron emission tomography (PET)/ Computed Tomography (CT) scanners, advising on the acceptability of their clinical use in a range of contexts
- Advise on the acquisition and processing of clinical planar, SPECT and PET images
- Analyse images to extract quantitative information and increase diagnostic utility
- Contribute to the clinical interpretation and reporting of images