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Competencies
| # | Learning outcome | Competency | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Learning outcome 2 |
Competency
Decide on appropriate tests to apply to the assessment of the measuring device to ensure that it is performing according to its specified standard |
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| # 2 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Undertake and/or arrange for tests to be carried out in an environment, and with facilities, that are appropriate and traceable to national standards |
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| # 3 | Learning outcome 2 |
Competency
Obtain and interpret the results of tests and calibrations and report on the performance on the equipment |
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| # 4 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Safely operate and perform routine quality assurance measurements on simple X-ray equipment for quality assurance (eg dental, mobile and general radiography), using a range of image detector technologies |
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| # 5 | Learning outcome 3,5 |
Competency
Perform commissioning and acceptance tests on simple X-ray equipment and detectors |
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| # 6 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Safely operate and perform routine quality assurance measurements on mammography equipment |
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| # 7 | Learning outcome 3,5 |
Competency
Perform commissioning and acceptance tests on mammography equipment |
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| # 8 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Safely operate fluoroscopy systems and perform appropriate routine quality assurance measurements |
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| # 9 | Learning outcome 3,5 |
Competency
Perform commissioning and acceptance tests on fluoroscopy equipment |
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| # 10 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Safely operate CT systems and perform appropriate routine quality assurance measurements |
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| # 11 | Learning outcome 3,5 |
Competency
Perform commissioning and acceptance tests on CT X-ray equipment |
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| # 12 | Learning outcome 4 |
Competency
Devise test schedule for a diagnostic imaging system new to the trainee |
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| # 13 | Learning outcome 4 |
Competency
Instigate corrective action based on an evaluation of safety performance results |
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| # 14 | Learning outcome 4 |
Competency
Critically review safety performance programmes and make recommendations if appropriate |
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| # 15 | Learning outcome 5 |
Competency
Devise and undertake a critical examination for complex equipment, for example a cardiac intervention suite or CT scanner |
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Assessments
You must complete:
- 2 case-based discussion(s)
- 1 of the following DOPS/ OCEs:
| Test leakage of an X-ray tube | DOPS |
| Beam quality assessment for a diagnostic X-ray machine | DOPS |
| Measure radiation output for a diagnostic X-ray machine | DOPS |
| Perform scattered dose rate measurements | DOPS |
| Assess light field / radiation field alignment | DOPS |
| Calibrate and performance test a PACS reporting workstation | DOPS |
| Assess the performance of an automatic exposure control system on a radiographic unit | DOPS |
| Measure the radiation air Kerma for a mammography machine | DOPS |
| Measure tube voltages on a CT scanner | DOPS |
| Measure the focal spot on an x-ray machine | DOPS |
| Measure intensifier input dose rates in fluroscopy and acquisition modes for continuous and pulsed modes of operation | DOPS |
| Measure the scattered dose rate around a fluoroscopy x- ray unit | DOPS |
| Measure the radiation air Kerma for a bone densitometry machine | DOPS |
| Assess and interpret image quality and dose using a clinical phantom | OCE |
Learning outcomes
- Measure and record levels and characteristics of radiation
- Calibrate and test equipment that measures radiation
- Perform measurements appropriate to safety testing, commissioning and periodic routine testing of a wide range of diagnostic systems
- Devise an appropriate test schedule for safety testing, commissioning and routine testing for a diagnostic imaging system new to the trainee
- Devise and undertake the specification and evaluation of new diagnostic systems