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Competencies
| # | Learning outcome | Competency | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Learning outcome 2 |
Competency
Review and critically appraise the patient dose measurement framework |
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| # 2 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Review and analyse methods for assessment of image quality in a range of diagnostics radiology equipment, including computed radiography, digital radiography, CT and image intensifier systems |
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| # 3 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Undertake measurements to assess image quality in a range of diagnostics radiology equipment, including computed radiography, digital radiography, CT and image intensifier systems, and interpret results in the context of the clinical use |
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| # 4 | Learning outcome 2 |
Competency
Undertake measurements to assess the patient dose in the equipment settings used to assess image quality above and advise on appropriate diagnostic reference levels |
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| # 5 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Review and develop parameters for assessing clinical image quality with clinical staff |
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| # 6 | Learning outcome 3,4 |
Competency
Review the outcome of image quality and patient dose measurements in a range of systems and recommend optimisation strategies Assess by simulation or measurement the effect of the optimisation suggested |
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| # 7 | Learning outcome 5 |
Competency
Calculate organ dose and effective dose for a range of investigations |
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| # 8 | Learning outcome 5 |
Competency
Calculate radiation risks and communicate them effectively to various staff groups and the patient |
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Assessments
You must complete:
- 2 case-based discussion(s)
- 1 of the following DOPS/ OCEs:
| Undertake CTDIw measurement | DOPS |
| Discuss optimisation strategies with users and the installer during commissioning of diagnostic X-ray equipment | DOPS |
| Assess image quality for a diagnostic X-ray machine using a simple test object | DOPS |
| Undertake entrance surface dose measurements for a fluoroscopy system | DOPS |
| Analyse and interpret data from a multislice CT phantom | DOPS |
| Use a (commerically available) software program to calculate a patient dose | DOPS |
| Measure the image quality in fluoroscopy and acqusition modes at varying pulse / frame rates on an image intensifier or flat panel screening system | DOPS |
| Measure the image quality for a mammography unit using a variety of test objects | DOPS |
| Explain CTDIw meaurement to a clinical team member | OCE |
| Present patient dose data to a multidisciplinary audience | OCE |
| Advise patients undergoing therapeutic isotope administration in Nuclear Medicine. | OCE |
| Calculate a patient dose for external radiation exposure and discuss the dose and risk with the patient. | OCE |
| Calculate patient dose for internal radiation exposure and discuss the dose and risk with the patient where possible. | OCE |
Learning outcomes
- Perform measurements to assess image quality in various types of equipment, to include computer radiography, digital radiography, CT and image intensifier systems
- Perform appropriate measurements and/or calculations to assess patient dose for a range of examinations, which must include examples from radiographic, fluoroscopic, CT and mammographic examinations
- Analyse patient dose measurements and, in the context of optimisation, draw conclusions
- Assess, by simulation and/or measurement, patient dose reduction interventions
- Calculate organ dose and effective dose, relate dose to risk and effectively communicate the risk