Work-based content
Competencies
| # | Learning outcome | Competency | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Learning outcome 1,2 |
Competency
Design and conduct a study to evaluate occupational exposure to static magnetic fields |
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| # 2 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Advise on the importance of entering the correct patient height and/or weight for SAR calculation |
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| # 3 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Measure the acoustic noise generated by a variety of MR pulse sequences and, if possible, different MR systems |
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| # 4 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Identify and use appropriate measuring equipment to investigate occupational and/or patient exposure levels |
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| # 5 | Learning outcome 1,2 |
Competency
Assess the suitability of non-ionising radiation test equipment and phantoms |
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| # 6 | Learning outcome 1,2 |
Competency
Measure total acoustic power from diagnostic and therapy ultrasound equipment (eg high-intensity focused ultrasound, lithotripsy) |
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| # 7 | Learning outcome 1,2 |
Competency
Measure acoustic pressure and derived intensities from continuous and pulsed ultrasound systems |
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| # 8 | Learning outcome 1,2 |
Competency
Undertake measurements to determine thermal and mechanical indices associated with exposure to ultrasound |
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| # 9 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Interpret and report on findings, providing advice on exposure and safe exposure levels |
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Assessments
You must complete:
- 2 case-based discussion(s)
- 1 of the following DOPS/ OCEs:
| Use a force balance to measure acoustic intensity | DOPS |
| Use a force balance to measure acoustic power | DOPS |
| Use a hydrophone to measure acoustic pressure | DOPS |
| Use a hydrophone to measure the mechanical index of an ultrasound beam | DOPS |
| Use a thermal camera or thermal test object to measure the temperature of ultrasound probe surfaces prior to and post clinical examination/use on a volunteer | OCE |
| Measure the mechanical properties of ultrasound beams applied for different clinical applications and compare to current standards | OCE |
| Measure the thermal properties of ultrasound beams applied for different clinical applications and compare to current standards | OCE |
| Following from clinical observation, use a hydrophone to measure and compare the acoustic properties of the ultrasound beams in the laboratory setting which are representative of clinical output. | OCE |
Learning outcomes
- MR/US: identify and use appropriate measuring equipment
- MR/US: design measurement schemes to reduce uncertainty
- Advise colleagues and other professionals on exposure levels and safe working practice