Emerging Technologies

Competencies

#	Learning outcome	Competency	Action
# 1	Learning outcome 1,2,3	Competency Write a critical evaluation of the new imaging technique/technology with particular emphasis on its potential future role in patient care	Action View
# 2	Learning outcome 4	Competency Design a study to evaluate the impact of the new technology/technique Consider the ethical and Research and Development issues	Action View

Assessments

You must complete:

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

Critically evaluate emerging techniques and technologies in the application of clinical ultrasound	DOPS
Compare the performance of an emerging technique/technology between scanner manufacturers	DOPS
Carry out measurements to assess the implications of emerging technologies/techniques with regard to safety guidelines	DOPS
Observe clinical ultrasound scans using emerging techniques	OCE
Observe Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening	OCE
Discuss how emerging technologies and techniques compare to existing clinical practice	OCE
Carry out a risk assessment considering the clinical application of an emerging technique/technology	OCE
Consider the clinical safety considerations of an emerging technique/technology and take measurements to compare safety parameters	OCE

Learning outcomes

1. MR/US: appraise the key issues of an emerging technique/technology
2. MR/US: critically compare and contrast an emerging technique/technology with established techniques/technologies
3. MR/US: apply safety and clinical governance criteria to the evaluation of an emerging technique/technology
4. MR/US: design a study to evaluate the impact of the emerging technique/technology on the clinical practice at the training centre