Submodule: SPE154c1 — Scientist Training Programme | Curriculum Library

#	Learning outcome	Competency	Action
# 1	Learning outcome 2	Competency Analyse the requirements for the optimal acquisition, processing and display of clinical images.	Action View
# 2	Learning outcome 4	Competency Make recommendations on optimal acquisition, processing and display parameters for clinical images.	Action View
# 3	Learning outcome 3	Competency Use image analysis software to extract quantitative information from ultrasound images.	Action View
# 4	Learning outcome 2,4	Competency Explain the cause and effect of artefacts and equipment performance limitations on the interpretation of clinical images.	Action View
# 5	Learning outcome 1,3	Competency Use Doppler techniques to provide quantitative information relating to blood flow.	Action View
# 6	Learning outcome 2,3,4	Competency Interpret advanced techniques such as elastography, harmonic imaging and contrast enhancement.	Action View
# 7	Learning outcome 2	Competency Analyse the technical requirements, including transducers, for a range of clinical uses of ultrasound equipment.	Action View
# 8	Learning outcome 2,4	Competency Make recommendations on optimal equipment selection for each of these clinical uses.	Action View

You must complete:

Carry out scanner quality control tests based on recommended guidance	DOPS
Carry out probe quality control tests based on recommended guidance	DOPS
Use a phantom to assess the effect of different machine parameters, settings and modes on ultrasound images	DOPS
Use a flow or string phantom to investigate Doppler ultrasound measurement	DOPS
Observe the use of Bmode ultrasound during a patient scan	OCE
Observe several different clinical applications of ultrasound imaging e.g. vascular, obstetric, small parts, musculoskeletal, cardiac	OCE
Observe the use of Doppler ultrasound techniques during a patient scan	OCE
Discuss and analyse the information gained from a range of clinical ultrasound investigations e.g. vascular, cardiac	OCE
Observe the use of image enhancing functions and techniques e.g. tissue harmonic imaging, compound imaging, contrast agents during a patient scan	OCE
Obtain images of volunteers using ultrasound scanners. Measure kidney length, aorta diameter and common carotid artery peak systolic velocities in five volunteers, make three measurements of each. Consider and discuss the precision obtained and accuracy of these measurements. Investigate how probe position and ultrasound control manipulation alter these measurements.	OCE

Operate a range of ultrasound imaging equipment for quality assurance purposed
Advise on equipment choice and user-selectable options, including advanced functions such as harmonic, intracavity and elastography imaging
Analyse images to extract quantitative information and increase diagnostic utility
Provide a scientific contribution to the interpretation and reporting of images through explaining the scientific principles that underpin image acquisition

Ultrasound Imaging