Diagnostic Equipment Performance

Competencies

#	Learning outcome	Competency	Action
# 1	Learning outcome 1	Competency Perform, and write a report based on the results from, acceptance testing of a non-ionising radiation imaging system	Action View
# 2	Learning outcome 1	Competency Write a protocol for routine quality control and advise on appropriate testing frequencies	Action View
# 3	Learning outcome 3	Competency Assess the relationship between underlying technical specifications and measured imaging performance	Action View
# 4	Learning outcome 2	Competency Investigate, report and provide recommendations to rectify poor or faulty equipment performance	Action View
# 5	Learning outcome 3	Competency Critically evaluate the range of commercially available non-ionising imaging equipment available	Action View

Assessments

You must complete:

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

Participate in acceptance/baseline testing of a new ultrasound scanner	DOPS
Participate in commissioning of a new ultrasound scanner	DOPS
Carry out routine scanner quality control tests based on recommended guidance	DOPS
Carry out routine probe quality control tests based on recommended guidance	DOPS
Investigate the performance of ultrasound equipment that is not performing optimally and suggest a solution	DOPS
Investigate the effect that damage to components of the ultrasound scanning system has on the image quality of the system	DOPS
Observe parameters used during clinical scans and investigate optimisation of user selectable settings	OCE
Investigate how damage to components in the imaging chain may affect clinical measurements	OCE
Investigate how damage to components in the ultrasound imaging chain may affect clinical image quality using phantoms	OCE
Compare the performance of a portable scanner against a high end scanner using an ultrasound phantom and volunteer.	OCE
Establish an action plan for MRI protocol improvements with another healthcare professional (e.g. radiologist / radiographer).	OCE
Assist a radiographer to acquire images on a volunteer / research subject.	OCE
Discuss the results of a serivce review with n Manufacturer Engineer	OCE

Learning outcomes

1. Perform, evaluate and report on acceptance testing and routine quality control of a non-ionising imaging system; where possible on a range of equipment
2. Investigate and report on poor performance of non-ionising equipment
3. Assess and evaluate equipment performance and compare with the manufacturer’s specifications