Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit-Level Outcome 1:
1.1 Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to support the range of techniques used in the clinical context.
1.2 Apply knowledge of ultra sound to support the choice of equipment and the correct use of controls for quality image production.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit-Level Outcome 2:
2.2 Apply appropriate Patient Care before, during and after the examination to ensure patient’s welfare.
2.2 Communicate procedures and requirements to facilitate informed consent.
2.3 Perform procedures efficiently and safely to ensure that the medical status of the patient is not adversely affected.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit-Level Outcome 3:
3.1 Apply the bio-ethical requirements of a professional medical environment.
3.2 Recognise and act upon psychological and cultural considerations of the patient.
3.3 Protect and maintain the rights of the patient, as entrenched in the Human Rights Bill, Patients Charter and relevant medical law.
3.4 Solve advanced problems to facilitate effective patient management.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit-Level Outcome 4:
4.1 Enter and retrieve relevant patient data to aid patient management and care.
4.2 Apply knowledge and skills to manage technology and resources.
4.3 Apply knowledge to build team cooperation and promote cooperative work.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit-Level Outcome 5:
5.1 Take images necessary to show anatomy relevant to the ultrasound protocol.
5.2 Recognise normal and abnormal patterns.
5.3 Apply physics principles of ultrasound and Doppler to produce optimum quality images.
5.4 Record all required measurements to allow accurate assessment.
5.5 Recognise and minimise imaging artefacts, where possible, to avoid misdiagnosis.
5.6 Interpret images using relevant information.
5.7 Describe the clinical information and pathology which influence scanning protocols.
5.8 Discuss the role of sonography in holistic patient care when further investigations are required.
5.9 Assist appropriately qualified specialists in the performance of invasive procedures.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit-Level Outcome 6:
6.1 Identify scanning planes for each organ to ensure an optimal examination.
6.2 Ensure that images show correct patient and technical information to comply with medico-legal requirements.
6.3 Recognise normal sonographic appearances of structures in the specified examinations.
6.4 Recognise variations to detect abnormalities.
6.5 Describe normal and abnormal appearances (verbally and in written format) to ensure that the information is beneficial for treatment of the patient.
6.6 Recognise measurements outside normal parameters to describe abnormalities.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit-Level Outcome 7:
7.1 Apply general health and safety principles to comply with relevant legislation and regulations.
7.2 Apply knowledge of bio-effects and their potential for harm in the performance of scanning protocols.
7.3 Maintain a hygienic and safe workstation to eliminate the risks of cross infection.
7.4 Apply personal protective measures to ensure own and patient safety.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit-Level Outcome 8:
8.1 Apply management principles to ensure effective utilization of sonographic facilities.
8.2 Identify broad aspects of quality assurance for implementation in the workplace.
8.3 Assess images for maintenance of quality.
8.4 Identify equipment malfunction and take appropriate action to effect repairs.
8.5 Maintain equipment to ensure an optimal performance which conforms to current health and safety regulations.
Integrated Assessment:
The evaluation of success in achieving the required outcomes is predominantly by continuous assessment of the theoretical, practical and clinical aspects. In this way the learner will undergo a variety of assessment methods to prove the required competence which could include, amongst others, written and oral examinations, OSCE’s, researched and practical case studies, assignments, guided self studies, completion of a log book of clinical experience and clinical assessment in the working environment.
All of these assessments will demonstrate whether or not the learner has mastered the theoretical knowledge essential to the practical application in the clinical environment and whether or not they are capable of practicing competently and safely in the specified field of Diagnostic Ultrasound.
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