SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING A MEDICAL ULTRASOUND IMAGING OPERATOR'S COMPETENCY

摘要

Methods and systems are provided for assessing a medical ultrasoundimaging operator's competency. The system includes a console containinga plurality of virtual controls, such as knobs, for simulating a real-lifeexaminationof a patient. The images created by the system change dynamically as thedifferent virtual knobs on the console are adjusted. The console provides acertificationexamination for a medical ultrasound imaging operator. The console alsoincludes a process to assess the medical ultrasound imaging operator'scompetency.The process determines a plurality of scores in order to assess the competencyof the medical ultrasound imaging operator.