RDGY10070 Practice of Radiography 2

Academic Year 2024/2025

This module is core to BSc Radiography students in Stage 1. This module provides the knowledge that underpins the performance of radiographic examinations for the pelvis, hips, spine, chest, abdominal and facial bones areas. The overall aim of this module is to provide a solid knowledge base from which clinical skills may be fostered and developed to cultivate a proficient, critical and questioning approach to the practice of radiography. In this module, the core knowledge that a radiographer must have when performing a variety of radiographic examinations will be addressed through a combination of on-line and in-person lectures, tutorials, clinical skills labs & demonstrations, 2D and 3D virtual reality environments, image viewing and assessments.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Describe how to correctly undertake examinations of the pelvis, hips, abdomen, chest, spine & facial bones radiographic imaging using the correct terminology.
- Be able to describe the key justification criteria for each radiographic examination.
- Identify and explain appropriate projections for specific clinical indications for imaging.
- Explain reasons for specific patient positioning, X-ray beam alignment and exposure factors.
- Explain technical, patient and pathological factors influencing preparation and choice of technique for projections of the pelvis, hips, abdomen, chest, spine & facial bones radiographic imaging.
- Discuss relevant radiation protection and patient care practices including the application of LMP rules.
- Describe the correct methods for image appraisal criteria inclusive of addressing image quality and methods to improve such of a variety of radiographs regarding anatomy, radiographic positioning and key pathology.
- Appraise the technical quality of radiographic images, including clinical acceptability and potential for improvement
- Locate and identify normal and some abnormal anatomical appearances in relevant radiographs with accuracy and reasonable consistency.

Indicative Module Content:

Patient preparation and considerations,
Justification,
Radiation protection practices & the application of LMP rules,
Standard radiographic technique of the pelvis, hips, abdomen, chest, spine & facial bones radiographic imaging.
Radiographic Imaging viewing and critique,
Identification of normal & abnormal image appearances

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

100
Lectures

20
Small Group

5
Tutorial

15
Laboratories

8
Total

148
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Blended teaching approach utilised in this module:
combination of in-person lectures and tutorials, on-line lectures and tutorials delivered over zoom, and lab based practicals in the form of demonstrations and skills labs in the x-ray suite and 3D virtual reality labs.
During these labs students will have an opportunity to work in small groups to practice the theory learnt.

Assessment takes the form of written midterm and end of term written examinations in addition to the submission of a series of 2D VR examinations.

A series of online study units are available which includes videos of radiographic practice, access to the 2D VR software for student to practice their techniques, completion of radiography tasks in a 2D virtual learning environment, recommended reading / learning material and additional resources.



 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

This module contributes to the professional accredited pathway leading to BSc in Radiography.
The theories studied in this module follow on from Practice of Radiography 1 (RDGY10110/RDGY10140 GER) and are closely related to the practical skills to be further developed in Clinical Practice of Radiography I.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): END OF TERM closed book written exam. The exam will cover all material taught during this module including pelvis, hips, chest, spine, abdomen & facial bones radiographic techniques End of trimester
Duration:
1 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

50

 No
Exam (In-person): MIDTERM 1hr closed book MCQ exam. The exam will cover the standard radiographic techniques of pelvis, hips, chest & spine in addition to justification & application of the LMP rule. Week 5 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

25

 No
Participation in Learning Activities: Students submit a series of radiographic projections using the online 2D VR : PA chest, AP Pelvis, Lateral cervical spine, AP abdomen & OM facial bones. One will be randomly selected for grading Week 2, Week 4, Week 7, Week 11, Week 14 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

10

 No
Group Work Assignment: Groupwork scheduled during week 6. Students will be divided into small groups & will be required to record a powerpoint presentation critiquing a radiograph using the 10 steps Week 6 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

15

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

- Students will receive individual feedback on final graded 2D VR assignments given using the rubrics & any additional grader comments on brightspace. - Individual group feedback will be given using the rubrics & any additional grader comments on brightspace following the groupwork assignment. - Group feedback will be provided to the entire class following the midterm mcq examination. - Students will also be provided verbal feedback on their performance during lab based practicals and 3D VR sessions by the demonstrators.

Whitley & Clarke (2016). Clark's Positioining in Radiography. 13th Edition
McQuillen-Martensen, Kathy (2015). Radiographic image analysis. Fourth edition.
Raby, N., de Lacey, G. & Berman, L. (2014). Accident and emergency radiology: a survival guide. 3rd edition, Elsevier Saunders, London;Philadelpha.
Name Role
Dr Catherine D'Helft Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Shauna Murphy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Michelle O'Connor Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Louise Rainford Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Shauna Daly Tutor