RDGY30590 Computed Tomography

Academic Year 2024/2025

This module provides you with the fundamental knowledge that underpins Computed Tomography (CT) protocols, technology, and image processing. It addresses a broad spectrum of clinical scenarios and some basic image apperances to demonstrate the clinical utility of the modality. The module will incorporate lectures, tutorials, student-directed e-learning and quizzes and the theoretical learning will be supported by image review sessions. Spring 2024 trimester lectures will be delivered in-person at UCD. To undertake this module you must have already passed Clinical Practice of Radiography RDGY20180.


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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Throughout this module, you will develop knowledge, professional skills and personal attributes relevant to your future radiographic practice and at the end of this module you should be able to:

1. Explain the fundamental principles underpinning CT scanner technology, data acquisition and image reconstruction;
2. Explain the fundamental principles underpinning CT image display and post-processing of CT images;
3. Justify the most appropriate CT protocol or approach for a given clinical scenario based on clinical guidelines/evidence;
4. Discuss patient preparation and patient care (including radiation safety) for CT examinations;
5. Discuss the application of intravenous contrast agents to investigate specific CT clinical indications;
7. Apply theoretical knowledge of CT protocols/scan and reconstruction parameters to investigate various clinical indications;
8. Discuss how the various components of CT protocols influence radiation dose, image quality or outcomes;
9. Demonstrate an ability to identify and describe basic anatomy and pathology on CT images identified in the module.

Indicative Module Content:

The syllabus will encourage you to consider technological and clinical practice issues to include: Components of a CT scanner, CT scan and reconstruction parameters, digital image display, image quality, CT radiation dose, advanced processing, and the need for quality assurance in CT. Patient care and preparation, clinical indications, scan protocols, and basic image appearances will be considered for a range of anatomical areas.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Lectures

12
Tutorial

12
Online Learning

7
Total

101
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The CT module is delivered during the Spring Trimester and adopts a blended learning approach.
- The technology of CT topics are 1st introduced through recorded lectures that you can listen to at your own pace. In order to support this activity, you will engage with a Brightspace quizz and discussion board and attend an in-class tutorial on each topic.
- The clinical application topics are delivered face to face in UCD and are further supported through image review sessions to illustrate CT image appearances relating to that topic.
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


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 (Online): Mid-trimester Brightspace Quiz on specified module content.
35 minutes.		 Week 7 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

40

 No
Exam (In-person): One hour end of trimester examination End of trimester
Duration:
1 hr(s)
 Graded No

60

 No

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

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback on assessment tasks will be provided.

Name Role
Assoc Professor Shane Foley Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Martin Heduan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer