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RDGY40010

Academic Year 2024/2025

Technology of Ultrasound 1 (RDGY40010)

Subject:
Radiography
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Marie Stanton
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module offers students the opportunity to achieve significant learning outcomes, which are highly valued by employers. Committed students can develop their clinical and academic knowledge of the technology of ultrasound, and simultaneously develop a range of generic skills such as information literacy, problem solving, and self evaluation. Students registered for this module are offered the opportunity to develop their knowledge of the following topics: Introductory ultrasound physics concepts; Reflection and refraction; Emission and reception; Attenuation; Ultrasound equipment controls; and Introduction to Doppler. This module is the first of two core modules in ultrasound technology. In order to undertake this module students must be actively scanning in a clinical ultrasound department and have a named clinical supervisor. The work experience associated with this module should include supervised and independent investigation of the principles and applications of ultrasound technology.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: discuss the underlying physical principles of current diagnostic ultrasound instruments; justify parameters selected for relevant ultrasound examinations; evaluate technical settings; optimise image quality in sonography; critically evaluate information sources related to ultrasound technology; and communicate written information in an effective manner.

Indicative Module Content:

Introductory ultrasound physics concepts; Reflection and refraction; Emission and reception; Attenuation; Ultrasound equipment controls; and Introduction to Doppler theory.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

18
Tutorial

14
Practical

6
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Placement/Work Experience

85
Total

203

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures incorporating active learning strategies such as group and whole class discussions. Worksheets to stimulate self-directed learning and continuous integration of theory and clinical practice. Written assignment requiring evaluation and discussion of technical parameters. Alignment between module outcomes; teaching and learning strategies and assessments.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Students must arrange and complete three months of clinical experience in an ultrasound department, prior to commencing this Programme.
Students must be actively scanning throughout this module.
Students must provide written evidence of an agreement with a clinical ultrasound department to provide clinical ultrasound experience and supervision throughout the Programme.
Students must register for all three Technology of Ultrasound modules.
Applicants should be qualified Radiographers with Department of Health and Children approval to practise Radiography in Ireland or qualified Midwives registered with An Bord Altranais.
Applicants should have completed one year of general experience in Radiography or Midwifery.
Other Professionals are considered on individual merit, but must be actively scanning in order to undertake modules in the Master of Science Ultrasound Programme.


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
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Multiple Choice Exam assessing introductory concepts of ultrasound physics Week 7 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

50

 No
Assignment(Including Essay): 3000 word written assignment Week 10 Graded No

50

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
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?

Not yet recorded.

Hoskins, P., Martin, K., & Thrush, A. (Eds.). (2019). Diagnostic
Ultrasound: Physics and Equipment (3rd ed.). CRC Press.
https://doi.org/10.1201/9781138893603

Name Role
Ms Therese Herlihy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Mary Moran Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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