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RDGY40590

Academic Year 2024/2025

Technology of Computed Tomography I (RDGY40590)

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

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module aims to develop in the student a fundamental appreciation of the physical theories and principles underlying Multi Detector CT technology, thus encouraging a broader spectrum of clinical operation. It also aims to develop a fundamental appreciation of the principles of radiation protection and their application in computed tomography. This module focuses on the technology related themes of Hardware, Software, Image Quality, Radiation Dose and Facility Management. Interested candidates must be qualified radiographers eligible to register with CORU to practise radiography in Ireland or have Health Professions Council approval for Northern Ireland or UK applicants or equivalent for international applicants. Students are assessed via practical site based assessments in addition to end of trimester examination. Students are also required to complete & pass e-learning formative assessments in order to complete the module but these formative assessments will not form part of the final grade.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge Outcomes

Students will learn to evaluate the technology of MDCT across the related themes of Hardware, Software, Image Quality, Dose & Facility Management. On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Appreciate the history and development of CT system architecture;
2. Scrutinise the operating principles of current multi detector computed tomography equipment;
3. Be able to analyse the utility of CT parameters;
4. Reflect on aspects relating to CT image quality;
5. Discuss data & image processing strategies utilising computer technology;
6. Master radiation protection principles and CT dose terminology and their implications in practise.


Professional Skills

The module will facilitate development of professional skills in the exploration of CT technological principles. On successful completion of this module, students should have developed skills to:
1. Process and manipulate digital images;
2. Conduct individual literature research into advanced technical CT concepts;
3. Execute self-directed learning using eLearning and traditional text resources;
4. Assess the technical features of both their site and equipment;
5. Present effectively;
6. Communicate effectively both individually and as part of a peer group.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

30
Autonomous Student Learning

135
Lectures

30
Tutorial

3
Computer Aided Lab

8
Total

206

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
eLearning includes formative feedback and allows repetition until desired level is achieved.
Project work includes active task based research & learning and incorporates student presentation.

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
Assignment(Including Essay): Essay (5000 words). Students will critique their local scanner and CT suite, identifying strengths and limitations. Week 8 Graded No

40

 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Presentation: Technology/parameter based project in which the students design and present a CPD session for colleagues. Week 14 Graded No

60

 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Students must complete a series of formative online quizzes based on the eLearning content Week 4, Week 8, Week 12 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

0

 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

eLearning content includes formative assessments that are repeatable until an acceptable level is attained. Project work includes rubric based feedback

Seeram, E., (2015). Computed Tomography: Physical Principles, Clinical Applications and Quality Control. 4th Edition. Saunders Elsevier, St. Louis

Samei E. & Pelc N (2020). Computed Tomography: approaches, applications and operations. (ebook) Springer Press

Kalender W., (2011) Computed Tomography: Fundamentals, System Technology, Image Quality, Applications 3rd Edition. Publicis Corporate Publishing, Erlangen

Hsieh J., (2009) Computed Tomography: Principles, Design, Artifacts and Recent Advances 2nd Edition SPIE Press, Bellingham, Washington

Name Role
Assoc Professor Shane Foley Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Marie-Louise Ryan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Edel Thomas Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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