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RDGY41250

Academic Year 2026/2027

Patient Care and Interventional Procedures (RDGY41250)

Subject:
Radiography
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Mrs Geraldine Redmond
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Online
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is designed for radiographers working in the area of interventional radiology. It aims to provide students with an in depth knowledge of the procedures provided by interventional radiology. There will be a systematic approach to discussing the interventional procedures currently performed in Irish hospitals focussing on promoting both professional knowledge and quality of service in the interventional radiology environment. This module aims to develop each students knowledge and understanding of the aetiology of the disease processes that present in the IR department, their compatibility with radiological intervention, the possible procedural risks and complications and the expected outcomes for each patient. It will demonstrate the integration and application of pharmacologiacl agents, medical devices, imaging procedures and technologies in the treatment and management of disease.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1. Competently discuss a wide range of procedural aspects of interventional procedures within the context of service provision and patient outcomes.
2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the pharmacological agents and the medical devices used in the interventional environment used.
3. Competently integrate information from a range of sources including the referring physician, the patient's past medical history and previous radiographic examinations.
4. Demonstrate a personal and professional ability to understand the care necessary for patients undergoing a range of interventional procedures.
5. Apply this knowledge to working practice within the clinical environment in order to uphold and improve standards of quality, service and professionalism in the interventional radiology environment.
6. Critically reflect on the advantages of using interventional radiology to develop and improve the quality of service provision in the Imaging Department


The United Nations identified seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as core to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and UCD contributes in general to SDG 4 Quality Education. Further SDGs explored within this module if relevant are listed below. A scale of 1 - 5 indicates the extent to which the SDG is covered.


 

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30
Tutorial

1
Specified Learning Activities

60
Autonomous Student Learning

110
Total

201

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Reflective and critical writing
Case based learning

AI Use Permitted for Limited Support:
Students may use AI tools for limited support in this module (e.g., idea generation, practice questions, or as a study aid). However, students remain fully responsible for the accuracy and reliability of their learning. Any use of AI must be cited appropriately.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

This module is open to Radiographers with a BSc Radiography or equivalent working in the interventional suite of the radiology department.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade Component repeat (in-module) Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Written assignment, submission date to be confirmed by MC Week 6 Graded No
30
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Written assignments, submission date to be confirmed by MC Week 11 Graded No
30
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: MCQ / short answer answer type assessment, date to be confirmed by MC Week 5 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: MCQ / short answer type assessment, date to be confirmed by MC Week 14 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No

As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.


Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn 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
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Ms Marion Maher Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Martin Heduan Tutor
Mrs Allison Kacperski Tutor
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