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Curricular information is subject to change
On completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of different diagnostic imaging modalities used in veterinary practice including radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
2. Recognise and address the health and safety issues pertaining to veterinary radiography.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the correct handling of a range of equipment relevant to veterinary radiography.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the correct technique for radiography of a wide variety of views in both small and large animal species including correct positioning, centring point and collimation.
5. Understand different methods of processing radiographic images.
6.. Perform an image appraisal on a radiographic study.
7. Identify processing problems that affect radiographic image quality.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Autonomous Student Learning | 76 |
Lectures | 19 |
Tutorial | 5 |
Practical | 6 |
Total | 106 |
Student cannot be awarded credit for this module if they have already achieved similar educational outcomes in higher, further or secondary education.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Quizzes/Short Exercises: Image appraisal exam | Week 12 | Graded | No | 15 |
No |
Exam (In-person): An end of trimester MCQ exam worth 75% of the final grade. | End of trimester Duration: 1 hr(s) |
Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 75 |
No |
Participation in Learning Activities: Active participation in practical classes where tasks are undertaken to advance technical radiography skills | Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 10 |
No |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Dr Seamus Hoey | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |