RDGY10070

Learning Outcomes:

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Describe how to correctly undertake examinations of the pelvis, hips, abdomen, chest, spine & facial bones radiographic imaging using the correct terminology.
- Be able to describe the key justification criteria for each radiographic examination.
- Identify and explain appropriate projections for specific clinical indications for imaging.
- Explain reasons for specific patient positioning, X-ray beam alignment and exposure factors.
- Explain technical, patient and pathological factors influencing preparation and choice of technique for projections of the pelvis, hips, abdomen, chest, spine & facial bones radiographic imaging.
- Discuss relevant radiation protection and patient care practices including the application of LMP rules.
- Describe the correct methods for image appraisal criteria inclusive of addressing image quality and methods to improve such of a variety of radiographs regarding anatomy, radiographic positioning and key pathology.
- Appraise the technical quality of radiographic images, including clinical acceptability and potential for improvement
- Locate and identify normal and some abnormal anatomical appearances in relevant radiographs with accuracy and reasonable consistency.

Indicative Module Content:

Patient preparation and considerations,
Justification,
Radiation protection practices & the application of LMP rules,
Standard radiographic technique of the pelvis, hips, abdomen, chest, spine & facial bones radiographic imaging.
Radiographic Imaging viewing and critique,
Identification of normal & abnormal image appearances

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Blended teaching approach utilised in this module:

A combination of in-person lectures and tutorials, on-line lectures and tutorials delivered over zoom, and mandatory lab based practicals in the form of demonstrations and skills labs in the x-ray suite and 3D virtual reality (3DVR) labs. During these labs students will have an opportunity to work in small groups to practice the theory learnt in both the xray suite and the 3DVR labs.

Assessment takes the form of a midterm MCQ quiz, a groupwork assignment on the critique of a radiograph, submission of a series of 2DVR examinations following full attendance of the mandatory labs and an end of term written examination.

A series of online study units are available which includes videos of radiographic practice, access to the 2D VR software for student to practice their techniques, completion of radiography tasks in a 2D virtual learning environment, recommended reading / learning material and additional resources.

Use of generative artificial intelligence, or other machine learning technology is generally not permitted for any student coursework or assignments in this module besides for design/visual purposes only & the AI declaration must be completed. Please review each assignment for specifics.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Learning Recommendations:

This module contributes to the professional accredited pathway leading to BSc in Radiography.
The theories studied in this module follow on from Practice of Radiography 1 (RDGY10110/RDGY10140 GER) and are closely related to the practical skills to be further developed in Clinical Practice of Radiography I.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

 

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?

- Students will receive individual feedback on final graded 2D VR assignments given using the rubrics & any additional grader comments on brightspace. - Individual group feedback will be given using the rubrics & any additional grader comments on brightspace following the groupwork assignment. - Group feedback will be provided to the entire class following the midterm mcq examination. - Students will also be provided verbal feedback on their performance during lab based practicals and 3D VR sessions by the demonstrators.

Whitley & Clarke (2016). Clark's Positioning in Radiography. 13th Edition
Whitley A.S et al. (2024). Clark's Pocket Handbook For Radiographers. 3rd Edition
McQuillen-Martensen, Kathy (2024). Radiographic image analysis. 6th edition.
Raby, N., de Lacey, G. & Berman, L. (2014). Accident and emergency radiology: a survival guide. 3rd edition, Elsevier Saunders, London;Philadelpha.

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