RDGY10070

Learning Outcomes:

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:

- Describe the key justification criteria & discuss the appropriate projections for specific clinical indications.
- Describe how to correctly undertake examinations of the pelvis, hips, abdomen, chest, spine & facial bones (including OPG) radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging; using the correct terminology & explaining the reasons for specific patient preparation, positioning, X-ray beam alignment & exposure factors.
- Discuss relevant radiation protection and patient care practices including justification and the application of LMP rules.
- Appraise radiographic images using the ten step approach, inclusive of addressing image quality, patient and technique related factors and pathology; in addition to suggesting methods to remedy any issues on repeat imaging.
- Identify normal and some abnormal radiographic appearances in relevant radiographs with accuracy and reasonable consistency.

Indicative Module Content:

Patient preparation & examination justification,
Radiation protection practices & the application of LMP rules,
Standard radiographic technique of the pelvis, hips, abdomen, chest, spine & facial bones (including OPG) radiographic imaging,
Radiographic Imaging viewing and critique,
Identification of normal & abnormal image appearances.
Introduction to fluoroscopic barium examinations.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Blended teaching approach utilised in this module:

A combination of in-person & on-line lectures and tutorials 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 labs attendance, lab participation & related activities, an individual critique of a radiograph assignment and an end of term written examination.

A series of online study units are available which includes access to pre-recorded videos of radiographic technique & access to the 2D VR software for student to practice their techniques & for completion of radiography tasks at home.

For coursework UCD's Harvard referencing style as outlined should be used.

The critique assignment is RED on Diagnostic Imaging Departments policy on the use of Generative AI. Generative AI use is prohibited & the use of AI tools (e.g. Gemini, Copilot) is not permitted in this module. Students are expected to engage directly with module materials and activities without the use of AI tools. No AI generated text or content must be included on the presentation. The RED AI declaration form must be completed and accompany the submission.

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) & Radiography professionalism 1 (RDGY10180) and are closely related to the practical skills to be further developed in Clinical Practice of Radiography I (RDGY10170).

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 during lab sessions. - Individual group feedback will be given using the rubrics & any additional grader comments on brightspace following the critique assignment. - Group feedback will be provided to the entire class. - 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.
Whitley et al (2020). Clark’s Procedures in Diagnostic Imaging : A System-Based Approach. 1st edition.
Balasubramaniam, R. & Watson, N (2023). Chapman & Nakielny’s Guide to Radiological Procedures. 8th Edition.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.