RDGY10110

Learning Outcomes:

Learning Outcomes:

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

- Outline the key justification criteria for each radiographic examination and specific radiographic projections.
- Describe how to correctly undertake examinations of the upper limb and lower limb using the correct terminology & explain the reasons for specific patient preparation, positioning, X-ray beam alignment & exposure factors.
- Describe the correct methods for image appraisal criteria using the ten step image critique process.
- 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:

Radiographic terminology,
Patient preparation & examination justification,
Radiation protection practices,
Upper limb and lower limb Radiographic technique,
Radiographic Imaging viewing and critique.

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 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 & for completion of radiography tasks and additional resources in the from of the FORCE project with simulated patient cases.

For the groupwork assignment the Harvard referencing system as outlined should be used.

Generative AI (GenAI) may be used in this module as dictated by the UCD traffic light system. This module is Amber – students may use GenAI for specific purposes as outlined in each assignment brief and in accordance with the academic integrity policy. The GenAI tool used, prompts and descriptions of how the content was generated and manipulated must be declared and submitted with all assignments.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

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?

- Groupwork feedback will be given using the rubrics & any additional grader comments on brightspace. - Group feedback will be provided to the entire class following the EOT examination. - Students will also be provided verbal feedback on their performance during lab based practicals and 3D VR sessions by the demonstrators. - Students may contact the module coordinator to discuss the assessments & request individual feedback.

Whitley & Clarke (2016). Clark's Positioining 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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