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Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Describe how to correctly undertake examinations of upper limb, lower limb and chest areas using 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 upper limb, lower limb and chest.
- 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 upper and lower limb and chest radiographs regarding anatomy, radiographic positioning and key pathology.
- Appraise the technical quality of radiographic images, including clinical acceptability and potential for improvement
- Locate normal and some abnormal anatomical appearances in relevant radiographs with accuracy and reasonable consistency.
- Describe the principles of Risk management, identify incidents, near misses & working safely as it relates to the radiology department.
Professional Skills:
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Use relevant peer-reviewed referral criteria for upper and lower limb and chest radiographic examinations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the patient examination implications of specific clinical scenarios.
- Locate normal and some abnormal anatomical appearances in relevant radiographs with accuracy and reasonable consistency.
- Demonstrate an understanding of radiographic image appraisal inclusive of ways of improving diagnostic quality.
- Demonstrate appropriate practical methods of radiation protection for skeletal radiography and an understanding of the processes of justification and optimisation.
- Start to interact with patients via role play in the clinical skills lab.
Personal / Professional Development:
- Students will be required to take responsibility for their own learning; independently using a series of reference text books and journal articles in order to carry out further reading on the subject matter of the module; use Brightspace and other web resources during autonomous learning.
- Students will be required to engage with Virtual Reality Radiography study units, online lectures and tutorials throughout the duration of module and gain 2D virtual training skills.
- Attendance at 3D virtual reality radiography training and X-ray Skills labs in UCD is required and students will gain pre-clinical equipment and patient positioning skills.
- Students will develop their communication skills and learn to work within a professional team to complete a task associated with the module content.
Radiographic terminology,
Radiographic Imaging viewing and critique,
Patient preparation and considerations,
Justification,
Radiation protection practices & the application of LMP rules,
Risk management,
Upper limb, lower limb and Chest Radiographic technique
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 26 |
Tutorial | 18 |
Laboratories | 6 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 190 |
Total | 240 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Exam (In-person): END OF TERM closed book written exam. The exam will cover the standard radiographic techniques of the lower limb, chest and all non technique lectures delivered throughout this semester. | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
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Participation in Learning Activities: Students submit a series of radiographic projections using the online 2D VR programme: DP hand, Lateral wrist, AP elbow, DPO foot & Lateral knee. One will be randomly selected for grading. |
n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
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Reflective Assignment: Critical reflection on two core characteristics of professionalism that you have learned about during the “Professional Skills” lectures and encountered during your clinical placement. |
n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 0 |
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Exam (In-person): MIDTERM 1hr closed book written exam. The exam will cover the standard radiographic techniques of the upper limb and all lectures up to and delivered during week 8 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
- Students will receive individual written feedback on their initial 2DVR assignment through the use of rubrics & any additional grader comments to support their future on-line 2DVR submissions. - Individual Feedback on final graded 2D VR assignments given using rubrics & any additional grader comments on brightspace. - Group feedback will be provided following the midterm written exam. - Students will also be provided verbal feedback on their performance during lab based practicals and 3D VR sessions by the demonstrators.
Name | Role |
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Dr Catherine D'Helft | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Michaela Davis | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Shauna Murphy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Jaka Potocnik | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Louise Rainford | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mrs Geraldine Redmond | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Shauna Daly | Tutor |