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RDGY20210

Academic Year 2022/2023

Tech of Rad: RIS/PACS (RDGY20210)

Subject:
Radiography
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Ms Shauna Murphy
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will be delivered to BSc Radiography students. This module addresses the fundamentals of digital imaging workflow and technology relevant to diagnostic imaging. In addition to developing a knowledge base in the subject of Digital Information & Healthcare Information and Communication Technology (ICT), each student will gain skill in using an enterprise level RIS/PACS system. The importance of system security in a medical setting, and the impact of digital systems on the patient care pathway will be addressed and practical skills labs covering the entire patient workflow from a diagnostic imaging perspective. Data protection best practice in a clinical setting will also be explored. These activities will be driven through didactic lectures, online learning and lab sessions.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Outcomes are assessed through the portfolio with preparedness assessed through the quizzes.

Understand the theoretical principles underlying HCIT systems.
Competently undertake the complete workflow of a diagnostic imaging examination.
Consider best practice principles with regard to data protection.
Apply problem solving skills as part of RIS/PACS diagnostic imaging workflow.
Appreciate future challenges and opportunities for Healthcare IT.
Demonstrate autonomous professionalism through the personal application of HCIT skills.
Act as reflective practitioners of Radiography & reflective academics.


Indicative Module Content:

This module allows students to explore theoretically and practically, Healthcare IT systems and Digital Imaging workflow.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Tutorial

1
Laboratories

4
Specified Learning Activities

50
Autonomous Student Learning

100
Total

175

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module is structured to encourage continuous self-directed learning, participation in lecture classes and active learning.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Tech Rad: RIS/PACS (RDGY30330)


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment: Critical essay. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

40

 No
Lab Report: Practice Portfolio Throughout the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

10

 No
Examination: End of Trimester Examination 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

50

 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 1 Hour
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?

Labs have rubric based feedback. Assignment has rubric based feedback

Name Role
Assoc Professor Shane Foley Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Shauna Murphy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Louise Rainford Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mrs Candice Whitfield Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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