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RDGY20230

Academic Year 2026/2027

Radiation Protection (RDGY20230)

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

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module examines radiation protection relevant to diagnostic imaging, including: the physical and biological effects of exposure to ionising radiation; how dose is measured and monitored; the principles of radiation protection and their application in the clinical environment; and the regulation of the use ionising radiation. It also explores current questions and controversies in radiation protection and considers the role of the radiographer in clinical radiation protection.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate a good understanding of the fundamental principles of radiation biology, radiation effects, dose and risk (addresses CORU Standards of Proficiency 5.12, 5.13)
2. Understand the core principles of radiation protection and apply them to the clinical setting for service users, staff and the public (addresses CORU Standards of Proficiency 3.14, 5.23, 5.24)
3. Demonstrate a good understanding of the legislation and governance relating to radiation protection (addresses CORU Standards of Proficiency 1.9, 1.13, 3.12, 3.13)
4. Describe the principles and use of dosimetry and patient dose monitoring (addresses CORU Standards of Proficiency 3.11, 5.12, 5.24)
5. Discuss roles, responsibilities and interdisciplinary approaches to radiation protection in the hospital enviroment (addresses CORU Standards of Proficiency 2.13)
6. Discuss topical issues relevant to clinical radiation protection (addresses CORU Standards of Proficiency 5.4, 5.13)

The United Nations identified seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as core to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and UCD contributes in general to SDG 4 Quality Education. Further SDGs explored within this module if relevant are listed below. A scale of 1 - 5 indicates the extent to which the SDG is covered.


Goal Name Description Coverage

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages 2
 

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

22
Seminar (or Webinar)

2
Specified Learning Activities

35
Autonomous Student Learning

75
Total

134

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The modules incorporates lectures, expert sessions and panel discussions with guest speakers, reflection, a workshop session and discussion

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade Component repeat (in-module) Offered
Participation in Learning Activities: Participation in a workshop and submission of associated materials Week 6 Graded No
10
 No
Exam (In-person): Examination (must-pass; in-module repeat offering to be held in exam period). Week 9 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% Yes
80
 Yes
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Regular online learning activities Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
10
 No

As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.


Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
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
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Individual feedback will be given on assignments along with the awarded grade; the lecturer will also give group feedback on Brightspace if required. The results of the examination will be communicated individually after the examination and group feedback given on areas of common strength / weakness. Requests for further individual feedback on any component may be made to the module coordinator.

Name Role
Assoc Professor Shane Foley Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Shauna Murphy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Marie-Louise Ryan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Rachel Toomey Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 5 Tues 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 6 Tues 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn External & School Exams Offering 1 Week(s) - 9 Tues 13:00 - 14:50
Autumn Exam Offering 1 Week(s) - 9 Tues 14:00 - 15:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Tues 15:00 - 15:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 Wed 09:00 - 09:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 6 Wed 09:00 - 09:50
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