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RDGY20260

Academic Year 2024/2025

Radiology Informatics (RDGY20260)

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

Curricular information is subject to change.

RDGY20260 addresses the fundamentals of imaging informatics, 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. A particular emphasis will be placed on the ongoing transformation of radiology informatics with artificial intelligence (AI) and associated challenges. 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:

On completion of this module, students will be able to: 1) Understand the theoretical principles underlying HCIT systems; 2) Competently undertake the complete workflow of a diagnostic imaging examination; 3) Consider best practice principles with regard to data protection; 4) Apply problem solving skills as part of RIS/PACS diagnostic imaging workflow; 5) Understand the basic principles of artificial intelligence (AI) in HCIT: 6) Appreciate current applications and future challenges of AI in HCIT; 7) Demonstrate autonomous professionalism through the personal application of HCIT skills.

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

50
Total

125

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
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Multiple choice and essay questions. End of trimester
Duration:
1 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
60
 No
Individual Project: Creating a poster on a given topic. The use of GAI for creating content is permitted. Further details will be provided during lectures and in the assignment instructions. Week 9 Graded No
30
 No
Report(s): Lab report - practice portfolio. Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
10
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

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 Cliodhna Murphy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Rachel Toomey Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mrs Candice Whitfield 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) - 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Autumn Online Learning Offering 1 Week(s) - 4 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn External & School Exams Offering 1 Week(s) - 7, 9 Mon 18:00 - 19:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Tues 16:00 - 16:50
Autumn Once Off Offering 1 Week(s) - 4 Tues 16:00 - 16:50
Autumn External & School Exams Offering 1 Week(s) - 7, 8, 9 Tues 18:00 - 19:50
Autumn External & School Exams Offering 1 Week(s) - 6, 7, 8, 9 Wed 18:00 - 19:50
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