RDGY30730 Breast Imaging

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module will introduce students to breast imaging as a cohesive mix of modalities and skillsets. It will develop the students knowledge base across a number of modalities used in breast imaging. It will explore current and future breast imaging techniques used in diagnostic Imaging departments. It will also introduce the student to the role of these modalities within both the breast screening service and symptomatic hospital-based breast service. comparing and contrasting these similar yet very distinct pathways.

To achieve this, student will be introduced to breast anatomy and pathology, and some relevant data pertaining to breast cancer and benign breast disease. The role of a variety of diagnostic modalities used in breast imaging purposes, such as ultrasound (U/S) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), with an emphasis on mammography, will be presented using lectures, videos, on-line resources and image viewing computer aided labs. The student will also learn the importance of quality assurance and control particularly relating to mammography. This module will also focus on the patient, and how the role of the radiographer can optimise the patients experience in the various aspects of breast imaging.

Students will have the opportunity to get some perspective on working in different areas of the breast care service, with lectures from professionals currently working in these various roles. Finally, students will consider current issues and debates surrounding the optimal use of imaging when investigating breast pathologies using the current evidence base.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

1. Knowledge Outcomes:
Students will be expected to:

a) evaluate the benefits and limitations of a range of breast imaging techniques in Irish healthcare

b) analyse and discuss the different approaches to breast imaging in the context of symptomatic and asymptomatic
presentations/services

c) determine the appropriate application of these techniques for different pathologies and patient presentations.

d) discuss the role of the radiographer in optimising breast imaging from patient preparation, imaging modality, imaging
technique, QA/QC and radiation safety, always keeping the needs of the patient central to these themes.

e) to evaluate the role of the radiographer in supporting the patient through the imaging aspects of the breast cancer
diagnostic pathway

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

10
Seminar (or Webinar)

3
Conversation Class

10
Computer Aided Lab

2
Specified Learning Activities

50
Autonomous Student Learning

50
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Key teaching and learning approaches used in the module include:
- lectures
-discussion sessions
Self-directed learning
-peer and group work
-critical writing
-CAL's
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Students will be expected to complete 4 tasks related to module content. Students must complete all 4 tasks to receive a pass grade. Throughout the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

10
Assignment: Students will complete an assignment on topics covered throughout the module. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

65
Assignment: A group assignment based on a group work activity and module content Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

25

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

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Indiviadual feedback will be provided by any student that requests it via email to the MC, outlining the specific are they would like feedback on.

Name Role
Ms Andrea Cradock Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Aine Lunney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mrs Geraldine Redmond Lecturer / Co-Lecturer