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RDGY40840

Academic Year 2025/2026

Advanced Computed Tomography Imaging (RDGY40840)

Subject:
Radiography
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
30
Module Coordinator:
Ms Edel Thomas
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
Module Type:
Clinical Module
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

The purpose of this module is to encourage application of evidenced-based practice and clinical reasoning when conducting advanced CT examinations so that professional standards of proficiency in patient care and safety are upheld. The purpose of this module is also to support the development of research skills to enhance professional development, research in the wider profession and improved patient experiences.

The overarching content will challenge students to justify their approach, modify advanced CT protocols, evaluate imaging outcomes, and explore management issues. The module will facilitate the development of presentation skills, self-directed learning & research skills.

Students wishing to undertake this module as part of the Taught MSc in CT must have passed the Graduate Diploma in CT (60 credits) within the last four years (contact the programme director if accreditation of prior learning is to be considered as part of the application). Interested candidates must arrange their own clinical placement and provide evidence of an agreement to spend a minimum of 310 hours in CT clinical practice during this module.

A Portfolio and Record of Clinical Practice (ROCP) which documents the number of clinical hours undertaken, the type of CT experience gained and reflections on practice/clinical learning will be completed.
A small scale clinical research project will be undertaken and will contribute to research in the field of CT and to advancing practice both locally and in the profession.
An end of trimester examination is undertaken and this is a must-pass component of assessment. An in-module repeat option will be available to students who are not initially successful in passing (it will take place prior to the programme examination board meeting).

Interested candidates working in Ireland must be qualified radiographers and must be registered with the Health & Social Care Professionals Council (CORU) and have the Department of Health & Children approval to practice radiography in Ireland. Interested candidates working in Northern Ireland, must be qualified radiographers and should be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Applicants from other EU countries must be registered with the appropriate national professional body. International students are advised to contact the admissions tutor for information about clinical placement requirements.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

1. Formulate specialist knowledge and understanding of the theories/principles underpinning advanced CT to inform and direct clinical decisions & promote an evidence-based approach;

2. Actively promote & develop high standards of patient care/preparation/radiation safety and clinical skills, that uphold professional standards;

3. Synthesise/modify/critique advanced CT protocols and uphold the ALARA principles (Justification, Optimisation & Dose Limits) while also ensuring that the goals of the examination are accomplished;

4. Develop expert judgment when appraising CT images (appearances & quality) to provide a radiographic conclusion and to comment on image findings;

5. Direct & administer a small-scale clinical research project that has a robust & reproducible study design with the aim of expanding research in the field of CT;

6. Synthesise clinical research findings for publication/dissemination & communicate research findings via oral/poster presentation and scientific writing;

7. Critically reflect on patient outcomes and professional competence to transform quality standards through self-awareness;

8. Promote excellence within the workplace through leadership, multidisciplinary teamwork & maintaining quality.

Indicative Module Content:

The module will explore issues relating to Cardiovascular CT, Perfusion CT, Spectral CT/Dual Energy, 3D Printing, AI, Research & Organisational Management.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

42
Tutorial

5
Conversation Class

5
Specified Learning Activities

5
Autonomous Student Learning

235
Placement/Work Experience

310
Total

602

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
A blended learning approach is adopted on this module including :
Group work, tutorials, lectures, online lectures/learning, image review/evaluation, student presentations, clinical reasoning, clinical placement (300 hours).

Citation methods used on on this module should be Vancouver or Harvard referencing style depending on assignment.

The use of generative artificial intelligence, or other machine learning technology, is NOT permitted in this module.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

For entry onto the Advanced CT Imaging module RDGY40840, students must have completed the Graduate Diploma in CT (Modules RDGY40590, RDGY41200, RDGY40610, RDGY41210) or an equivalent programme of CT study* within the past four years.

*Entry onto the RDGY40840 module may be considered for radiographers who have a graduate diploma or equivalent from an institution other than UCD. These applicants are considered on a case by case basis following submission of an APL application and interview.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Required:
RDGY40590 - Technology of CT I, RDGY40610 - Technology of CT II, RDGY41200 - Professional Practice of CT I, RDGY41210 - Professional Practice of CT II


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Journal article based on clinical research undertaken during trimester. Week 11 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
35
 No
Exam (In-person): Two-hour end of module examination covering module content. End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes
40
 Yes
Individual Project: Poster & presentation on clinical research topic Week 4 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
25
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

*Poster feedback will be given using a rubric through the VLE. *Journal article feedback will be given using a rubric through the VLE with general class feedback also posted on the VLE. *Examination feedback will be given as general class feedback posted into VLE in January.

Name Role
Assoc Professor Shane Foley 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 Fri 09:00 - 12:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 0 Mon 09:00 - 16:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 4 Mon 09:00 - 16:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 9 Mon 09:00 - 16:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 2, 4 Thurs 09:00 - 16:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 0 Tues 09:00 - 16:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 4 Tues 09:00 - 16:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 9 Tues 09:00 - 16:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 0, 4 Wed 09:00 - 16:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 9 Wed 09:00 - 16:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 2 Week(s) - 1 Fri 13:00 - 14:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 2 Week(s) - 0, 4, 9 Thurs 09:00 - 16:50
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