MPY8008 : Radiation Safety Physics 2
MPY8008 : Radiation Safety Physics 2
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Claire-Louise Chapple
- Lecturer: Mr Fearnley Evison, Dr Kevin Robson, Dr John Byrne, Mr IAn Birch, Mr Josh Kirby, Dr Rod Padgett
- Owning School: School of Medical Education
- Teaching Location: Mixed Location
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 30 |
| ECTS Credits: | 15.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module provides the student with the knowledge that underpins specialist practice in Radiation Safety in the third year of MSc and gives the student the tools to undertake learning in the workplace.
Outline Of Syllabus
Ionising radiation safety management
Patient Safety
Design of imaging facilities
Safety of radioactive materials
Unsealed Source Therapy
Radiation safety in radiotherapy 1
Non ionising radiation safety
IT and networking
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On completion of the module students should be able to:
1) Demonstrate a critical understanding of safety and management in the use of ionising radiation in a variety of clinical applications, including dose determination and optimisation.
2) Demonstrate a critical understanding of safety and management in the use of non-ionising radiation
in a variety of clinical applications.
3) Display a critical understanding of the issues involved in designing radiation facilities and the process of commissioning new specialised equipment.
Intended Skill Outcomes
On completion of the module students should be able to:
1) Critically appraise ionising radiation applications and optimise practices.
2) Critically appraise the legislation and guidance that applies to non-ionising radiation safety and operational radiation protection.
3) Apply mathematical principles to the calculation of safe doses for a variety of critical groups.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 38 | 1:00 | 38:00 | Present in person |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Non-synchronous online: Voice over.PPT |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 35 | 1:00 | 35:00 | Summative assessments |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 45 | 1:00 | 45:00 | Independent and self-directed research: module reading list |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Practical |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Present in person: Tutorials/debates/problem based learning/scenario practice/student led learning |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Formative assessments |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Non-synchronous online: Moderated discussion boards |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 159 | 1:00 | 159:00 | N/A |
| Total | 300:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lecture materials are the main vehicle for the delivery of the scientific and mathematical principles related to ionising radiation usage in healthcare and legislation and safety in non-ionising radiation usage in healthcare. Understanding is further developed off campus through directed reading and independent study.
Small group teaching is used to explore complex topics supported by student clinical problem based learning.
Academic skills activities support students to develop the skill to select and justify, in a range of clinical situations, the application of scientific and technical principles to develop and deliver radiation safety solutions.
Small group teaching and coursework further develops critical understanding, appraisal and analysis skills.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 50 | Unseen written (closed book) PIP exam. To pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the exam. |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiotherapy Physics 2 | 1 | N/A | |
| Imaging with Ionising Radiation 2 | 1 | N/A | |
| Imaging with Non Ionising Radiation 2 | 1 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 50 | 2,800 words essay |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 1 | M | Example examination. Students are invited to sit in examination conditions after which feedback is provided. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The student's knowledge, critical understanding of and ability to apply developed skills relating to mathematical principles, scientific principles, legislation and procedures, patient and critical group radiation doses related to ionising and non-ionising radiation medical use, will be tested in the written exercise and written examination.
In order to pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the written examination.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MPY8008's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- MPY8008's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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