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Module

MPY8007 : Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology 1

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Dr Claire-Louise Chapple
  • Lecturer: Mr IAn Birch, Dr Eve Dougeni, Mr Joe Spoor, Professor David Brooks, Dr Kevin Robson, Dr Richard McNally, Dr Richard Peace, Mrs Audrey Macdonald
  • 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: 20
ECTS Credits: 10.0
European Credit Transfer System

Aims

This module provides the student with the knowledge that underpins specialist practice in Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology in the second year of the Scientist Training Programme (STP), whilst developing critical appraisal skills.

The module will:

1) build on the introductory knowledge delivered during year 1 to describe in detail the fundamental physical and technical aspects of radiation safety and diagnostic radiology.

2) consider in detail the safe use of radioactive materials for diagnosis and treatment, and the culture and governance of radiation protection.

Outline Of Syllabus

Radioactive Materials
- regulatory control of radioactive substances
- radiation emergency preparedness, resilience and response
- radioactive waste management
- radiation incidents
- unsealed source therapy
Radiation Protection Culture and Governance
- basis of radiation protection
- regulatory framework
- types of radiation exposure
- radiation risk
- organisation of radiation protection
- interaction with competent authorities
- managing staff and patient protection
- radiation safety culture

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture201:0020:00Present in person: Lectures/demonstrations/visits
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion122:3022:30Written exercise - 2,300 words
Structured Guided LearningLecture materials21:002:00Non-synchronous online: eg ReCap/voice over.PPT, student tasks
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion11:301:3090 minute closed book exam
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion71:007:00Formative assessment practice
Structured Guided LearningAcademic skills activities21:002:00Non-synchronous online: eg guided critical reading and maths problems
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading125:0025:00Independent and self-directed research eg module reading list
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesPractical21:002:00Present in person: Practicals and results analysis
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching101:0010:00Present in person: Tutorial/debates/problem based learning/scenario practice/student led learning
Structured Guided LearningStructured non-synchronous discussion51:005:00Non-synchronous online: eg moderated discussion boards
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study1031:00103:00N/A
Total200:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The underpinning knowledge of the radiation safety & diagnostic radiology physics syllabus will be taught by present-in-person lectures, tutorials and practicals, plus a limited number of online asynchronous lectures. Small group teaching will be used to explore complex topics, supported by problem based learning and group discussions. Understanding is further developed in the workplace through directed reading and independent study.

The student’s critical understanding and analysis skills will be progressively developed through tutorials and small group teaching and the use of coursework/problem based learning, particularly in regard to the processes required to ensure safe working with radioactive materials, and safety culture and governance arrangements for all work with ionising radiation

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Exams
Description Length Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written Examination901A50Unseen 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 11N/A
Nuclear Medicine 11N/A
Imaging with Non Ionising Radiation 11N/A
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written exercise2M502,300 word essay
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The written exercise and closed book examination assess the students' analytical skills and their critical understanding of the key scientific principles of radiation safety and diagnostic radiology.

In order to pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the written examination.

Reading Lists

Timetable