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Module

MPY8008 : Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology 2

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Dr Claire-Louise Chapple
  • Lecturer: Dr Kevin Robson, Dr John Byrne, Mr IAn Birch, Mr Josh Kirby, Dr Rod Padgett, Mr Fearnley Evison
  • 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

Aims

This module provides the student with the knowledge that underpins specialist practice in Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology in the third year of the Scientist Training Programme (STP), and gives the student the tools to undertake project based learning in the workplace.

The module will:

i) build on the academic knowledge gained during years 1 and 2 and will expand this knowledge to describe advanced topics and recent developments in radiation safety and diagnostic radiology in clinical applications and research.

ii) consider in detail the way in which medical imaging equipment is commissioned, optimised and quality assured in the clinical environment.

iii) cover safety legislation and practical guidance associated with both ionising and non-ionising radiation use.

iv) complete the wide-ranging teaching on radiation safety and diagnostic radiology and equip the student to undertake their third year research project.

Outline Of Syllabus

Diagnostic Radiology Physics
- x-ray projection imaging, fluoroscopy, digital subtraction angiography (DSA)
- mammography
- computer tomography (CT)
- radiotherapy imaging
- DEXA
- image display, image optimisation and limitations to x-ray image quality
- development of imaging equipment, the commissioning process and QA
- patient dosimetry in DR
- health informatics and governance
Practical Radiation Protection
- instrumentation for radiation protection
- monitoring
- design of diagnostic radiology facilities
- design of nuclear medicine, hybrid and radiotherapy facilities
- operational radiation protection in DR, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy
- practical non-ionising radiation safety
- doses from medical exposures

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture381:0038:00Present in person
Structured Guided LearningLecture materials11:001:00Non-synchronous online: Voice over.PPT
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion351:0035:00Summative assessments
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading451:0045:00Independent and self-directed research: module reading list
Structured Guided LearningStructured research and reading activities101:0010:00Formative assessments
Guided Independent StudySkills practice12:002:00Practical
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching51:005:00Present in person: Tutorials/debates/problem based learning/scenario practice/student led learning
Structured Guided LearningStructured non-synchronous discussion51:005:00Non-synchronous online: Moderated discussion boards
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study1591:00159:00N/A
Total300:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The underpinning knowledge of the radiation safety and diagnostic radiology syllabus will be taught by present in person lectures, tutorials and practicals. 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.

Academic 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 deliver appropriate solutions.

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 21N/A
Nuclear Medicine 21N/A
Imaging with Non Ionising Radiation 21N/A
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written exercise1M502,800 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 Examination1MExample examination. Students are invited to sit in examination conditions after which feedback is provided.
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The student’s knowledge, critical understanding and ability to apply developed skills relating to a critical analysis will be tested through the written exercise and the closed book examination.

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

Reading Lists

Timetable