MPY8007 : Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology 1
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Claire-Louise Chapple
- Lecturer: Mr Joe Spoor, Professor David Brooks, Dr Kevin Robson, Dr Richard McNally, Dr Richard Peace, Mrs Audrey Macdonald, Mr IAn Birch, Dr Eve Dougeni
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Non-synchronous online: eg ReCap/voice over.PPT, student tasks |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | 90 minute closed book exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 7 | 1:00 | 7:00 | Formative assessment practice |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Present in person: Lectures/demonstrations/visits |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 22:30 | 22:30 | Written exercise - 2,300 words |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Non-synchronous online: eg guided critical reading and maths problems |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 25:00 | 25:00 | Independent and self-directed research eg module reading list |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Present in person: Practicals and results analysis |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Present in person: Tutorial/debates/problem based learning/scenario practice/student led learning |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Non-synchronous online: eg moderated discussion boards |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 103 | 1:00 | 103:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
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 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 1 | 1 | N/A | |
| Nuclear Medicine 1 | 1 | N/A | |
| Imaging with Non Ionising Radiation 1 | 1 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 50 | 2,300 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
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MPY8007's Timetable