MPY8008 : Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology 2
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Claire-Louise Chapple
- Lecturer: Dr Rod Padgett, Mr Fearnley Evison, Dr Kevin Robson, Dr John Byrne, Mr IAn Birch, Mr Josh Kirby
- 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 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 |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Formative assessments |
| 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 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
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 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 | |
| Nuclear Medicine 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 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
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MPY8008's Timetable