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Knowledge Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Describe how to correctly undertake examinations of upper and lower limb, pelvis and chest areas using correct terminology
- Be able to describe key justification criteria for each radiographic examination.
- Identify and explain appropriate projections for specific clinical indications for imaging.
- Explain reasons for specific patient positioning, X-ray beam alignment and exposure factors.
- Explain technical, patient and pathological factors influencing preparation and choice of technique for projections of the appendicular area and trunk.
- Describe the correct methods for image appraisal criteria inclusive of addressing image quality and methods to improve such.
- Appraise images of a variety of upper and lower limb, pelvis and chest areas radiographs regarding anatomy, radiographic positioning and key pathology.
Professional Skills:
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Use relevant peer-reviewed referral criteria for upper and lower limb, pelvis and chest areas radiographic examinations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the patient examination implications of specific clinical scenarios.
- Locate normal and some abnormal anatomical appearances in relevant radiographs with accuracy and reasonable consistency.
- Demonstrate an understanding of radiographic image appraisal inclusive of ways of improving diagnostic quality.
- Demonstrate appropriate practical methods of radiation protection for skeletal radiography and an understanding of the processes of justification and optimisation.
- Start to interact with patients via role play in the clinical skills lab
Personal / Professional Development:
- Students will be required to take responsibility for their own learning; independently using a series of reference text books and journal articles in order to carry out further reading on the subject matter of the module; use Brightspace and other web resources during autonomous learning.
- Students will be required to engage with Virtual Reality Radiography study units, online lectures and tutorials throughout the duration of module and gain 2D virtual training skills.
- Attendance at 3D virtual reality radiography training and X-ray Skills labs in UCD is required and students will gain pre-clinical equipment and patient positioning skills.
- Students will develop their communication skills and learn to work within a professional team to complete a task associated with the module content.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 48 |
Practical | 2 |
Laboratories | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 190 |
Total | 252 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Completion of a series of mandatory on-line study units. Completion of each study unit is required to allow progression across the study units. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Continuous Assessment: Upper Limb Radiography Practice on line examination 1 hour duration |
Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 20 |
Oral Examination: Oral exam |
Week 12 | n/a | Graded | Yes | 35 |
Continuous Assessment: Lower Limb Radiography Practice on-line examination 1 hour duration |
Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Students will receive written feedback on each of their on-line self study unit submissions. Group feedback will be provided for the two written on-line exams. Students will also be provided verbal feedback on their performance during lab based practicals and 3D VR sessions.
Name | Role |
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Mr Kevin Cronin | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Shane Foley | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Michelle O'Connor | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Jaka Potocnik | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |