RDGY10110 Practice of Radiography 1

Academic Year 2024/2025

This module is core to BSc Radiography students in Stage 1. This module provides the knowledge that underpins the performance of radiographic examinations for upper limb, lower limb and chest, and introduces students to some core concepts in the delivery of a radiographic service. The overall aim of this module is to provide a sound knowledge base from which clinical skills may be fostered and developed to cultivate a proficient, critical and questioning approach to the practice of radiography.
In this module, the core knowledge that a radiographer must have when performing a variety of radiographic examinations will be addressed through a combination of on-line lectures, practical demonstrations and tutorials, clinical skills labs, completion of on-line self study units and image viewing tutorials.
Clinical skills lab activity is scheduled in the X-ray suite and VR suites inaddition to the self study 2D VR activities associated with this module.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Describe how to correctly undertake examinations of upper limb, lower limb and chest areas using correct terminology.
- Be able to describe the 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 upper limb, lower limb and chest.
- Discuss relevant radiation protection and patient care practices including the application of LMP rules.
- Describe the correct methods for image appraisal criteria inclusive of addressing image quality and methods to improve such of a variety of upper and lower limb and chest radiographs regarding anatomy, radiographic positioning and key pathology.
- Appraise the technical quality of radiographic images, including clinical acceptability and potential for improvement
- Locate normal and some abnormal anatomical appearances in relevant radiographs with accuracy and reasonable consistency.
- Describe the principles of Risk management, identify incidents, near misses & working safely as it relates to the radiology department.

Indicative Module Content:

Radiographic terminology,
Radiographic Imaging viewing and critique,
Patient preparation and considerations,
Justification,
Radiation protection practices & the application of LMP rules,
Risk management,
Upper limb, lower limb and Chest Radiographic technique

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

26
Tutorial

18
Laboratories

6
Autonomous Student Learning

190
Total

240
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Blended teaching approach utilised in this module:
combination of in-person lectures and tutorials, on-line lectures and tutorials delivered over zoom, and lab based practicals in the form of demonstrations and skills labs in the x-ray suite and 3D virtual reality labs.
During these labs students will have an opportunity to work in small groups to practice the theory learnt.

Assessment takes the form of written midterm and end of term written examinations in addition to the submission of a series of 2D VR examinations.

A series of online study units are available which includes videos of radiographic practice, access to the 2D VR software for student to practice their techniques, completion of radiography tasks in a 2D virtual learning environment, recommended reading / learning material and additional resources.
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Exam (In-person): END OF TERM closed book written exam. The exam will cover the standard radiographic techniques of the lower limb, chest and all non technique lectures delivered throughout this semester. n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

50
Exam (In-person): MIDTERM 1hr closed book written exam. The exam will cover the standard radiographic techniques of the upper limb and all lectures up to and delivered during week 8. n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

40
Participation in Learning Activities: Students submit a series of radiographic projections using the online 2D VR programme: DP hand, Lateral wrist, AP elbow, DPO foot & Lateral knee.
One will be randomly selected for grading.		 n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

10

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

- Students will receive individual written feedback on their initial 2DVR assignment through the use of rubrics & any additional grader comments to support their future on-line 2DVR submissions. - Individual Feedback on final graded 2D VR assignments given using rubrics & any additional grader comments on brightspace. - Group feedback will be provided following the midterm written exam. - Students will also be provided verbal feedback on their performance during lab based practicals and 3D VR sessions by the demonstrators.

Whitley & Clarke (2016). Clark's Positioining in Radiography. 13th Edition
McQuillen-Martensen, Kathy (2015). Radiographic image analysis. Fourth edition.
Raby, N., de Lacey, G. & Berman, L. (2014). Accident and emergency radiology: a survival guide. 3rd edition, Elsevier Saunders, London;Philadelpha.
Name Role
Dr Catherine D'Helft Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Shauna Murphy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Jaka Potocnik Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Louise Rainford Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mrs Geraldine Redmond Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Shauna Daly Tutor