RDGY20210 Tech of Rad: RIS/PACS

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module will be delivered to BSc Radiography students. This module addresses the fundamentals of digital imaging workflow and technology relevant to diagnostic imaging. In addition to developing a knowledge base in the subject of Digital Information & Healthcare Information and Communication Technology (ICT), each student will gain skill in using an enterprise level RIS/PACS system and also PACS and 3D image processing software. The importance of system security in a medical setting, and the impact of digital systems on the patient care pathway will be addressed through workflow analysis and practical skills labs covering the entire patient workflow from a diagnostic imaging perspective. Data protection best practice in a clinical setting will also be explored. These activities will be driven through weekly lab sessions and reports. Students will undertake directed reading activities which will be assessed via MCQ and will be prerequisites for the lab sessions.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Outcomes are assessed through the portfolio with preparedness assessed through the quizzes.

Understand the theoretical principles underlying HCIT systems.
Competently undertake the complete workflow of a diagnostic imaging examination.
Consider best practice principles with regard to data protection.
Demonstrate an ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
Apply problem solving skills as part of RIS/PACS diagnostic imaging workflow.
Demonstrate autonomous professionalism through the personal application of HCIT skills.
Act as reflective practitioners of Radiography & reflective academics.

Resit exams use the the theoretical content of HCIT architecture & infrastructure, Digital Security, Workflow, Standards and legislation & Image Processing.

Indicative Module Content:

This module allows students to explore theoretically and practically, Healthcare IT systems and Digital Imaging workflow.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

10
Tutorial

1
Computer Aided Lab

9
Laboratories

1
Specified Learning Activities

50
Autonomous Student Learning

20
Online Learning

10
Total

101
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module is structured to encourage continuous self-directed learning, participation in lecture classes and active learning in a solo and team environment in the lab sessions. This approach has already received a HEA Delta award accolade. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Tech Rad: RIS/PACS (RDGY30330)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Entry MCQs for Labs Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded Yes

40
Essay: 1000 word reflective essay Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

20
Lab Report: Practice Portfolio Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded Yes

40

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
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
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Quizzes provide immediate feedback, grades and also module averages for self comparison to cohort. Labs have rubric based feedback. Reflections have rubric based feedback

Name Role
Professor Louise Rainford Lecturer / Co-Lecturer