RDGY20230 Radiation Protection

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module examines radiation protection relevant to diagnostic imaging, including: the physical and biological effects of exposure to ionising radiation; how dose is measured and monitored; the principles of radiation protection and their application in the clinical environment; and the regulation of the use ionising radiation. It also explores current questions and controversies in radiation protection and considers the role of the radiographer in clinical radiation protection.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate a good understanding of the fundamentals of radiation biology, radiation effects, dose and risk
2. Understand the core principles of radiation protection and apply them to the clinical setting
3. Demonstrate a good understanding of the legislation and governance relating to radiation protection
4. Describe the principles and use of dosimetry and patient dose monitoring
5. Discuss roles, responsibilities and approaches to radiation protection in the hospital enviroment
6. Discuss topical issues relevant to clinical radiation protection

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Seminar (or Webinar)

6
Specified Learning Activities

30
Autonomous Student Learning

65
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The modules incorporates lectures, expert sessions and panel discussions with guest speakers, reflection, practical sessions and discussion 
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
Assignment: Online discussion boards, covering a range of contemporary issues in radiation protection Unspecified n/a Graded No

30
Assignment: Written assignment covering key topics in practical clinical radiation protection and dose management Week 12 n/a Graded No

40
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Online mid-trimester examination Week 6 n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

30

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
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?

Individual feedback will be given on discussions and assignment after they conclude; the lecturer will also give group feedback during the discussion period. The results of the examination will be communicated individually after the examination and group feedback given on areas of common strength / weakness.

Name Role
Assoc Professor Shane Foley Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Shauna Murphy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Marie-Louise Ryan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer