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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 Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 6 |
Specified Learning Activities | 30 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 65 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Examination | Unspecified | No | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | Yes | 60 |
Continuous Assessment: Regular online tasks to be completed | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 10 |
Assignment: Assignment relating to current issues in radiation protection | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
Individual feedback will be given on assignments along with the awarded grade; the lecturer will also give group feedback. The results of the examination will be communicated individually after the examination and group feedback given on areas of common strength / weakness. Requests for further individual feedback on any component may be made to the module coordinator.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Shane Foley | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Shauna Murphy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Marie-Louise Ryan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 6 | Tues 10:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 8, 10 | Tues 10:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 10 | Tues 14:00 - 15:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 | Tues 15:00 - 15:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Wed 09:00 - 09:50 |