RDGY30530 Paediatric Radiography

Academic Year 2020/2021

The aims of this module are to develop students' knowledge and ability in the interaction with, and imaging of, paediatric patients.
The module leads through an overview of considerations when examining infants and children of all ages towards specific imaging techniques for selected paediatric pathology. Empathetic, optimised, safe and legal practice is emphasised through activities that encourage reflection on clinical experience. Paediatric trauma, non-accidental injury, and general and specialist paediatric examinations are addressed.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

KNOWLEDGE OUTCOMES
Students will learn to evaluate the benefit of individual imaging procedures depending on the patient presentation and diagnostic inquiry. On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
- Outline the scope of paediatric radiographic practice in Ireland and compare the process of paediatric practice in selected exemplary countries;
- State published guidelines concerning paediatric radiography, and explain their value and limitations;
- Compare paediatric and adult injury patterns, and differentiate accidental and non-accidental paediatric injury patterns;
- Compare the more common paediatric and adult indications for radiography and other imaging, and identify any age prevalence of common paediatric conditions;
- Outline a spectrum of congenital developmental disorders affecting neonates and children;
- Outline a spectrum of non-congenital pathologies that present primarily in childhood;
- Demonstrate superficial awareness of the complexity of presentation for chest and hip imaging in childhood;
- Distinguish paediatric radiography techniques that vary from techniques applied generally in adult examinations.

SKILL OUTCOMES
The module will facilitate development of professional skills in the approach and examination of paediatric patients. On successful completion of this section, students should have the knowledge to be able to:
- Contribute effectively to the radiography of neonates, infants and children in a hospital setting;
- Interact with paediatric patients and their carers in a safe, caring and professional manner;
- Undertake simple paediatric radiography examinations safely and effectively under supervision;
- Offer considerable help with more complex paediatric radiography examinations;
- Correctly identify images of radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations;
- Correctly identify acceptable and unacceptable technique in radiographs of the skeleton, chest and abdomen, and correctly identify appropriate corrective action if such technique is unacceptable;
- Generally identify overtly normal and abnormal appearances in radiographs of the skeleton, chest and abdomen, without specification of underlying pathology.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES
The module aims to encourage students’ development as effective members of the health care team. On successful completion of this section, students should be able to:
- Identify some information sources and peer reviewed journals of relevance to paediatric radiography;
- Evaluate the module content in the context of current journal articles on paediatric radiography;
- Undertake informed clinical placements in paediatric imaging departments;
- Reflect on personal expertise in paediatric radiography and identify approaches to improve and develop such expertise;
- Identify his/her level of personal interest in paediatric radiography as a potential career pathway;
- Enter professional discussion concerning the specialist nature of the role of the paediatric radiographer;
- Enter professional and public debate concerning the delivery of paediatric imaging services in Ireland.

Indicative Module Content:

CONTEXTS FOR PAEDIATRIC RADIOGRAPHY
History and current developments in paediatric radiography across Ireland. Guidelines on best practice in paediatric radiography. Potential for research and development in Irish paediatric radiography. Childhood development and approaches to paediatric radiography. The legal framework for paediatric radiography. Child Protection.

INDICATIONS FOR PAEDIATRIC IMAGING
Overview of selected neonatal and paediatric pathology and developmental anomalies of relevance to imaging. Patterns of paediatric trauma. Non-accidental injury in children.

IMAGING
Considerations and approaches in projection radiography of neonates and children to address chest, abdomen, appendicular and axial skeleton.
Considerations and approaches in fluoroscopic imaging of neonates and children focusing on selected congenital, perinatal and developmental pathologies
Considerations and approaches in specialised imaging of neonates and children to give an overview of the contribution of ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and radionuclide imaging.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20

Tutorial

15

Specified Learning Activities

30

Autonomous Student Learning

60

Total

125

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
SEMESTER ONE
In the first two weeks of semester one, lectures and directed reading will predominate.
During the twelve weeks of clinical placement, online tutorial and discussion sessions will be available to students.
During clinical placement, students will undertake directed learning activities that will culminate in submission of the semester one group assessment for this module.

SEMESTER TWO
Over the second semester, seminar, discussion and/or tutorial sessions will take place weekly.
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Student taking this module must be available to undertake scheduled clinical placement during Semester 1.


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: Group written assignment and slide presentation Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

40

Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Students answer 20 multiple choice questions in half an hour End of trimester MCQ n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% Yes

20

Assignment: Written essays to answer two questions from a choice of four in open book, un-timed examination style.
The assignment will be issued and submitted within a short time period at the semester end.
Unspecified n/a Graded Yes

40


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
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?

SEMESTER ONE GROUP ASSIGNMENT Feedback rubrics and commentary on written work will be posted to students in Brightspace. Overview commentary on any trends in the assignments of the whole class will also be posted in Brightspace, and possibly discussed in class. SEMESTER TWO EXIT ASSIGNMENT Following issue of grades, students will be given opportunity to review their scripts with the module coordinator.

Department of Children and Youth Affairs (2011) Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children. Government publications: Dublin

Hardy M, Boynes S (2003) Paediatric Radiography. Blackwell Science. ISBN 0-632-05631-2

ICRP (2013) Radiological protection in paediatric diagnostic and interventional radiology. ICRP Publication 121. Ann. ICRP 42(2)
Name Role
Ms Kate Matthews Lecturer / Co-Lecturer