RDGY30590 Computed Tomography

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module provides you with the fundamental knowledge that underpins the clinical practice, technology and image processing of Computed Tomography (CT) imaging. The module will incorporate lectures, tutorials, e-Learning and student-directed learning to demonstrate the clinical value of the imaging technique. Students wishing to undertake this module must have already passed Clinical Practice of Radiography RDGY20180.

The theoretical learning on this module is supported by a one-week CT clinical placement. During this clinical placement, you will observe a wide range of CT examinations and get hands-on experience with CT preparation/protocols. Make sure that you should ask plenty of questions as you take the opportunity to link the CT theory learnt in lectures to your clinical placement experience. At the end of your CT clinical placement, you will have to complete a CT objective sheet pertaining to skills you have observed and undertaken and this will be signed off on by the CT staff. This CT placement will also prepare you to undertake a CT brain assessment that is part of your clinical practice module.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Throughout this module, you will develop knowledge, professional skills and personal attributes relevant to your future radiographic practice and at the end of this module you should be able to:

1. Explain the fundamental principles underpinning CT scanner technology;
2. Explain the fundamental principles underpinning CT data reconstruction and image processing;
3. Justify the most appropriate CT examination or approach for a given clinical history/scenario based on clinical guidelines, evidence or local protocols;
4. Discuss patient preparation and patient care (including radiation safety) for the CT examinations covered in the module & seen in clinical practice;
5. Explain the various components of CT protocols covered in the module (including injection protocol and CT scan/reconstruction parameters);
6. Explain how the various components of CT protocols influence radiation dose, image quality or outcomes;
7. Demonstrate an ability to recognise, identify and describe basic anatomy and pathology on CT images identified in the module.
8. Work as part of the CT team & undertake basic CT tasks/duties as directed by the CT team.

Indicative Module Content:

The syllabus will encourage you to consider technological and clinical practice issues to include: Components of a CT scanner & X-ray generation, CT scan and reconstruction parameters, digital image display, image quality, CT radiation dose, advanced processing and the need for quality assurance in CT. Patient care and preparation, clinical indications, scan protocols, and basic image appearances will be considered for a range of anatomical areas e.g. neuro, body, CT Angiography, CT Colonography & CT fluoroscopy, trauma and oncology.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Tutorial

6
Autonomous Student Learning

50
Placement/Work Experience

35
Online Learning

25
Total

116
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The CT module is a year-long module and adopts a blended learning approach.

• There is an initial intensive learning block in the Autumn trimester that will introduce you to the modality, CT technology, routine clinical applications, and patient care prior to undertaking your CT clinical placement. Towards the end of the Autumn trimester, you will undertake 35 hours of CT clinical placement where theory and practice can be consolidated and where there is an opportunity to explore the modality from a clinical perspective.

• In the Spring trimester, your learning will encompass more complex applications of CT practice, case review and image processing while building on the foundations of the Autumn trimester.
Approaches to teaching and learning include online lectures/lectures & tutorials; image appraisal; eLearning and clinical placement supervision.
 
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
Examination: End of Spring trimester written examination. 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

70
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Online MCQ examination in Brightspace. This MCQ will be based on content (lectures, eLearning, tutorials, image review) from weeks 1 - 2 of the Autumn trimester. End of trimester MCQ n/a Graded No

30

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

MCQ feedback will be available online

Name Role
Assoc Professor Shane Foley Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Martin Heduan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer