RDGY30600 Cardiac Interventional Imaging (Erasmus)

Academic Year 2020/2021

This combined theory and clinical module provides tuition concerning the contribution of diagnostic imaging to the care pathway of patients undergoing cardiac intervention examinations. A variety of imaging modalities and aspects of patient presentation and care are considered.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of a range of imaging modalities and their appropriate application for cardiac interventional imaging techniques.
- Compare cardiac interventional imaging techniques found within Irish healthcare and other European centres.
- Critically evaluate the utility of imaging examinations to patient management.

Skill Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
- Competently assist with a range of general and specialised radiographic examinations.
- Adapt general techniques depending on the patient presentation and clinical environment.
- Care for patients during a variety of radiographic examinations.
- Interact effectively with patients, demonstrating a caring, safe and empathetic manner.
- Compile a reflective clinical portfolio of cases undertaken.
- Critically evaluate and present selected cases.
- Competently and confidently apply radiation safety measures during cardiac procedures for the protection of both staff and
patients.

Professional Development Outcomes:
Completion of this module will help you to:
- Perform as an effective member of the imaging department team.
- Gain confidence and competence in performing a range of examinations including various specialised procedures.
- Use reflection on clinical experience as a tool to progress your professional development.

Indicative Module Content:

The module combines theory and practice for cardiac interventional imaging techniques. The theory component takes place during the first three weeks of the exchange period, with an additional theory week taking place mid-semester. While focusing on angiography and intervention, classes also explore a range of modalities used in cardiac interventional imaging, such as projection radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. A range of clinical presentations, aspects of patient care, and the roles of various healthcare professionals are addressed through lectures and workshops.
To complement theory, students follow an eight week clinical rotation to areas including cardiac cath lab, interventional areas, fluoroscopy, general radiography, ultrasound; CT, MRI, RNI, theatre and mobiles. Emphasis is placed on gaining experience of cardiac interventional imaging techniques within these areas.

Candidates must normally achieve at least 80% attendance at clinical placements, and must successfully complete relevant specified learning activities before taking the end of module assessment.
Candidates not achieving the requisite attendance stated above must, before completing the module and its assessments, undertake such clinical placement as is considered necessary to address the deficit.

Candidates who do not complete the module placements within the prescribed period will have to undertake Clinical Recovery Placements at suitable and approved times in order to complete the module.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Tutorial

4

Practical

6

Laboratories

6

Specified Learning Activities

10

Autonomous Student Learning

60

Placement/Work Experience

224

Online Learning

20

Total

330

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module will include class room/online based case-based learning and clinical placement to build on theoretical knowledge
In the theory-focused weeks of the exchange, the key teaching and learning approaches used in this module include lectures, workshops and in class discussions of student directed work.
During eight weeks of clinical placement, students are expected to work competently but under supervision in general areas and mobile work. Students should be able to make a useful contribution in angiography, ultrasound, CT and MRI. Reflective learning is encouraged through student completion of a clinical portfolio throughout their placement time.
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Students from other universities registering for this module under the Erasmus exchange programme should be at least in the equivalent of Stage 3 of their own radiography degree programme.


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: Students will undertake formative and summative assessment on the Dosimetry 3D Virtual reality during the course of the modules. At scheduled times which will vary for individual students. Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

25

Examination: Combined multiple choice (MCQ)/written paper in which students view images and answer questions (Theory/Image based assessment - 1h) Throughout the Trimester No Graded No

40

Portfolio: The electronic Clinical Portfolio is completed week by week during clinical placement. Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded Yes

35


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, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback on the clinical portfolio will be posted online. Grades for assessments will be posted online after assessments. 3D VR activity will provide automated reports in the form of feedback.

Name Role
Mrs Carmel Brophy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Andrea Cradock Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Shane Foley Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Dearbhla Kearney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Kate Matthews Lecturer / Co-Lecturer