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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.
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 Type | Hours |
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Tutorial | 4 |
Practical | 6 |
Laboratories | 6 |
Specified Learning Activities | 10 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
Placement/Work Experience | 224 |
Online Learning | 20 |
Total | 330 |
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.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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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 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
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 |
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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 |