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RDI-20005 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

RDI-20005 - Exploring Radiation Protection
Coordinator: Phillip Andrews Tel: +44 1782 7 34560
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 20
Study Hours: 200
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

This module will introduce students to more complex imaging modalities and the principles of quality assurance and dosimetry. Students will explore and communicate the balance of risk and benefit in medical imaging and gain skills in completing and presenting practical dose related experiments which will serve as a foundation for experimental third year research projects.

Aims
The aims of the module are to enable students to understand the principles of radiation protection including radiobiology, and quality assurance within the current legal framework and in accordance with the current evidence base. This is facilitated through the study of more complex radiographic imaging equipment including dynamic and cross-sectional imaging modalities.

Intended Learning Outcomes

define the principles of radiation protection including radiobiology, dosimetry and shielding of individuals and the hospital environment: 1,2,4
explain the balance between radiation dose and other practical concerns and be able to communicate and discuss these concepts within the collaborative environment: 1,2,3,4
undertake an experimental dose study including presentation of data
: 1
examine a range of complex imaging modalities with an increasing radiation burden for the operator, the patient and the public: 1,2,3,4
perform and analyse a range of quality assurance tests and measurements of radiation
: 1,2,4

Study hours

Scheduled teaching:
- lectures (online and in situ) - 20 hours
- Practicals 8 hours
- workshops and tutorials - 5 hours

Independent study hours
- asynchronous material - 15 hours
- student directed group discussion of dose experiment method and results ~ 5 hours
- preparation for assessment - 45 hours
- independent study ~ 102 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Oral Presentation weighted 100%
Oral Presentation
An oral presentation in two parts to peers lasting up to 20 minutes (circa 10 minutes per presentation) to assess the student's ability to undertake an experimental dose study including presentation of both qualitative and quantitative data (part 1 in Semester 1), and their understanding of the principles of radiation protection (part 2 in Semester 2). Students will be expected to answer examiners' questions to demonstrate understanding. Students will be expected to submit an electronic copy of their presentation in advance. A single assessment grade will be derived from the two presentations equally.

2: Practice Based Assessment weighted 0%
Portfolio B: Radiographic Competency
Assesses those aspects of student competency mapped against the intended learning outcomes of this module: with reference to assessment of specific radiographic practice competencies undertaken during Practice Experience.

3: Practice Based Assessment weighted 0%
Portfolio C: Clinical Assessment Competency
Assesses those aspects of student competency mapped against the intended learning outcomes of this module: with reference to the six mandatory clinical assessments undertaken (twice) during Practice Experience. Year 2 competencies: shoulder, pelvis/hips, cervical spine, lumbar spine, abdomen & mobile.

4: Oral Exam weighted 0%
Portfolio E: Oral Examination 40 mins
Assesses those aspects of student knowledge and application mapped against the intended learning outcomes of this module: with reference to abdomen, simple trauma (appendicular including shoulder & hips) and mobile imaging undertaken by the student during Practice Experience.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023