Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the student to develop a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the physical principles and technologies underpinning diagnostic imaging.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically review the physical principles and applications of ionising and non ionising radiations used in diagnostic imaging and the impact of their interactions with matter.
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Discuss the structure and operating principles of technologies used in conventional imaging,, mobile imaging, digital imaging, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine and ultrasound.
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Critically review the principles of image formation, manipulation and display.
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Appraise the need for and mechanisms used to achieve safety in diagnostic imaging.
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Indicative Module Content
Atomic structure, Thermionic emission and X-ray production.
X-ray characteristics, intensity and penetration.
Structure and operation of the X-ray tube, mobile X-ray units, fluoroscopy , dental and mammography technologies.
Physical principles underpinning computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound and nuclear medicine.
Structure and operation of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging ultrasound and nuclear medicine technologies.
Digital imaging, aquisition, processing, manipulation and storage.
| Ionising radiation interactions with matter.
Basic principles of radiobiology.
Principles of safety and radiation protection in diagnostic imaging
Governance and legislation of radiations in diagnostic imaging.
Quality assurance testing and image reject analysis.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Imaging practicals
| 10 | Lectures
| 30 | Tutorials
| 15 |
Directed Study
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| 25 | Online learning activities
| 20 |
Private Study
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| 50 |
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, imaging practicals, tutorials, online learning activities.
The principles of reflective practice and the practical application of these will be encouraged and facilitated through the module delivery strategy.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
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All learning outcomes are assessed by written examination
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | GRAHAM, D. T. & Cloke, P., 2007. Principles of Radiological Physics. 5th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
| | 2. | KALENDER, W., 2004. Computed Tomography: Fundamentals, System Technology, Image Quality, Applications. Berelin: Publicis.
| | 3. | OAKLEY,J.,2003. Digital imaging: a primer for radiographers, radiologists and health care professionals.Greenwich Medical Media.
| | 4. | SHARP, P.F., GEMMELL, H.G. & SMITH, F.W., 1998. Practical Nuclear Medicine. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
| | 5. | SHERER, M. A. & VISCONTI,P.J, 2006. Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography Mosby:St Louis.
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