RDGY40610 Technology of Computed Tomography II

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module endeavours to develop in students, a critical understanding of CT scanning parameters, thus encouraging a broader spectrum of clinical operation. It also aims to develop understanding of quality assurance of CT scanners & its application in conventional and radiotherapy CT. Alternative uses of CT technology are also assessed as part of this module. Finally, this module also focuses on the equipment management lifecycle. This module again focuses on the material under the technology related themes of Hardware, Software, Image Quality, Radiation Dose and Facility Management. Interested candidates must be qualified radiographers entitled to register with CORU to practise radiography in Ireland or have Health Professions Council approval for Northern Ireland or UK applicants or equivalent for international applicants. Students are assessed via practical site based assessments in addition to end of trimester examination. Students are also required to complete & pass e-learning formative assessments in order to complete the module but these formative assessments will not form part of the final grade.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge Outcomes

Students will learn to evaluate the technology of MDCT across the related themes of Hardware, Software, Image Quality, Dose & Facility Management. On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Evaluate the risks posed by computed tomography investigations and devise suitable strategies for application of dose and image quality optimisation principles;
2. Assess new & current technological developments in multidetector CT scanners;
3. Analyse the nature of CT image defects and leverage the parameters & countermeasures that can be employed against them;
4. Critically evaluate & record appropriate quality assurance procedures for CT equipment;
5. Appraise the contribution of CT in other imaging and therapeutic applications;
6. Evaluate equipment procurement through specifications and the equipment management cycle;

Professional Skills

The module will facilitate development of professional skills in the exploration of CT technological principles. On successful completion of this module, students should have developed skills to:
1. Optimise the use of CT technology;
2. Formulate and assess quality programmes for CT technology within national & international frameworks;
3. Procure and manage medical equipment over the complete lifecycle of the equipment;
4. Communicate effectively both individually and as part of a peer group.

Personal Development
• individual communication & presentation skills
• teamwork communication & presentation skills

Indicative Module Content:

Strategies for dose and image quality optimisation;
New & current technological developments in multidetector CT scanners;
CT image defects and countermeasures that can be employed against them;
Quality assurance procedures for CT equipment;
Equipment procurement ;

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

21
Tutorial

3
Computer Aided Lab

17
Laboratories

3
Specified Learning Activities

56
Autonomous Student Learning

100
Total

200
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Blended eLearning includes formative feedback and allows repetition until desired level is achieved.
Essay work includes active task based research.
 
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: Written exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

60
Assignment: Formative activities: students will engage with journal club activities and prepare and submit a research proposal, identifying a research question to answer an identified local clinical problem. Week 12 n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

0
Essay: Site improvement & Quality topic Week 6 n/a Graded No

40

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
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, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

eLearning content includes formative assessments that are repeatable until an acceptable level is attained. Essay work includes rubric based feedback.

Seeram (2023). Computed Tomography - Physical Principles, patient care, clinical applications and quality control. Fifth Edition. Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323790635
Name Role
Assoc Professor Shane Foley Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Marie-Louise Ryan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Edel Thomas Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 21, 27, 32 Mon 13:00 - 16:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 21, 27, 32 Thurs 13:00 - 16:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 21, 27, 32 Tues 13:00 - 16:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 21 Wed 13:00 - 16:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 27, 32 Wed 13:00 - 16:50
Spring