RDGY40850 RIS PACS Management I

Academic Year 2023/2024

This is a 10 credit, level 4 module. The course entry requirements are an appropriate undergraduate degree qualification or equivalent. This module is of particular relevance to radiographers, radiation therapists, IT professionals and RIS/PACS personnel. This module is taught over six days of attendance and runs in the Autumn trimester. The syllabus develops an understanding of healthcare informatics with a specific Radiology Information System / Picture Archiving and Communication System emphasis and is suitable for anyone working in the healthcare industry, at any level. The module acts as a primer for the frontline system administration level of operation. It delivers advanced information on modern image acquisition, storage and display systems in radiology. RIS/PACS administration is explored, including current regulatory requirements.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of modern Healthcare Information & Communications technology;
2. Appraise the role of standards based approaches including DICOM, HL7 and IHE;
3. Discuss digital data and digital image management strategies utilising technology;
4. Consider security issues in the HCIT environment;
5. Scrutinise image display in terms of technology, ergonomics and quality assurance in Radiology;
6. Analyze the RIS/PACS management role & responsibilities;
7. Construct workflow maps in the context of workflow engineering;
8. Assess PACS strategies both nationally and internationally

Professional Skills

On successful completion of this module, students should have developed skills to:
1. Troubleshoot HCIT system issues;
2. Assess suitability of equipment in Radiology based scenarios;
3. Communicate effectively both individually and as part of a peer group.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30
Tutorial

2
Practical

5
Autonomous Student Learning

65
Placement/Work Experience

100
Total

202
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Presentation & workflow include active task based research & learning.

 
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: < Description > 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

60
Presentation: Workflow Optimisation Presentation Week 9 n/a Graded No

20
Essay: Workflow maps Week 6 n/a Graded No

20

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
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
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Workflow essay has moderated peer review session with initial drafts. Presentation work includes rubric based feedback in addition to moderated peer feedback. Essay work includes rubric based feedback.

Name Role
Dr Michelle O'Connor Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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