Overview

1. Equipment specifications automatic exposure control,Quality Assurance
2. Mobile x-ray sets, Image Intensifiers, fluoroscopic units, Photofluorography
3. Principles of US imaging, including Doppler and echocardiography CT scanning including multislice RNI, including PET and SPECT scanning, MRI, including safety aspects
4. Maintenance/ planning
5. Physiology of digestion, metabolism and nutrition
6. Hormonal action on tissues/organs
7. Disease Mechanisms, tumour classification.
8. Cross sectional and radiographic anatomy of body systems

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -- Basic understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. - Basic ability in applying what is learned to common practice scenarios. - Basic understanding of professional accountability issues.Students will be required to achieve a minimum of D- grade in the assignment to in order to pass the theory component of the module.

-good -- Good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. - Good ability in applying what is learned to a range of common and less common practice scenarios. - Good understanding of professional accountability issues. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade B- in the Grading Criteria.

-excellent -- Very good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and evidence of additional evidence gained by the student. - Very good ability in applying what is learned to a range of common, less common and uniquely specific practice scenarios. - Very good understanding of professional accountability issues. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade A- in the Grading Criteria.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of cross sectional anatomy across the range of cross sectional modalities

• Discuss and analyse the mechanisms involved in common disease processes and reflect on specific imaging pathways used

• Evaluate the range of equipment used in the practice of diagnostic imaging to enable safe and efficient selection of most appropriate equipment

• Relate anatomical and pathological appearances to a range of imaging modalities, evaluating the features and origins of common pathologies demonstrated.-

• Understand the pharmacology of drugs typically encountered within their practise, and demonstrate knowledge of their administration, evaluating the methods of administration