Overview

1. Production of x-rays
2. Structure and operation of the x-ray tube
3. Interactions of radiation with matter
4. Effects of ionising radiation on normal cells
5. Measurement of radiation
6. Radiation protection and dosimetry
7. Basic understanding of x-ray circuitry
8. Principles of electrical operation and safety including quality assurance methods
9. Principles of image formation in digital imaging
10. Medico legal principles applied to radiation protection and Health and safety
11. Radioactivity
12. IT standards relevant to medical imaging
13. Production of a digital image
14. Health informatics in radiography

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 the principles underpinning diagnostic imaging, equipment and image formation.

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the legislative framework related to radiation protection and practical measures to keep patient dose as low as reasonably practical.

• Demonstrate digital image manipulation to optimise image quality.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the radiation physics, protection and dosimetry underpinning radiographic examinations.

• Discuss health informatics and its place in radiography.