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BP5506: DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY AND RADIATION PROTECTION (2014-2015)

Last modified: 20 Jun 2019 12:35


Course Overview

The Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Protection Deeper Study will give you to opportunity to learn about a wide range of diagnostic modalities used in clinical practice, such as computed and digital radiography, fluoroscopy, CT and mammography.  You will also learn about Radiation Protection legislation in the UK and how this is applied.  The course will include hands-on practical work in ARI where you will have the opportunity to use x-ray equipment and a variety of detectors.  This course provides a solid knowledge base for going on to work in a medical physics department.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Mrs Lynsey McKay

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

X-rays as a diagnostic imaging tool. X-ray equipment design and use; image formation and factors affecting it. Radiation doses to patients and staff will also be investigated. We will then look at the legislative requirements and guidance for radiation protection in the hospital setting where a range of ionising radiations are used. The scientific basis for dose limits will be studied. Procedures for restricting doses to staff and patients including shielding calculations, emergency procedures and contingency planning will be considered. Issues associated with transporting radioactive materials.

Further Information & Notes

Restricted to students taking one of the four BMP PgT programmes.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1 one-hour written examination (67%); continuous assessment (33%).

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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