Last modified: 20 Jun 2019 12:35
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.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Foresterhill | Sustained Study | No |
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In this course you will learn about the use of x-rays as a diagnostic imaging tool, including x-ray equipment design and use, image formation and factors affecting image quality. We will look at the legislative requirements and guidance concerning radiation protection in the hospital setting. Radiation doses to patients and staff will be studied as well as procedures for restricting dose to staff and patients such as shielding calculations, emergency procedures and contingency planning. Issues associated with transporting radioactive materials will be studied. We will also look at the use of non-ionising radiations (lasers and UV) in hospitals and the legislations and guidance in place concerning their use.
Restricted to students taking one of the two BMP PgT programmes.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1 90 minute written examination (66.67%); continuous assessment (33.33%).
There are no assessments for this course.
Under normal circumstances all coursework is marked and returned to the students (with feedback) within two weeks of submission
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