| CODE | RAD3038 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Medical Imaging Theory and Practice of Planar X-ray Imaging | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Radiography | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit will provide the graduate radiographers coming from non-EU/EEA countries with the opportunity to update and/or further develop their knowledge in planar x-ray radiography of the axial and appendicular skeletal system, the chest and abdomen. Separately, it will also introduce candidates to the use of X-rays in bone density, dental, mammography, theatre and ward radiography. The following topics will be covered: - Principles and practice of planar radiography of the upper and lower limb, chest, abdomen, spine and skull; - Introduction to intra and extra-oral dental radiography, including OPG and CBCT; - Introduction to bone density, dental, mammography, theatre and ward radiography Study-Unit Aims: - Enable candidates to update and/or further develop their understanding of the use and application of planar radiography of the axial and appendicular skeleton, the chest, and abdomen; - Provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to justify and optimise radiographic technique, patient care and safety, when patients are required to undergo imaging of the axial and appendicular skeleton, chest and/or abdomen; - Provide candidates with an understanding of bone density, dental, mammography, theatre and ward radiography; - Discuss management options for the optimal care of patients while undergoing planar radiography examinations. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Discuss the principles and practical applications of planar radiography when imaging the axial and appendicular skeleton, the chest and abdomen - Describe the main principles and factors radiographers need to consider to ensure appropriate clinical justification, optimisation and safe practices for planar radiography examinations; - Describe the main principles and factors radiographers need to consider to ensure optimised and safe practices within bone density, dental, mammography, theatre and ward radiography; 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Justify requests related to imaging of the appendicular and axial skeleton, chest and abdomen; - Discuss manipulation of imaging parameters for optimising imaging techniques for the appendicular and axial skeleton, chest and abdomen; - Apply radiation and other safety aspects when imaging patients; - Explain the benefits and risks associated with imaging procedures relating to the appendicular and axial skeleton, chest and abdomen; - Evaluate images and discuss the criteria for a good diagnostic image, - Identify radiographic anatomy and explain the appearance of all relevant bony and soft tissue structures, positioning errors and artifacts; - Identify pathologies and assess the need for further imaging or additional specialised imaging, based on these pathologies; - Explain the use of bone density, dental, mammography, theatre and ward radiography; - Analyse and solve problems that arise when performing planar radiography, including the use of appropriate guidelines and research evidence. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Long, B., Rollins, J., Smith, B (2018) Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures - 3 Volume. - Whaites, E. & Drage, N. (2013) Essentials of dental radiography and radiology (5th Ed.) Churchill Livington. - Lampignano, J. & Kendrick, LE. (2017). Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. (9th Ed.) Elsevier. - Whaites & Drage (2020). Radiography and Radiology for Dental Care Professionals (4th Ed.) Elsevier. - McQuillen Martensen, K (2019). Radiographic Image Analysis, (5th Ed.) Elsevier. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Tutorial | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Deborah Mizzi Jonathan Loui Portelli |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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