| CODE | RAD3324 | ||||||||||||||||
| TITLE | Medical Imaging Theory and Practice: Theatre and Interventional Procedures | ||||||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | ||||||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Radiography | ||||||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit presents radiography students with theoretical imaging principles related to theatre, ward and interventional procedures. The study-unit is made up of lectures, skill lab demonstrations and clinical practice for radiographic techniques, radiation protection guidelines and patient care for the related procedures. Study-unit Aims - Provide the appropriate knowledge and use of the range of imaging procedures related to theatre, ward and interventional imaging procedures; - Provide the students with the skills required to position patients appropriately for the required range of procedures; - Provide an overview of risks associated with imaging during these procedures; - Encourage the use of correct safety procedures; - Enable the students to understand the needs of the patient and the respect and care necessary to be given. Learning Outcomes 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Describe and discuss the role of medical imaging with respect to theatre, ward and interventional procedures. - Explain the radiographer's role in imaging related to theatre, ward and interventional imaging. - Identify and discuss the risks associated with medical imaging in these procedures. - Identify common pathological processes on the resultant images. - Discuss the safe use of modalities in terms of protocol optimisation and use of contrast agents. - Explain justification, where appropriate, of the examination based on patient presentation and clinical indications. - Explain technical, patient and pathological factors influencing preparation and choice of technique for specific examination. - Apply knowledge of imaging systems and radiation protection principles to ensure optimisation of dose and image quality. - Discuss how to adapt and optimise the technique for different types of patients, pathologies/conditions and/or circumstances. - Describe how to correctly undertake examinations, giving due consideration to: patient preparation and selection of appropriate protocols. - Explain how the patient must be treated with respect and care appropriate to their physical and psychological needs, before, during and after performing the examination. - Identify and describe, using the correct anatomical terminology, the relevant anatomical structures. - Reflect and discuss the potential impact the image quality may have on the patient’s management and care. - Discuss the use of contrast agents and potential risks. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate the skills and competencies at Level 2 for ward and theatre imaging (under supervision). - Produce diagnostic images, where applicable and provide for the physical and psychological needs of the patient. - Evaluate and select the correct safety procedures and protocols in medical imaging practice related to ward, theatre and interventional imaging. - Critically evaluate and optimise protocols and radiation dose during imaging of these procedures. - Demonstrate the necessary patient care and communication skills according to the different patient needs and circumstances during and after the examination. - Evaluate image and discuss the criteria for a good diagnostic image. - Identify anatomy and explain the appearance of all relevant structures, positioning errors and artefacts. - Evaluate image and identify any pathologies/fractures/conditions that are present. - Identify risk factors associated with contrast agents, assess signs and symptoms of possible reactions and suggest appropriate action in accordance with established procedures. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings - Bradley WG, & Zwiebel WJ. (2003) Pocketradiologist Vascular:Top 100 Diagnosis, Saunders. - Aitchison FA (2009) A Guide to Radiological Procedures, Elsevior Health Sciences. - Easton S (2009) An Introduction to Radiography, Churchill Livingstone Elsevior. - Goldman MA (2008) Pocket Guide to the Operating Room 3rd Ed EA Davies Company. - Kaufman, J.A., Lee, M.J., (2004), Vascular and Interventional Radiology. The Requisites Elsevior Mosby. - Rogers P (2003) Pocket radiologist Interventional Top 100 Procedures, Saunders. - Sloane C, et al. (2010) Clark's Pocket Handbook for Radiographers, CRC Press. - Snopek, AM (2006), Fundamentals of Special Radiographic Procedures, Saunders. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Please note that a pass in each assessment component is obligatory for an overall pass mark to be awarded. | ||||||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Fieldwork, Lectures, Tutorials & Demonstrations | ||||||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Nicholas James Agius Joseph Debono Justin Lee Mifsud 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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