| CODE | RAD4123 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Radiography Theory and Practice: Professional Issues | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 04 - Years 4, 5 in Modular UG or PG Cert Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 2 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Radiography | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit will facilitate comparison of the current and future roles of radiographers in the delivery of services both locally and across Europe. During the study-unit students will be required to look at: - National and international directives on the use of ionising and non-ionising radiation for medical purposes; - Current and future roles in radiography, scope of practice, role development, drivers for change and skill mix; - Continuous professional development in radiography; - Codes of practice, ethics, patient advocacy models; - Influence of national and international societies. Study-unit Aims: The aim of this study-unit is to develop students’ understanding and appreciation of the difference in the: - Role of the radiographer across Europe and provision of radiography; - Role Development; - Transposition and implementation of EU directives in the different member states; - Provision of services. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Critically reflect on influences of cultural and social variation that have the potential to impact on the provision of radiography and the role of the radiographer; - Evaluate ways in which radiography services are currently delivered; - Critically express implications of variations in design and interpretation of relevant regulations and legislations; - Critically evaluate factors which have influenced the development of the role of the radiographer in both a national and European context; - Plan CPD in order to develop their professional skills. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Analyse differences/similarities in the professional role and responsibilities of radiographers and other healthcare practitioners involved in the delivery of care; - Critically evaluate the current and future needs for radiography; - Discuss technological developments as a way forward in meeting future demands; - Draw up and deliver a small group teaching session with students and/or others. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Bury T & Mead J (2001) Evidence-based Healthcare: A Practical Guide for Therapists. Butterworth Heinemann. - Carlton R R & Alder A M (2001) Principles of Radiographic Imaging An Art and a Science. Delmar. - Carter P (2006) Imaging Science Blackwell Publishing. - Dimond B (2002) Legal Aspects of Radiography and Radiology. - Lisle D A (200) Imaging for Students, 3rd Ed, Hoddler Arnold. - Witz A (1992) Professions and Patriarchy Routledge. Various research articles, text books and other articles related to the radiography profession, radiation legislation, role extension and development and related fields. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study and Group Learning | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Nicholas James Agius Paul Bezzina Daniela Cassar Maria Cauchi Jose Guilherme Couto David Degiorgio Victor Micallef Kyle Muscat Jonathan Loui Portelli (Co-ord.) |
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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 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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