RAD1012 Radiographic science and practice 2

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Describe the statutory regulations governing the safe use of ionising radiation for patient, staff and the public, including dose measurement and monitoring.

2. 2

   Explain the biological response of organs to ionising radiation and how to manage the biological risk associated with radiation exposure.

3. 3

   Define the various quantities of radiation exposure, dose and dose-area product, and perform dosimetric calculations using the correct units.

4. 4

   Apply your knowledge of the impact of x-ray beam properties on image quality factors of an x-ray image.

5. 5

   Summarise the theoretical principles underpinning the operation of automatic exposure control systems and digital radiographic imaging systems.

6. 6

   Apply observation and interviewing skills to provide holistic patient care.

7. 7

   Recognise the social, cultural and ethical needs encountered in clinical practice.

8. 8

   Describe and justify the correct radiographic technique, accounting for clinical presentation, for radiographic imaging of the chest, shoulder and pelvic girdles, the vertebral column, and abdomen.

9. 9

   Apply knowledge and skills to analyse x-ray images and solve imaging challenges associated with patient positioning and image quality.

10. 10

    Distinguish between normal radiographic anatomical features and pathological features on x-ray images.

11. 11

    Identify when appropriate further and supplementary imaging is required to answer the clinical question.

12. 12

    Describe and demonstrate safe radiographic imaging of the chest, shoulder and pelvic girdles, the vertebral column, and abdomen.