RAD2051 Radiographic science and practice 3

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

1. 1

   Explain the physical principles underpinning mobile x-ray systems and apply them in clinical situations to produce and evaluate imaging;

2. 2

   Explain the physical principles underpinning digital fluoroscopic imaging systems and the physics of fluid flow, image intensifiers and planar conventional tomography and apply them in clinical situations to produce and evaluate images of the vascular, gastrointestinal, genito-urinary and hepatobiliary systems;

3. 3

   Implement and evaluate appropriate quality control measures in relation to mobile x-ray systems and digital fluoroscopic imaging systems;

4. 4

   Implement and evaluate appropriate radiation safety strategies and radiation protection measures in the context of mobile and fluoroscopic examinations;

5. 5

   Evaluate the effectiveness of exposure protocols for all general and contrast radiographic imaging in terms of image quality and radiation protection for patients;

6. 6

   Develop radiographic skills required for imaging of vascular, gastrointestinal, genito-urinary and hepato-biliary systems and head;

7. 7

   Distinguish between normal abnormal radiographic images of these body regions;

8. 8

   Develop, modify and adapt radiographic skills required and techniques for paediatric and adult patients, particularly in emergency and mobile examinations;

9. 9

   Evaluate imaging of the gastrointestinal, genito-urinary and hepatobiliary systems in terms of the patient presentation the anatomy and image quality;

10. 10

    Appraise the professional challenges posed by patients with special needs to provide effective and safe care to them while they undergo imaging examinations.