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2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DSUR1145 Radiography for Dental Hygienists/Therapists

10 creditsClass Size: 2

Module manager: Mr S Boomer
Email: s.boomer@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Two A level passes at grade C or above (to include Biology and one other science, social science or English) or the equivalent qualification.

Five GCSE subjects at grade C or above (to include English Language, Biology and Mathematics) or the equivalent qualification.

Co-requisites

DSUR1140Foundation Course
DSUR1141Biomedical Science and Oral Biology
DSUR1142Health Care Provision and Dental Public Health
DSUR1143Introduction to Clinical Practice
DSUR1144Pathology, Microbiology and Infection Control

Module replaces

DISC1010

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to ... To deliver the theoretical and practical experience in dental radiography as per the recommendations of the British Society of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology and General Dental Council for the core training of Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists.

To provide training in dental radiography including radiation production and radiation protection. To provide training in the statutory obligations relating to ionising radiation, as relevant to dental radiography and an understanding of diagnostic radiology.

Upon completion the student should be competent to undertake dental radiographs to a level and standard required for clinical practice.

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will:
Have knowledge of radiation physics and radiation protection relevant to dental hygienists/therapists.
Understand and be able to demonstrate knowledge of the apparatus and equipment required for the practice of dental radiography.
Have knowledge of the mechanisms for production and processing of dental radiographs (including both film and digital imaging).
Be able to demonstrate that they are competent at processing both film and digital images.
Be able to demonstrate the ability to take appropriate intra and intra-oral dental radiographs.
Be able to demonstrate the capability to carry out quality assurance procedures in relation to dental radiography.
Be able to demonstrate the ability to understand and implement local rules in relation to patient care and safety within the field of dental radiography.

Skills outcomes
Use of extra and intraoral x-ray equipment
Use of film holders and processing of digital images
Use of radiology information and patient archiving communications systems


Syllabus

Face to face teaching

Radiation Physics
1. Production of X-rays electromagnetic spectrum, background radiation, properties of radiation, attenuation, of ionising radiation and factors affecting attenuation. Scattering and absorption
2. Biological effects of radiation – risks/benefits of radiation.
3. Dosimetry – absorbed dose, dose equivalent, effective dose and units, factors affecting radiation dose
Radiation protection
4. ICRP principles of radiation protection, ionising radiation regulations -pregnancy, ID and consent, use of existing radiological information, local rules and procedures, untoward incidents involving overexposure
5. Selection criteria
6. Quality assurance
Apparatus and equipment
7. X-ray equipment - x-ray tubes applied potential (KV), tube current (mA) and exposure settings (mAs), effects of changes on x-ray quality and quantity
Films and processing
8. Image receptors 1 (films)
9. Image receptors 2 (digital)
Practical Radiography
10. Intra-oral techniques and intra-oral anatomy
11. Panoramic technique and panoramic anatomy
12. New techniques in radiography – Cone Beam CT
Practical experience in LDI X-ray Department to include group learning, phantom head teaching, clinical experience, completion of a reflective logbook and practical assessment

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Group learning12.002.00
Lecture131.0013.00
Practical44.0016.00
Seminar12.002.00
Tutorial41.004.00
Independent online learning hours2.00
Private study hours61.00
Total Contact hours37.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Private study

Essential module reading (reading list)
Reading of local rules and guidelines for Dental Radiology Department, LDI
Preparation for practical sessions
Reflective log record
Preparation for examinations

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Attendance and performance during practical sessions
Participation in seminars/tutorials
Clinical experience log
Applied knowledge in clinical practical setting

Methods of assessment


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)1 hr 00 mins100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 24/01/2018

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