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2011/2 Provisional Module Catalogue - UNDER CONSTRUCTION & SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 Module Code: EEEM043 Module Title: PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR CLINICAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Module Provider: Electronic Engineering Short Name: EEM.PSC
Level: M Module Co-ordinator: WELLS K Dr (Elec Eng)
Number of credits: 15 Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
 
Module Availability
Spring
Assessment Pattern

Coursework                                                      100%

Qualifying Condition(s)  
An aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass this module

Module Overview

This course provides Masters students studying the MSc in Medical imaging with a broad overview of quality assurance and research methods appropriate for clinical use. It also provides students with a practical introduction to the application and handling of Ionising Radiation. This is assessed via coursework, presentations and attendance at in-house workshops and external demonstrations and visits.

 

 

 

 

1. Formal report on one of the radiation physics experiments.

 

 

2. Hospital placement report

 

 

3. Research plan (from a prescribed list) including aspects of ethics, data protection and IP. 

 

 

4. Seminar Presentation.

 

 

5. Attendance at in-house workshops, external demonstrations and visits.

 

 

6. Radiation Physics laboratory report.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
None
Module Aims
This module is aimed at preparing students for the QA requirements used in the NHS and the skills needed to undertake clinical-based research. It is also aimed at developing broader communication skills in terms of report writing and oral presentation methods.
Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate competencies in

 

 

QA requirements used in the NHS

 

 

Developing a research project, with knowledge of the particular requirements of working within a clinical setting.

 

 

Handling and detecting Ionising Radiation.
Module Content

Planning research

 

 

Intellectual Property                

 

 

Medical Ethics

 

 

Clinical Trials

 

 

Reporting research:   Presentation Skills

 

 

Computerised Healthcare Delivery Systems & Data Protection

 

 

Application of Ionising Radiation for diagnosis and treatment (RSCH visit)

 

 

QA & Treatment Planning Demonstration

 

 

Mammography and QA Demonstration

 

 

 

 

6 week radiation physics experimental programme
Methods of Teaching/Learning

The module is taught using a combination of Workshops, seminars, experimental work, private study, and the hospital placement*

 

 

 

 

*subject to availability
Selected Texts/Journals
Cryer, Pat, The Research Student’s Guide to Success, OU Press, 1996. ISBN 033519611X
Last Updated
30th July 2009