Module manager: Mr Andrew Davies
Email: a.g.davies@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 Sep to 31 Jan View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
For BSc Medical Imaging students the entry requirements are as per the programme entry requirements.
| MEDP5331M | Medical X-ray Imaging |
This module is not approved as an Elective
This module will provide a detailed understanding of the science of modern medical X-ray imaging, and provide an appreciation of its role in modern medicine. The module covers the underlying scientific principles and technology of X-ray imaging, using example clinical applications to illustrate their relationship to practice.
This module will provide a detailed understanding of the physical principles of medical X-ray imaging and give an appreciation of its role in patient diagnosis and treatment.
At the end of the module, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the physical principles under-pinning modern digital radiography
2. Recognise the most important technologies currently utilised in X-ray imaging
3. Describe the design of X-ray imaging equipment and techniques
4. Describe the chain of physical and technical processes contributing to the successful formation, acquisition, processing and display of X-ray images
5. Interpret the relevant physical characteristics of X-ray images
6. Recognise the fundamental trade-off between X-ray image quality and radiation dose to the patient in X-ray imaging
7. Appreciate the complimentary roles X-ray imaging plays alongside other medical imaging modalities in medical diagnosis
The science of X-ray imaging is fundamental to the practice of X-ray imaging in radiology or radiography, and will benefit those using X-ray images in research.
Basic Principles of X-ray Imaging
- What are X-rays?
- Methods of X-ray production: X-ray tubes and generators.
- Interactions of X-rays with matter
- Processes of X-ray image formation
- Image quality & patient radiation dose.
Digital Radiography
- Introduction to digital X-ray imaging
- Photo-stimulable phosphor computed radiography physics
- Solid-state digital detector physics
- Computerized image enhancement
- Associated digital facilities plus clinical implications PACS & DICIOM
- Physics of X-ray image quality evaluation
Radiation Dose
- Radiation dose in medical X-ray imaging and its measurement
- Health and safety issues and legislation relating to medical X-ray imaging
Dynamic X-ray imaging
- Digital fluoroscopy imaging systems
- Digital cardiac imaging
- X-ray image guided Interventional radiology
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Class | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Computer Class | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Lecture | 13 | 1 | 13 |
| Independent online learning hours | 15 | ||
| Private study hours | 65 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
Students will consult a range of online material, books, and journal articles to support their learning, and develop a depth of understanding based around the taught materials.
Each lecture is accompanied by a number of formative questions (and answers) which students can use to gauge progress. The three computer sessions, and two tutorials also provide with opportunity for feedback.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| In-course MCQ | Following most lectures students will receive formative questions in a range of formats (calculations, MCQs, longer answer and so on). | 0 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 0 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 3.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 6/4/2024
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