Physics: Medical Applications for Radiography

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU026260
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand heat transfers.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Distinguish between conduction, convection and radiation.
2

Understand waves used in radiography.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Define amplitude, wavelength and frequency.
  • 2.2
    Evaluate the use of ultrasound in medicine.
3

Understand the main regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Explain the properties of the seven basic types of electromagnetic waves.
4

Understand the difference between ionising and non ionising radiation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Distinguish between the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation.
  • 4.2
    Analyse activity-time graphs.
  • 4.3
    Discuss the use of radiation in medicine.
5

Understand the difference between diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to radiography.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Analyse the differences between diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to radiography.
6

Understand how x-rays work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1

    Explain how x-rays are produced.

  • 6.2

    Explain the effects of radiation on living tissue.