Technology within Radiography

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2027.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU032683
Credits:
3
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 the fundamental concepts of electricity.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the relationship between current, voltage and resistance.

  • 1.2

    Calculate the electrical resistance of various components.

  • 1.3

    Explain how electricity is generated.’

  • 1.4

    Evaluate how electrical concepts are put to use in a given medical device or procedure.

2

Understand the source of light and the source distance relationship.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain the inverse square law.

3

Undertand how technology is developing within radiography.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Evaluate how technological advances have impacted on radiography.

  • 3.2

    Analyse how artificial intelligence could further develop practice within both diagnostic and therapeutic radiography.