Physics: Medical Applications for Radiography

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2029.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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.

    Explain 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 principles, uses and benefits of ionising and non-ionising radiation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Distinguish between the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation.

  • 4.2.

    Carry out calculations to accurately analyse activity-time graphs.

  • 4.3.

    Discuss the use of ionising and non-ionising radiation techniques in medicine.

5.

Understand the difference between diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to radiography.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1.

    Explain the differences between diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to radiography.

6.

Understand the principle and applications of x-ray imaging.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1.

    Explain how x-rays are produced.

  • 6.2.

    Explain the effects of x-ray radiation on living tissue.