Overview
Qualification Grading Type
Graded
Unit Learning Outcomes
1.
Understand heat transfers.
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1.1.
Distinguish between conduction, convection and radiation.
2.
Understand waves used in radiography.
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2.1.
Define amplitude, wavelength and frequency.
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2.2.
Explain the use of ultrasound in medicine.
3.
Understand the main regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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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.
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4.1.
Distinguish between the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation.
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4.2.
Carry out calculations to accurately analyse activity-time graphs.
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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.
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5.1.
Explain the differences between diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to radiography.
6.
Understand the principle and applications of x-ray imaging.
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6.1.
Explain how x-rays are produced.
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6.2.
Explain the effects of x-ray radiation on living tissue.