This module is designed to introduce the learner to trauma radiography and specialized radiography categories that include paediatric radiography, dental radiography, mammography, mobile & trauma radiography, High KV techniques and foreign body radiography.
Learning outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
A1. Fundamentals of paediatric radiography, dental radiography, mammography, mobile & trauma radiography, High KV techniques and foreign body radiography.
A2. Indications and Contraindications of paediatric radiography, dental radiography, mammography, mobile & trauma radiography, High KV techniques and foreign body radiography.
B. Cognitive/Intellectual skills/Application of Knowledge
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
B1. Discuss common indications and procedures of trauma and specialized radiography.
B2. Evaluate trauma and specialized radiographic images.
C.Communication/ICT/Numeracy/Analytic Techniques/Practical Skills/Information Literacy
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
C1. Perform paediatric radiography, dental radiography, mammography, mobile & trauma radiography, High KV techniques and foreign body radiography.
C2. Communicate to staff and the patient during clinical setting.
D. General Transferable Skills
Personal, Intellectual, and Professional Autonomy
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
D1. Work independently in Trauma and Specialized radiography units.
Employability and career development
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
D2. Demonstrate curiosity for learning and continuous professional development in field of Medical Imaging.
Global citizenship
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
D3. Comply with international standards and procedures related plain radiography.
Lifelong learning
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
D4. Keep informed about professional and scientific developments.
D5. Undertake further continuous professional development training in Medical Imaging.
Collaboration, Teamwork and Leadership
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
D6. Demonstrate the ability to work in multidisciplinary team.
D7. Create a positive working environment
Research, Creativity and Innovation, Scholarship and Enquiry
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
D8. Demonstrate initiative, creativity and proactivity regarding medical imaging
Ethical, Social and Professional Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
D9. Work within legal, ethical and professional framework
Indicative content:
Unit I: Dental radiography
- Key Terms including planes, and the dental formula.
- Different sizes and types of dental x-ray film.
- Safety precautions needed when using radiation.
- Types of intra-oral dental radiographs.
- Difference between bisecting and paralleling techniques.
- The most common radiographic errors.
- Infection control during radiography procedures.
Unit II: Mammography
- Basic principles of mammography imaging to include:
- Facility preparation/equipment manipulation
- Patient preparation/communication/professionalism
- Positioning of patient
- Safety and Radiation protection
- Technical details/Critical Thinking
Unit III: Pediatric Radiography
· •Identify the basic principles of pediatric and geriatric imaging
· •Facility preparation/equipment manipulation
· •Patient preparation/communication/professionalism
· •Positioning of patient
· •Safety and Radiation protection
· •Technical details/Critical Thinking
Unit IV: Mobile/ Trauma/ Ward radiography
· •Identify the basic principles of surgical and mobile radiography
· •Sterile technique in the operating room R
· •Operating room personnel/Surgical Team
· •Operating room and Bedside procedures
· •Isolation/standard precautions
· •Safety and Radiation protection
· •Patient preparation and positioning
· •Technical considerations/Critical Thinking
Unit V: Foreign body localization
· Different types of foreign bodies
· Factor to consider when radiographing foreign bodies
· Factors to consider when determining foreign body locations
· Steps in radiographic localization of a foreign body
· Corrections to be made when the foreign body is not radiographically localized
Unit VI: High kilovoltage technique
- High kV imaging
- Body areas where it is used
- Advantages of high kV technique
- Disadvantages of the high kV technique
Allocation of Units
There are 20 sessions in the 2nd semester for MIP II
1. Prof Chinene: Unit 1, 3 and 4
2. Isabelle: Unit 5
3. Fils: Unit 2 and 6
COURSE PLAN
|
SESSIONS: 20 |
DAYS |
UNIT/TOPIC |
LECTURE/CASE STUDY HOURS |
FACILITATOR |
|
Session 1&2 |
Thursday 16th July 2026
|
Introduction to study guide + Unit 1
|
8Am to 12Am |
Prof Chinene
|
|
Unit 1: Dental radiography |
2pm to 5pm |
Prof Chinene
|
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Session 3&4 |
Friday 17th July 2026
|
Unit 1: Dental radiography |
8 Am to 12pm |
Prof Chinene
|
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Unit 1: Dental radiography/ Field visit / Remera clinic |
2 pm to 5pm |
Prof Chinene |
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Session 5&6 |
Thursday 23rd July 2026 |
Unit 3: Pediatric radiography
|
8Am to 5pm |
Prof Chinene
|
|
Session 7&8 |
Friday 24th July 2026 |
Unit 4: Mobile/ Trauma/ Ward radiography |
8Am to 5pm |
Prof Chinene
|
|
Session 9&10 |
Thursday 30th July 2026 |
Unit 1,3&4: Assignment/group discussion |
8Am to 5pm |
SDL
|
|
Session 11&12 |
Friday 31st July 2026 |
CAT on Unit 1,3 & 4
|
8 Am to 10 Am |
Prof Chinene
|
|
Friday 31st July 2026 |
Unit 2: Mammography |
10 Am to 12 Pm
|
Fils |
|
|
Friday 31st July 2026 |
Unit 2: Mammography |
2 Pm to 5pm |
Fils |
|
|
Session 13&14 |
Thursday 6th August 2026 |
Unit 6: High kilovoltage technique |
8 Am to 5pm |
Fils
|
|
Session 15&16 |
Friday 7th August 2026 |
Assignment/group discussion on unit 2&6 |
8 Am to 5pm |
SDL
|
|
Session 17&18 |
Thursday 13th August 2026 |
CAT: Unit 2&6
|
8 Am to 10 Am |
Fils
|
|
Unit 5: Foreign body localization
|
10 Am- 12 Pm |
Isabelle |
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Unit 5: Foreign body localization
|
2 Pm – 5 Pm |
Isabelle |
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Session 19&20 |
Friday 14th August 2026 |
Assignment/group discussion on unit 5
|
8Am to 12pm |
SDL
|
|
CAT: Unit 5
|
2pm to 4pm |
Isabelle |
Teaching and Learning Methods:
Lectures: 35 hours
Discussions 10 hours
Assignments: 10 hours
Demonstrations: 10 hours
Practicals: 10 hours
Self-Study: 20 hours
Test: 5 hours
Total: 100 hours
Research Resources:
- Jeannean Hall R., Bruce W Long, ammy Curtis; Merrill’s Atlas of radiographic Positionning and Procedures. Vol 3, 2022
- John P. Lampignano, Leslie E. Kendrick, Bontrager’s Handbook of radiographic positioning and Techniques 2018, 9th Ed, St. Louis, Missouri.
- Kathy McQuillen Martnsen MA RT(R), Workbook for radiographic Image Analysis. 5th edition 2019.
- Michael. M. Maher& AdrianDixonixgrainger&allisonsison’s. Diagnostic Radiology: Abdominal Imaging. 6th edition 2018.
- Ruth Ann E., Dawn M. Coakes; Patient Care in Radiography; 2020
This module is designed to introduce the learner to trauma radiography and specialized radiography categories that include paediatric radiography, dental radiography, mammography, mobile & trauma radiography, High KV techniques and foreign body radiography.
Learning outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
A1. Fundamentals of paediatric radiography, dental radiography, mammography, mobile & trauma radiography, High KV techniques and foreign body radiography.
A2. Indications and Contraindications of paediatric radiography, dental radiography, mammography, mobile & trauma radiography, High KV techniques and foreign body radiography.
B. Cognitive/Intellectual skills/Application of Knowledge
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
B1. Discuss common indications and procedures of trauma and specialized radiography.
B2. Evaluate trauma and specialized radiographic images.
C.Communication/ICT/Numeracy/Analytic Techniques/Practical Skills/Information Literacy
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
C1. Perform paediatric radiography, dental radiography, mammography, mobile & trauma radiography, High KV techniques and foreign body radiography.
C2. Communicate to staff and the patient during clinical setting.
D. General Transferable Skills
Personal, Intellectual, and Professional Autonomy
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
D1. Work independently in Trauma and Specialized radiography units.
Employability and career development
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
D2. Demonstrate curiosity for learning and continuous professional development in field of Medical Imaging.
Global citizenship
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
D3. Comply with international standards and procedures related plain radiography.
Lifelong learning
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
D4. Keep informed about professional and scientific developments.
D5. Undertake further continuous professional development training in Medical Imaging.
Collaboration, Teamwork and Leadership
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
D6. Demonstrate the ability to work in multidisciplinary team.
D7. Create a positive working environment
Research, Creativity and Innovation, Scholarship and Enquiry
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
D8. Demonstrate initiative, creativity and proactivity regarding medical imaging
Ethical, Social and Professional Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
D9. Work within legal, ethical and professional framework
Indicative content:
Unit I: Dental radiography
- Key Terms including planes, and the dental formula.
- Different sizes and types of dental x-ray film.
- Safety precautions needed when using radiation.
- Types of intra-oral dental radiographs.
- Difference between bisecting and paralleling techniques.
- The most common radiographic errors.
- Infection control during radiography procedures.
Unit II: Mammography
- Basic principles of mammography imaging to include:
- Facility preparation/equipment manipulation
- Patient preparation/communication/professionalism
- Positioning of patient
- Safety and Radiation protection
- Technical details/Critical Thinking
Unit III: Pediatric Radiography
· •Identify the basic principles of pediatric and geriatric imaging
· •Facility preparation/equipment manipulation
· •Patient preparation/communication/professionalism
· •Positioning of patient
· •Safety and Radiation protection
· •Technical details/Critical Thinking
Unit IV: Mobile/ Trauma/ Ward radiography
· •Identify the basic principles of surgical and mobile radiography
· •Sterile technique in the operating room R
· •Operating room personnel/Surgical Team
· •Operating room and Bedside procedures
· •Isolation/standard precautions
· •Safety and Radiation protection
· •Patient preparation and positioning
· •Technical considerations/Critical Thinking
Unit V: Foreign body localization
· Different types of foreign bodies
· Factor to consider when radiographing foreign bodies
· Factors to consider when determining foreign body locations
· Steps in radiographic localization of a foreign body
· Corrections to be made when the foreign body is not radiographically localized
Unit VI: High kilovoltage technique
- High kV imaging
- Body areas where it is used
- Advantages of high kV technique
- Disadvantages of the high kV technique
Allocation of Units
There are 20 sessions in the 2nd semester for MIP II
1. Prof Chinene: Unit 1, 3 and 4
2. Isabelle: Unit 5
3. Fils: Unit 2 and 6
COURSE PLAN
|
SESSIONS: 20 |
DAYS |
UNIT/TOPIC |
LECTURE/CASE STUDY HOURS |
FACILITATOR |
|
Session 1&2 |
Thursday 16th July 2026
|
Introduction to study guide + Unit 1
|
8Am to 12Am |
Prof Chinene
|
|
Unit 1: Dental radiography |
2pm to 5pm |
Prof Chinene
|
||
|
Session 3&4 |
Friday 17th July 2026
|
Unit 1: Dental radiography |
8 Am to 12pm |
Prof Chinene
|
|
Unit 1: Dental radiography/ Field visit / Remera clinic |
2 pm to 5pm |
Prof Chinene |
||
|
Session 5&6 |
Thursday 23rd July 2026 |
Unit 3: Pediatric radiography
|
8Am to 5pm |
Prof Chinene
|
|
Session 7&8 |
Friday 24th July 2026 |
Unit 4: Mobile/ Trauma/ Ward radiography |
8Am to 5pm |
Prof Chinene
|
|
Session 9&10 |
Thursday 30th July 2026 |
Unit 1,3&4: Assignment/group discussion |
8Am to 5pm |
SDL
|
|
Session 11&12 |
Friday 31st July 2026 |
CAT on Unit 1,3 & 4
|
8 Am to 10 Am |
Prof Chinene
|
|
Friday 31st July 2026 |
Unit 2: Mammography |
10 Am to 12 Pm
|
Fils |
|
|
Friday 31st July 2026 |
Unit 2: Mammography |
2 Pm to 5pm |
Fils |
|
|
Session 13&14 |
Thursday 6th August 2026 |
Unit 6: High kilovoltage technique |
8 Am to 5pm |
Fils
|
|
Session 15&16 |
Friday 7th August 2026 |
Assignment/group discussion on unit 2&6 |
8 Am to 5pm |
SDL
|
|
Session 17&18 |
Thursday 13th August 2026 |
CAT: Unit 2&6
|
8 Am to 10 Am |
Fils
|
|
Unit 5: Foreign body localization
|
10 Am- 12 Pm |
Isabelle |
||
|
Unit 5: Foreign body localization
|
2 Pm – 5 Pm |
Isabelle |
||
|
Session 19&20 |
Friday 14th August 2026 |
Assignment/group discussion on unit 5
|
8Am to 12pm |
SDL
|
|
CAT: Unit 5
|
2pm to 4pm |
Isabelle |
Teaching and Learning Methods:
Lectures: 35 hours
Discussions 10 hours
Assignments: 10 hours
Demonstrations: 10 hours
Practicals: 10 hours
Self-Study: 20 hours
Test: 5 hours
Total: 100 hours
Research Resources:
- Jeannean Hall R., Bruce W Long, ammy Curtis; Merrill’s Atlas of radiographic Positionning and Procedures. Vol 3, 2022
- John P. Lampignano, Leslie E. Kendrick, Bontrager’s Handbook of radiographic positioning and Techniques 2018, 9th Ed, St. Louis, Missouri.
- Kathy McQuillen Martnsen MA RT(R), Workbook for radiographic Image Analysis. 5th edition 2019.
- Michael. M. Maher& AdrianDixonixgrainger&allisonsison’s. Diagnostic Radiology: Abdominal Imaging. 6th edition 2018.
- Ruth Ann E., Dawn M. Coakes; Patient Care in Radiography; 2020