World Radiography Day
This list contains resources for World Radiography Day - 8th November 2012.
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- Textbook
- Video
- Article
- Information sheet
- Activity sheet
- External link
- Other
Textbook
Beyond the Visible: One Hundred Years of X-Rays
Written for the Association for Science Education (ASE) in 1995 to celebrate the centenary of the discovery of X-rays by Röntgen, this book contains units of study for Post-16 students on subjects such as the applications of X-rays, ultrasound and magnetic resonance.
Video
Physical Health: Videos
This video, from the Institute of Physics (IOP), shows medical scientists at work using a variety of sophisticated devices which use principles of physics to investigate what is happening inside the body.
The video is presented as a whole and, for ease of use, in four sections:X-rays;CT scanning; Pulse oximetry;and Ultrasound
Article
Radiography - Careers
A Catalyst article about careers using radiography in medical procedures. The article looks at a typical working day for a radiographer, the types of radiography used, how to become a radiographer and the qualifications available.
Information sheet
Scans on the Brain
This Mathematics Matters case study, produced by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, looks at how mathematical research contributes to the development of new medical imaging technology.
Activity sheet
MRI Scanning (Siemens)
A Science Learning Centres Engineering Case Studies resource investigating the super magnets used in MRI scanning machines.
External link
World Radiography Day Website
Includes posters, leaflets and stickers promoting the day
NHS Careers - Radiographer
A descsription of the types of career available to radiographers in the NHS.
BBC News article - X-rays and breast cancer
A BBC news item from 23rd October, 2012. An international research team has proposed a way to make high-resolution, 3D images of breast tissue while reducing the delivered X-ray dose.
Other
Medical Physics
The Institute of Physics's Medical Physics Group has produced a set of teaching materials which can be used to teach medical physics at GCSE/Standard level in schools.
Three PowerPoint lessons are available on ultrasound, the electromagnetic spectrum and radioactivity. The presentations can be used as free-standing lessons at GCSE level. Parts of the presentations may be used at A level or earlier for topics such as the Doppler effect, radiation safety or waves.
