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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Radiographic Technique 1 | |||
| Reference | HS1065 | Version | 7 |
| Created | March 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | November 2017 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | May 2022 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to gain an understanding of imaging, patient care and support of patients undergoing imaging of appendicular and axial skeleton, chest and abdomen. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe the radiographic technique and image critique for imaging of the appendicular and axial skeleton, chest and abdomen. |
| 2 | Describe the role of the radiography assistant practitioner in imaging of the appendicular and axial skeleton, chest and abdomen. |
| 3 | Describe the care and communication needs of patients undergoing radiographic investigations. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Radiographic procedures to carry out plain film and fluoroscopic imaging of the appendicular and axial skeleton, chest and abdomen. Common trauma and pathologies of the appendicular and axial skeleton, chest and abdomen. Recognise surface markings, relating them to internal anatomy. Radiographic imaging appearances. Patient care and communication. Image quality, exposure factors. Image critique. Scope of practice. Adult learning. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Block attendance lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. Online lectures, workshops and discusion forums. Student workbooks and online activities. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 60 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 240 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 300 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Objective Structured Practical Examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Practical examination | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | Fails to achieve the minimum requirements for an E |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BEGG,J.D.,2006. Abdominal X-rays Made Easy. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. |
| 2 | CARVER,E. & CARVER, B. 2012. Medical Imaging. 2nd ed. London : Elsevier. |
| 3 | CORNE, J.& POINTON,K.,2015. Chest X-ray Made Easy. 4th ed. Edinburgh :Churchill Livingstone. |
| 4 | HOLMES, E.J. & MISRA, R.R., 2008. A-Z of Emergency Radiology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. |
| 5 | SOCIETY AND COLLEGE OF RADIOGRAPHERS, 2012. Scope of Practice of Assistant Practitioners. London: SCoR. |