Prerequisites for Module
No prerequisites other than course entry requirments.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
The aim of this module is to provide the student with a basic introduction to the care requirements of patients within a radiology or radiotherapy environment.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Describe the patient's journey through the radiology/ radiotherapy episode.
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Explain the individual care needs of a specified range of patients.
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Describe the role of the multi disciplnary team in the care and support of patients.
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Indicative Module Content
Patient pathways in radiology and radiotherapy.
Diagnostic and therapeutic services.
The role of the diagnostic radiographer.
The role of the therapy radiographer.
| The role of the radiologist, clinical oncologist and medical physicist.
Nursing staff in radiology and radiotherapy.
Patient support and rehabilitation services.
Care requiremements for a range of common pathologies.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Part Time | Lectures and Tutorials
| 20 | Seminars
| 10 | Workbased learning
| 10 |
Directed Study
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| 50 |
Private Study
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| 60 |
Mode of Delivery
Keynote lectures, turtorials and student centred seminars.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3
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Learning outcomes 1,2 and 3 will be assessed by coursework.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | C. GUNN and C.S.JACKSON (1991). Guidelines on patient care in radiography. Edinburgh;Churchill Livingstone.
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