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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Foundations of Radiographic Practice | |||
| Reference | HS1197 | Version | 6 |
| Created | March 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | June 2023 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | June 2023 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to gain knowledge and understanding of the technological, radiographic, professional and care requirements for skeletal, chest and abdominal plain imaging. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe the radiographic science and technology that underpins the production of plain radiographic images. |
| 2 | Explain the principles of radiation protection, radiation safety and health and safety in radiography, utilising library searching mechanisms to acquire relevant evidence. |
| 3 | Describe the care and communication needs of patients before, during and after radiographic investigations. |
| 4 | Demonstrate surface markings and plain radiographic imaging of the appendicular and axial skeleton, chest and abdomen. |
| 5 | Demonstrate the basic principles of radiographic image critique. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Radiographic procedures to carry out plain film imaging of the skeleton, abdomen and thorax - informed consent, patient positioning, application of surface markings in relation to internal anatomy, imaging technique, use of equipment, referral and justification processes. Systems and practices in radiography. Image critique. Patient care and communication. Basic physics principles. Radiological science - ionising radiations, x-ray production, image production and image quality, exposure factors. Radiological technologies - the x-ray tube, accessory equipment, CR, DR, PACs and RIS systems. Radiation protection and radiation safety Radiation legislation. Health and safety in radiography Utilisation of library searching mechanisms to acquire evidence relevant to practice. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include; Workshops, Tutorial, Digital Learning Resources. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 70 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 230 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| 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: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Multi-station objective structured practical examination (OSPE) | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 0% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3 |
| Description: | This relates to a minimum of 80% mandatory attendance of all scheduled module delivery. Attendance will be assessed on a pass/unsuccessful basis. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| C1- Major component (graded) C2 - Minor component (pass/fail (unsuccessful)) To achieve a pass, a grade D or above is required and a pass in C2. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A and pass. |
| B | B and pass. |
| C | C and pass. |
| D | D and pass |
| E | E and pass, A and fail, B and fail, C and fail, D and fail. |
| F | Fails to achieve the minimum requirements for an E and/or fails to meet the module attendance requirements |
| 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 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BALL, J.L., MOORE, A.D. & TURNER,S., 2008. Ball and Moore's essential physics for radiographers. 4th ed. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 2 | CARVER,E. & CARVER, B. 2021. Medical imaging. 3rd ed. London: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier. |
| 3 | EASTON, S. 2008. An introduction to radiography. London: Churchill Livingstone. |
| 4 | HOLMES, E.J. & MISRA, R.R., 2004. A-Z of Emergency Radiology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. |
| 5 | SHERER, M.A.S. et al., 2021. Radiation protection in medical radiography. 9th ed. St. Louis: Mosby. |
| 6 | Current legislation and guidance documents. |
| 7 | Journals and professional publications. |