Module Title
Fundamentals of Neuro-radiography
Keywords
Cranium, nervous system, anatomy, physiology, diagnostic imaging, vertebral column. |
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Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of the Level 1 modules of the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography will normally be required.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
The aim of this module is to provide the student with the necessary anatomical, physiological and pathological knowledge of the skull, vertebral column and nervous system to enable the student to perform diagnostic imaging examinations of the region.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Describe the normal and variant anatomy of the skull and vertebral column.
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Discuss radiography of the skull and vertebral column.
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Discuss the organisation, gross and microscopic anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous system.
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Evaluate normal and variant neuroradiographic appearance relating abnormal appearance to pathology.
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Indicative Module Content
Anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the cranium and vertebral column.
Anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
Radiographic techniques for imaging the cranium and vertebral column including conventional radiography and introduction to CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Radionuclide Imaging.
| Normal and variant appearances associated with neuroradiography images.
Recognition of common pathological appearances.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 25 | Tutorials/seminars
| 15 |
Directed Study
| | Directed study
| 50 |
Private Study
| | Private study
| 60 |
Mode of Delivery
Keynote lectures,tutorials.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 2 | 3,4
| | Examination | 1,2,3
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Minor Component.An OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) assesses Learning Outcome 4
A Written examination assesses Learning Outcomes 1,2 and 3
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | BALLINGER, P.W., 1999. Merrill's Atlas of radiographic positions and radiological procedures. 9th ed. St Louis: Mosby.
| | 2. | HARNSBERGER, H.R., 1995. Handbook of head and neck imaging. New York: Mosby.
| | 3. | TORTORA, G.J. & GRABOWSKI, S., 1996. Principles of anatomy and physiology. New York: Harper Collins.
| | 4. | RABY, N., BERMAN, L., DE LACEY, G., 1995. Accident and emergency radiography: a survival guide. London: W. B. Saunders.
| | 5. | HUGHES, R.A.C., 2000. Neurological emergencies. 3rd ed. London: BMJ.
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