Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of all stage one 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 knowledge to safely underpin plain film and digital imaging of non skeletal body systems.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Describe plain film, digital and fluoroscopic imaging examinations of the major body systems.
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Explain the care and communication requirements of diverse patient groups.
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Describe relevant pathologies and associated radiographic appearances.
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Evaluate plain film, digital and fluoroscopic images of the major body systems.
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Indicative Module Content
Radiographic techniques for non skeletal plain film imaging, associated pathologies and radiographic appearances.
Contrast studies, contrast agents, their functions, methods of administration and care requirements.
Trauma imaging.
Fluoroscopic imaging.
Theatre imaging.
Mobile imaging.
Dental imaging.
Mammography and breast screening.
| Health improvment and screening services.
Radiographic imaging and care of diverse patient groups: paediatrics, neonatal, elderly, infectious, ethnic groups, physical/mental disability.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Assessment
| 10 | Lectures
| 30 | Online activities
| 20 | Practicals
| 20 | Tutorials
| 30 |
Directed Study
| | Directed study
| 50 | Independent practice
| 40 |
Private Study
| | Private study
| 100 |
Mode of Delivery
Keynote lectures, tutorials, practical workshops.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2
| | Component 2 | 3,4
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Objective Structured Clinical Examination assesses Learning Outcomes 3 and 4.
Coursework assesses Learning Outcomes 1 and 2.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | CARVER,E. and CARVER, B., 2006. Medical Imaging. London: Elsevier.
| | 2. | HARDWICK, J. & GYLL, C., 2004. Radiography of children: a guide to good practice. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
| | 3. | HOLMES, E.J. & MISRA, R.R., 2006. A-Z of emergency radiology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
| | 4. | Journal articles and professional publications.
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