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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Trauma Radiography | |||
| Reference | HS2115 | Version | 3 |
| Created | July 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | November 2012 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to gain knowledge and understanding of imaging, care and support of patients with traumatic injuries. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe the radiographic imaging utilised in management of the trauma patient. |
| 2 | Explain the care and communication needs of patients undergoing trauma radiography. |
| 3 | Analyse the principles and values of trauma teams and the factors which impact upon the functioning of teams. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Traumatic injury and mechanisms of injury - fractures, spinal, haemorraghing, soft tissue and vascular Imaging the trauma patient Trauma theatre imaging CT and MRI in trauma Fast scanning Advanced Trauma Life Support Infection control Radiation protection and safety National guidelines for trauma management - SIGN, NICE Patient care in trauma Forensic imaging Major incident planning Team structures- unidisciplinary, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary Factors which influence effective team working Initial commenting Radiographer led minor injury assessment and discharge Journal clubs |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Lectures, clinical simulation, practicals, workshops, tutorials and directed study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 50 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 100 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 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: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Scenario based Wiki | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Performance assessed with a grading proforma | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | At least 3 x A and 2 x B and 1 x C, plus pass in line 7 of the grid |
| B | At least 3 x B and 2 x C and 1 x D, plus pass in line 7 of the grid |
| C | At least 3 x C and 2 x D and 1 x E, plus pass in line 7 of the grid |
| D | At least 4 x D and 2 x E, plus pass in line 7 of the grid |
| E | 3 or more x E and 1 x F, plus pass in line 7 of the grid |
| F | Failure to meet requirements for grade E AND/OR fail in line 7 of the grid |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of all Stage One modules of BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography will normally be required. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | EASTON, S. 2008. An Introduction to Radiography. Churchill Livingstone. |
| 2 | McCONNELL, J. 2011. Index of Medical Imaging. Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 3 | MURRAY, J.R.D., HOLMES, E. J., MISRA, R.R., 2008. A-Z of Musculoskeletal and Trauma Radiology. Cambridge University Press. |
| 4 | RABY, N., BERMAN, L., DeLACY, G. 2005., Accident and Emergency Radiology: A Survival Guide 2nd Edition. Saunders (W.B.) Co Ltd |
| 5 | Journals and Professional Publications. |