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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Applied Radiographic Pathology 2
Reference HS2116 Version 7
Created March 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved July 2018 SCQF Points 15
Amended June 2023 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To enable the student to develop wider knowledge and understanding of a range of radiographic pathologies.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Explain pathologies of the respiratory, neurological, urinary, gastro-intestinal and cardiovascular systems.
2 Explain variant radiographic appearance of pathologies of the respiratory, neurological, urinary, gastro-intestinal and cardiovascular systems.
3 Assess the radiographic presentations of relevant pathological processes.

Indicative Module Content
Principles of epidemiology and aetiology of major body systems. Patholgical processes and mechanisms of disease in systemic systems. clinical and radiological examinations. Relevant pathologies of the respiatory system. Relevant pathologies of the neurological system. Relevant pathologies of the urinary system. Relevant pathologies of the reproductive systems. Relevant pathologies of the gastro-intestinal system. Relevant pathologies of the cardiovascular system. Relevant pathologies paediatric pathologies. Relevant pathologies dental pathologies. Relevant pathologies lymphatic pathologies.

Module Delivery
Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Workshops, Tutorials, Digital Learning Resources and Simulation

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 40 20
Non-Contact Hours 110 130
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
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
Description: Computer based objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)
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 Successful completion of all Stage One modules of Master of Diagnostic Radiography.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 RALSTON, S.H. et al., 2022. Davidson's principles and practice of medicine. 24th ed. London: Elsevier.
2 EISENBURG, R.L. & JOHNSON, N.M., 2015. Comprehensive radiographic pathology. 6th ed. St. Louis: Mosby.
3 GREY, M. & AILINANI, J.M., 2012. CT & MRI pathology: a pocket atlas. 2nd ed. Cambridge: McGraw-Hill Education.
4 MURRAY, J.R.D., HOLMES, E.J. & MISRA, R.R., 2008. A-Z of musculoskeletal and trauma radiology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.


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