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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Trauma And Critical Care
Reference HS2159 Version 1
Created March 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved June 2023 SCQF Points 15
Amended September 2021 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 and in the critical care setting.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Discuss the radiographic imaging utilised in the management of trauma patients and the critically ill.
2 Discuss the care and communication needs of trauma patients and the critically ill.
3 Examine the principles and values of healthcare teams in trauma and critical care settings and the factors which impact upon the functioning of these teams

Indicative Module Content
Role of conventional radiography as first-line imaging. Use of specialist imaging modalities. FAST scanning. Advanced Trauma Life Support. ALERT. SIGN/NICE guidelines. Management of the theatre patient. Traumatic injury and mechanisms of injury. Fractures, haemorrhage, neuro injuries/pathologies, cardiovascular emergencies. Infection control, radiation protection and patient safety. The critical care patient. ICU/HDU. Forensic imaging Major incident planning Team structures/leadership - unidisciplinary, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary. Factors which influence effective team working. Initial commenting. Radiographer led minor injury assessment and discharge. Journal clubs. Simulation.

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

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. Graded.
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 will normally be required.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 McCONNELL, J. 2011. Index of medical imaging. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
2 MURRAY, J.R.D., HOLMES, E. J., MISRA, R.R., 2008. A-Z of musculoskeletal and trauma radiology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
3 RABY, N. et al., 2014. Accident and emergency radiology: A survival guide. 3rd ed. London: Saunders.
4 Journal articles and professional publications.

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