Prerequisites for Module
None.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
The aim of this module is to enable the student to recognise and evaluate the role of specialist imaging modalities in the overall diagnostic profile of patient and disease management.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Discuss the operating principles of specialist imaging modalities.
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Evaluate various techniques to produce multi-sectional and co-registered images.
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Evaluate the role of specialist imaging modalities in the diagnostic profile of patient management.
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Interpret the radiographic appearances of a range of specialist modality images.
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Indicative Module Content
This module will consider the procedures and techniques reqiured to produce specialist modality images including CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Nuclear medicine.
Students will evaluate the importance of funtional imaging and how this adds to the portfolio of diagnostic information.
Using an intertgrated systems led approach students will consider the radiographic appearance of CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Nuclear medicine images. In the same manner the applications of specialist imaging modalities will be considered within the diagnostic profile of patient and disease management.
| The module will also include consideration of current and cutting edge research and developments within specialist imaging modalities.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lecture
| 27 | Image practicals
| 18 | Tutorials
| 15 | Assessment
| 20 |
Directed Study
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| 100 |
Private Study
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| 120 |
Mode of Delivery
No Information.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3
| | Component 2 | 4
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Minor Component.Learning outcome 4 will be assessed by an OSCE
Major Component.Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3 are assessed by coursework.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | DURHAM, D., 2002. Radio-technician's guide to CT imaging procedures, patient care and safety. Oxford: Blackwell Science.
| | 2. | ELLIS, H et al. 2001 Human sectional anatomy: pocket atlas of body sections, CT and MRI images. London: Arnold.
| | 3. | ROMANS, L.E., 1995. Introduction to computed tomography. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins.
| | 4. | SANDERS, R.C. ed., 1998 Clinical sonography: a practical guide. 3rd ed. Philadelphia PA. Lippincott-Raven.
| | 5. | SHARP, P.F., GEMMELL, H.G. and SMITH, F.W., 1998. Practical nuclear medicine. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press
| | 6. | Journal articles and professional publications.
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