Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of all stage two 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 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 contribution of CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Radionuclide Imaging to the diagnostic profile of Radiological investigations.
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Analyse the benefits, limitations and clinical applications of specialist imaging modalities to a range of anatomical sites and pathologies.
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Evaluate the radiographic appearances of a range of specialist modality images.
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Indicative Module Content
This module will include a scenario based approach to a range of specialist imaging modalities:
Computed Tomography
Ultrasound
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Radionuclide Imaging
Cross Sectional Imaging
Functional Imaging
Radiographic appearances of a range of specialist modality images
Benefits and limitations of specialist imaging modalities
| Clinical applications to a range of anatomical sites, pathologies and patient groups
Advances and research in specialist imaging modalities
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Assessment
| 6 | Lectures
| 24 | Scenario based workshops
| 24 |
Directed Study
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| 116 |
Private Study
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| 130 |
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials and scenario based workshops.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2
| | Examination | 3
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Scenario based coursework.
Objective Structured Clinical Examination.
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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