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 develop clinical knowledge and skills in trauma radiography. In addition the elective nature of this module aims to facillitate development of organisational and planning skills.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate organisation and planning skills in arrangement of the elective placement.
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Demonstrate the professional behaviours, conduct and attitudes required in an accident and emergency environment.
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Discuss a range of accident and emergency radiography procedures and associated patient care requirements.
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Indicative Module Content
Trauma radiography and patient care
| Accident and emergency
Emergency services
Modified technique
Organisation and plannning skills
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Placement - see also mode of delivery.
| 150 |
Mode of Delivery
This module consists of an elective placement where the student arranges to undertake a 6 week (210 hours) period of clinical placement in an accident and emergency department of their choosing.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3
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All learning outcomes are assessed by coursework.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | CARVER,E and CARVER, B. 2005. Medical Imaging. London : Elsevier.
| | 2. | HOLMES, E.J. and MISRA, R.R., 2006. A-Z of emergency radiology. Cambridge: Churchill Livingstone
| | 3. | Professional Publications and Journals.
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