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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Patient Pathways 2
Reference HS3074 Version 3
Created July 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved November 2012 SCQF Points 30
Amended August 2017 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
The aim of this module is to enable the student to develop knowledege and understanding of specialist imaging modalities in the diagnostic and interventional radiological profile of acute and chronic diseases of the gastro-intestinal, hepato-bilary, urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Analyse pathologies of the gastro-intestinal, hepato-bilary, urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems.
2 Analyse the relevant diagnostic and treatment applications of CT, MRI, ultrasound, radionuclide imaging and interventional radiological procedures.
3 Evaluate the outcomes of specialist imaging modalities to a range of gastro-intestinal, hepato-bilary, urinary, reproductive and endocrine pathologies.
4 Evaluate the radiographic appearances of a range of specialist modality images of the gastro-intestinal, hepato-bilary, urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems.
5 Discuss advances and future trends in the application of specialist imaging modalities and how they may influence the diagnosis and/or treatment of gastro-intestinal, hepato-bilary, urinary, reproductive and endocrine pathologies.

Indicative Module Content
Role of conventional radiography as first-line imaging. Advanced physical principles of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, radionuclide imaging. Advanced diagnostic and interventional applications of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound radionuclide imaging interventional imaging. Radiographic appearances of specialist imaging modalities of the gastro-intestinal, hepato-bilary, urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems. Radiographic pathologies, investigations and treatment pathways of the gastro-intestinal, hepato-bilary, urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems. Research and development in specialist imaging modalities Evidence based practice including - SIGN, NICE, RCR guidelines.

Module Delivery
Lectures, tutorials and scenario-based workshops.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 65 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 235 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 300 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: 70% Outcomes Assessed: 2, 3, 5
Description: Scenario based coursework assessment
Component 2
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 30% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 4
Description: Computer based objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
C1: performance assessed with a grading proforma C2: equally weighted questions; marked in accordance with agreed outline answers Overall grade determined as follows:
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A Grade configuration C1/C2 - AA or AB
B Grade configuration C1/C2 - AC or BA or BB or BC or CA or AD
C Grade configuration C1/C2 - BD or CB or CC or CD or DA or DB
D Grade configuration C1/C2 - DC or DD
E Grade configuration C1/C2 - AE or BE or CE or DE or EE or EA or EB or EC or ED
F Grade configuration C1/C2 - AF or BF or CF or DF or EF or FF or FA or FB or FC or FD or FE
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of all Stage Two modules of BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography will normally be required.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 COLLEDGE, N.R., WALKER, B.R., & RALSTON, S.H., 2014. Davidson's principles and practice of medicine. 22nd ed. London: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
2 JACKSON, S.A. & THOMAS, R.M., 2004. Cross-sectional imaging made easy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
3 KALENDER, W.A., 2011. Computed tomography: fundamentals, system technology, image quality, applications. 3rd ed. New Jersey: Wiley VCH.
4 SANDERS, R.C. & HALL-TERRACCIANO, B., 2015. Clinical sonography: a practical guide. 5th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
5 SHARP, P.F., GEMMELL, H.G. & MURRAY, A.D., 2008. Practical nuclear medicine. 3rd ed. London: Springer.
6 WESTBROOK, C., KAUT-ROTH, C. & TALBOT, C., 2011 MRI in practice. 4th ed. London: Wiley-Blackwell.
7 Journal articles and professional publications


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