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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Radiographic Reporting 2
Reference HS4112 Version 2
Created July 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved November 2012 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2017 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To enable the student to develop knowledge and understanding of performance measurement in radiographic reporting and the skills required to report images of axial skeleton, chest and abdomen.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically review the principles of performance measurement in radiographic image interpretation.
2 Critically appraise axial skeleton images and provide a radiographic opinion of normal and abnormal appearances.
3 Critically appraise chest and abdomen images and provide a radiographic opinion of normal and abnormal appearances.

Indicative Module Content
Principles of performance measurement in radiographic image interpretation to include: - Causes of error - Sources of bias in measurement - Statistics in performance measurement - Chi squared, Kappa, Receiver Operator Characteristic (ROC) curves - Standards of practice Pattern recognition in chest, abdomen and axial skeleton Terminology relevant to radiographer reporting of the chest, abdomen and axial skeleton Research and development underpinning radiographer reporting

Module Delivery
Lectures and image viewing workshops.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 120 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: Examination Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Description: Computer based objective structured clinical examination (OSCE).

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Four equally weighted questions; marked in accordance with agreed outline answer.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A At least 2 x A and 2 x B or 3 x A and 1 x C
B At least 2 x B and 2 x C or 3 x B and 1 x D
C At least 2 x C and 2 x D or 3 x C and 1 x E
D At least 3 x D and 1 x E
E At least 3 x E and 1 x F
F Fails to achieve grade E requirements
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

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

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BEGG, J.D., 2006. Abdominal x-rays made easy. 2nd ed. London: Churchill Livingstone.
2 BRIGGS, G., 2009. Pocket guide to chest x-rays. 2nd ed. Australia: McGraw-Hill Medical.
3 CORNE, J. & KUMARAN, M., 2015. Chest x-rays made easy. 4th ed. London: Elsevier.
4 HOLMES, E.J. & MISRA, R.R., 2006. A-Z of emergency radiology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
5 McCONNELL, J., EYRES, R., & NIGHTINGALE, J., 2005. Interpreting trauma radiographs. London : Blackwell.
6 RABY, N., BERMAN, L., MORLEY, S. & DE LACEY, G., 2014. Accident & emergency radiology: a survival guide. 3rd ed. London: Saunders Elsevier.
7 Journal articles and professional publications.


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