Prerequisites for Module
Registered diagnostic radiographer with proven competency in barium enema practice.
Completion of module HSM027 or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
The aim of the module is to enable the diagnostic radiographer to demonstrate competence in interpretation and evaluation of barium enema investigation images as part of a double reporting profile.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically assess the factors involved in pattern recognition, image interpretation and reporting of clinical findings.
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Interpret and evaluate the radiographic appearances of barium enema images.
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Appraise and communicate radiological findings in a holistic manner relating to the patient’s clinical presentation.
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Examine the medico-legal implications of radiographer led image reporting.
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Critically assess the quality assurance factors of radiographer led barium enema image reporting.
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Indicative Module Content
The role of the barium enema in the diagnostic profile of the lower gastrointestinal system pathologies.
Principles of image perception and pattern recognition in barium enema imaging.
Foundations of image reporting.
Principles of barium enema reporting.
| Radiological appearances of normal and pathological anatomy of the lower gastrointestinal system.
Patient management and onward referral.
A holistic approach to patient management.
Associated imaging modalities and interventions.
Medico-legal issues.
Sensitivity and specificity measures.
Audit and research as evaluative tools.
Indicative Student Workload
Directed Study
| Distance Learning | Work based clinical experience
| 100 |
Private Study
| | Independent study
| 200 |
Mode of Delivery
This is a wholly work based module utilising the unique learning environment of the radiology setting. Academic underpining is provided by independent study of the relevent text, literature and research findings.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,3,4,5
| | Examination | 2
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Learning outcomes 1 and 3, 4 and 5 are assessed by portfolio.
Learning outcome 2 is assessed by examination.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | GORE R and LEVINE M (2000). Textbook of gastrointestinal radiology.2nd Edition.London:W B Saunders.
| | 2. | LEVINE M(1999. Double contrast gastrointestinal radiology. 3rd Edition.London:WB Saunders
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