Module Title
Radiography Practice and Technique 1
Keywords
imaging, skeleton ,chest , abdomen,pathology, patient care |
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Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To equip the student with comprehensive knowldege and skills to effectively undertake plain film imaging investigations of the appendicular and axial skeleton, chest and abdomen.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Discuss the justification and examination requirements for diagnostic imaging of the appendicular and axial skeleton, chest and abdomen.
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Critically appraise normal and variant radiographic appearances of the appendicular and axial skeleton, chest and abdomen.
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Critically assess imaging appearances and their association with relevant pathologies.
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Critically evaluate the care, communication and psychosocial needs of patients undergoing radiographic investigations.
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Indicative Module Content
Radiographic procedures for appendicular and axial skeleton,
chest and abdomen.
Normal and abnormal radiographic appearances.
Safe radiographic practice.
Critique of radiographic images.
Relevant trauma and pathologies of these areas.
Record keeping
Mental health and chronic illness
Health improvement and health education
Psychological and sociological issues affecting healthcare
Patient care, communication and support
Professionalism, professional practice and multi-disciplinary team working
Legal and ethical dimensions of radiography
| Delivery of the module will take into account the need to ensure that development of a radiographic knowledge base is couched in the context of the codes of conduct and ethics set out by the Health Professions Council and the College of Radiographers.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 20 | Practicals
| 30 | Tutorials
| 10 |
Directed Study
| | Online Learning Activities
| 20 |
Private Study
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| 70 |
Mode of Delivery
Key note lectures, tutorials, simulated clinical practicals and image viewing workshops.
The principles of reflective practice and the practical application of these will be encouraged and facilitated through the module delivery strategy.
Specific sessions will be delivered in common with the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 2 | 2,3
| | Component 3 | 1,4
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Learning outcomes 1 and 4 are assessed by coursework.
Learning outcomes 2 and 3 are assessed by image viewing OSCE.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | BEGG, J.D., 2006. Abdominal Xrays made easy. 2nd ed. London: Churchill Livingstone.
| | 2. | CARVER, E. & CARVER, B. 2006. Medical Imaging. London:
Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
| | 3. | CORNE, J. & POINTON, K., 2008. Chest Xray made easy.
3rd ed. London: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier
| | 4. | MURRAY, J.R.D., HOLMES, E.J. & MISRA, R.R., 2008. A to Z of musculoskeletal and trauma radiology. Cambridge:Cambridge University Press
| | 5. | Relevant professional publications and journals including : Radiography; British Journal of Radiology; Clinical Radiology; Synergy Imaging and Therapy Practice; Web based resources.
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