Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide the student with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of radiographic reporting and the responsibilities of radiographers undertaking advanced reporting roles.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically review the principles of image interpretation in
radiology.
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Apply the principles of radiographic reporting and pattern
recognition to a range of images.
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Critically appraise images and provide a radiographic opinion of appearances.
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Critically evaluate the ethical and legal implications of radiographer reporting taking into account the complexities of role development in a team based scenario.
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Indicative Module Content
Principles of digital image reporting.
Pattern recognition.
Sensitivity and specificity.
Reporting of conventional radiographic images.
Radiographer reporting in mammography, ultrasound and CT. Clinical reasoning and decision making.
Error and bias in image interpretation.
Quality assurance, standards, protocols, schemes of work. Audit in image interpretation.
Concepts of skill mix and team working in diagnostic imaging.
Ethics and legal implications of radiographer reporting.
| 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 | Image critique workshops
| 18 | Lectures
| 12 |
Directed Study
| | Online learning activities
| 20 | Webaims
| 20 |
Private Study
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| 80 |
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, image critique workshops and online learning activities.
The principles of reflective practice and the practical application of these will be encouraged and facilitated through the module delivery strategy.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 2,3
| | Component 2 | 1,4
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Coursework assesses learning outcomes 1 and 4.
An image viewing OSCE assesses learning outcomes 2 and 3.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | HOLMES, E.J. and MISRA, R.R., 2006.
A to Z of emergency radiology.Cambridge:Churchill Livingstone.
| | 2. | McCONNELL, J., EYRES, R., NIGHTINGALE, J., 2005.
Interpreting trauma radiographs. London : Blackwell
| | 3. | RABY, N., BERMAN, L., DE LACEY, G., 2005. Accident & emergency radiology:a survival guide. London: Elsevier Saunders.
| | 4. | 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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