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RDI-20019 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 17 May 2024

RDI-20019 - Histology and Pathology (Apprentice Route)
Coordinator: Desiree O'Leary Tel: +44 1782 7 34112
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Successful Completion of all level 4 modules on the Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) programme.

Barred Combinations

N / A

Description for 2024/25


Aims
Apprentices successfully completing this module will be able to evaluate and discuss body systems of the Human Body pertinent to the role of Diagnostic Radiographer. Additionally, when in-situ will be able to evaluate pathologies of the plain images (advanced), CT head and MRI head and spine related to the human body.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Evaluate and explain the appropriateness of imaging requests related to the progression and consolidation of pathologies and trauma: 2
Describe and evaluate the physiology and function of the body¿s organ systems and their function in the maintenance of homeostasis;: 1,2
Discuss and evaluate the rationale for inclusion of routinely used drugs within imaging departments, including the pharmacology, their purpose and contraindications.: 2
Systematically analyse plain radiographic images to describe, recognise and comment on the radiographic appearances and pathological processes: 1,2
Review, comment on, identify and describe gross pathologies referring to Computerised Tomography head scans: 1,2
Review, identify and describe gross pathologies referring to MRI heads and spine: 1,2
Understand other imaging modalities and their role in the Patient care pathway, in particular Mammography, RNI and ultrasound: 1,2

Study hours

Environment delivered by a combination of the following teaching methods:
35 hours scheduled teaching, with lectures (weekly)
Independent study (138 hours) consisting of: 28 hours - self directed and independent study, 50 hours ¿ workbook directed study 48 hours ¿ self directed study and 12 hours - assessment preparation

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Workbook weighted 30%
Continuous workbook on histology and pathology in advanced modalities and plain radiography
A continual workbook with 10 milestones/activities to complete focusing on the Histology and Pathology

2: Unseen Exam weighted 70%
Online examination
90 minute online examination to test all ILOs through MCQ, tabulations, diagrams and images based largely on the workbook. This is required to be in-situ and on specialised monitors with high resolution (as in the Jack Ashley Digital Health Hub) since the images that are used are of reporting quality to show subtle pathologies as seen in the clinical environment in cross-sectional and plain radiography.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 17 May 2024