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RDI-20021 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

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

RDI-20021 - Imaging Technologies: Principles and Research (Apprentice)
Coordinator: Phillip Andrews Tel: +44 1782 7 34560
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25


Aims
The aim of the module is to provide the apprentice with an understanding of the principles, equipment and techniques of the various technologies within Diagnostic Imaging and to enable them to use this understanding to recommend appropriate imaging strategies to address clinical questions and evaluate imaging techniques with reference to the radiographic literature. Apprentices will be equipped with skills in searching and critiquing the evidence base, including skills in evaluate research questions and methodology, as well as skills in developing appropriate research or audit questions, methodology and analytic method in preparation for their final year project.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Evaluate and compare imaging strategies, employing understanding of the principles, equipment and techniques of cross-sectional imaging modalities and evidence from the radiographic literature.: 1,2
Understand the essential principles of, and begin to evaluate, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in aspects of diagnostic imaging: 1,2
Formulate effective search strategies using health related databases: 2
Demonstrate critical appraisal skills to assess the quality of relevant literature: 1,2
Select and evaluate appropriate research designs for a range of research questions and recognize the strengths and limitations of each design: 1,2
Select appropriate descriptive statistics and an appropriate method of analysis for a proposed research project, service evaluation or audit: 2
Evaluate ethical considerations relevant to the planning of research and audit: 1,2

Study hours

Scheduled Hours
Periodic in situ tutorials ~ 12 hours
Independent study:
Asynchronous directed material ~ 60 hours
Participation in asynchronous group discussion ~ 30 hours
Prep and writing for Assessment 1 ~ 35 hours
Prep and writing for Assessment 3 ~ 35 hours
Completion of WorkBook activities ~ 80 hours
Self-directed independent study ~ 60 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Assignment weighted 50%
2500 word critical evaluation of three articles
A 2500 word critical appraisal of three different articles from the recent radiographic literature. The articles should be chosen to reflect the varied modalities and research methods covered in the module, as directed by the module leader in the published assessment brief.

2: Workbook weighted 50%
Workbook
A workbook to be completed continuously throughout the module, incorporating a variety of activities to demonstrate learning, including, but not limited to Multiple choice questions Scaffolded independent research of module content Reflection on practice relevant to module content Short answer questions Longer answer activities, proforma based and formatively peer reviewed

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