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RDI-30007 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

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

RDI-30007 - Initial Image Commenting (IIC)
Coordinator: Emma Edwards Tel: +44 1782 7 34419
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
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

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

The aim of this module is to enable students to evaluate complex traumatic conditions and pathologies related to the human body with consideration of the examination referral in the context of the care pathway, and to comment on these in line with the required professional and graduate attributes.

Aims
The aim of this module is to enable students to critically evaluate and comment on pathologies of the plain imaging, CT head, MRI head and spine related to the human body with consideration of the examination referral in the context of the care pathway.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Critically evaluate and explain the appropriateness of imaging requests related to the progression and consolidation of pathologies and trauma: 1
Critically compare and evaluate complex trauma and pathologies using appropriate database search strategies of the plain film: 1
Accurately communicate radiographic findings in a written format: 1
Systematically analyse plain images to describe, recognise and comment on the radiographic appearances of complex traumatic and pathological processes: 1
Critically review, comment on, identify and describe gross pathologies on CT head scans: 1
Critically review, comment on, identify and describe gross pathologies on MRI heads and spines: 1

Study hours

55 scheduled teaching hours consisting of Lectures and image viewing sessions will make use of a blended approach.
- 50 hours image reviewing sessions in situ
- 5 hours online Synchronous sessions

70 hours of self-direct study
- 50 hours - directed study completing self tests
- 2 hours formative mock examination
- 16.5 hours self directed study
- 1.5 hours exam
In addition this module will use 25 hours placement hours where they will under take image interpretation in the clinical environment.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Exam weighted 100%
In situ 90 minute examination with short and long answer questions mapped against the ILOs of the module¿
In situ Image based short and long answer examination ¿ 90 minute examination. 10 structured questions focusing on the taught content. Exam is made up of compulsory cases - to include plain imaging, CT head and MRI and clinical indications for student interpretation. This examination assesses the student's ability to determine the appropriateness of imaging requests related to progression and consolidation of pathologies and trauma, describe and recognise the radiographic appearances of complex traumatic and pathological processes, and communicate radiographic findings in structured comments. Examination is required to be in-situ in the Jack Ashley Digital Health Hub or the Darwin Suite as the examination uses highly specialised monitors with high resolution 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