RDI-20003 - Image Interpretation 2

Coordinator: Emma Edwards Tel: +44 1782 7 34419

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Level: Level 5

Credits: 20

Study Hours: 200

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Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

The aim of this module is to enable students to evaluate commonly seen traumatic appearances and pathology related to the human body with consideration to the examination referral.The module will introduce the appearances associated with particular mechanisms of skeletal injury. To enable students to distinguish between normal and abnormal radiographic appearances a systematic approach to image interpretation will be applied. There will be description of radiographic appearances of common traumatic processes, foreign bodies, normal variants and common pathologies of the human body in diagnostic imaging. The appearances of particular imaging features in relation to pathology will be illustrated and discussed. With regard to imaging findings, students will consider the range of alternative imaging modalities available and their appropriateness. There will be critical analysis of the ethical and legal issues underpinning image interpretation by radiographers.

Aims

The aim of this module is to enable students to evaluate commonly seen traumatic appearances and pathology related to the human body with consideration of the examination referral in the context of an inter-professional critical pathway approach.

Intended Learning Outcomes

justify the appropriateness of imaging requests for common pathologies and within the context of a multi-disciplinary trauma pathway
: 1,2,3,4
examine the legal context that underpins image interpretation by radiographers and other healthcare practitioners
: 1,2,4
use appropriate radiographic search strategies to recognise and describe common injuries, pathologies and anatomical variants: 1,3,4

Study hours

This module will use a blended learning approach with 60 hours of lectures, seminars and image viewing sessions. An IT-based focus will be used. Students will continue their learning while on clinical placement to include attendance at reporting sessions, so that theoretical concepts and knowledge can be applied to clinical practice. On-line resources will support learning and provide access to appropriate lecture and seminar materials. Formative assessments will be used to demonstrate learning and understanding.
It is anticipated that study hours will include approximately 69 hours of practice experience. This is derived from a total of 413 hours, averaged across all six assessed modules in year 2.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Unseen Exam weighted 100%
2 hour written examination, 2 examinations.
2-hour image-based short-answer written examination assessing student achievement regarding imaging requests, radiographic search strategies, image cases. Examination 1: contains short answer questions (40 minutes) Examination 2: contains imaging cases (80 minutes)

2: Portfolio weighted 0%
Portfolio B: Radiographic Competency
Assesses those aspects of student competency mapped against the intended learning outcomes of this module: with reference to assessment of specific radiographic practice competencies undertaken during Practice Experience.

3: Portfolio weighted 0%
Portfolio C: Clinical Assessment Competency
Assesses those aspects of student competency mapped against the intended learning outcomes of this module: with reference to the six mandatory clinical assessments undertaken (twice) during Practice Experience. Year 2 competencies: shoulder, pelvis/hips, cervical spine, lumbar spine, abdomen & mobile.

4: Portfolio weighted 0%
Portfolio E: Oral Examination 40 mins
Assesses those aspects of student knowledge and application mapped against the intended learning outcomes of this module: with reference to abdomen, simple trauma (appendicular including shoulder & hips) and mobile imaging undertaken by the student during Practice Experience.

RDI-20003 - Module Specification School of Allied Health Professions Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

RDI-20003 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences