RDI-10014 - Radiographic Appendicular Positioning and Image Evaluation
Coordinator: Eleanor Monaghan
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Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

The aim of this module is to enable students to understand the principles of positioning and image evaluation for a range of examinations in the appendicular skeleton, the students will integrate these principles and be able to apply them to real world patient scenarios.

Aims
This module aims to teach students the fundamentals of appendicular radiographic positioning and image evaluation, integrating these concepts and aiding in their application to clinical patient care scenarios.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Undertake a range of fundamental examinations of the appendicular skeleton under supervision while practicing safely in relation to IR(ME)R 17: 1
Demonstrate the ability to clinically evaluate and systematically assess the technical quality of plain radiographic images of the appendicular¿skeleton including recognition of normal anatomy and common pathologies: 1
Recognise poor radiographic image quality and demonstrate knowledge on manipulation of technical factors to improve this: 1
Demonstrate the importance of, and an ability to, communicate effectively in a collaborative environment when undertaking fundamental patient care: 1
Demonstrate the ability to undertake a systematic review of appendicular plain radiographic images: 1

Study hours

Scheduled teaching and learning, which includes image evaluation laboratory learning and practical positioning skills:
10 Hours Practical sessions
20 Hours in-situ image interpretation teaching
20 Hours in-situ lectures
Independent learning:
25 hours assessment prep
20 hours prep for practical sessions
15 hours directed study from lectures/image interpretation sessions
38.5 hours self directed study
1.5 hours examination

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Exam weighted 100%
90 minute Examination of radiographic positioning, image evaluation and patient scenarios.
An¿image and scenario-based¿examination of 1.5 hours duration. Tests the ILOs regarding knowledge¿of¿the¿underpinning image evaluation relating to radiographic practice and the ability to systematically evaluate the outcome of plain radiographic examinations,¿and basic radiographic practice of the appendicular skeleton. The examination will consist of 10 questions, 8 being related to images and 2 being longer answer patient care scenarios.