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RDI-30005 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

RDI-30005 - Initial Image Commenting
Coordinator: Kaley Potts
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 20
Study Hours: 200
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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

This module is focused on plain imaging and cross sectional image review and commenting.
Students undertaking this module will develop the core skills of image commenting. This module will 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 evaluate and comment on complex traumatic conditions and pathologies related to the human body with consideration of the examination referral in the context of the care pathway.

Intended Learning Outcomes

evaluate the appropriateness of imaging requests related to the progression and consolidation of pathologies and trauma
: 1,2,3,4,5
compare and evaluate complex trauma and pathologies using appropriate database search strategies: 1,2,3,4,5
accurately communicate radiographic findings in a variety of formats
: 1,2,3,4,5
systematically analyse plain film images to describe, recognise and comment on the radiographic appearances of complex traumatic and pathological processes affecting the human body: 1,3,5
Critically evaluate, comment on, identify and describe gross pathologies on MRI heads and spine: 5
Critically evaluate, comment on, identify and describe gross pathologies on CT head scans: 3,5

Study hours

Scheduled in-situ teaching -
48 hours of Lectures and image viewing sessions will make use of a blended approach.
Independent study- 72 hours:
~ 25 hours on guided tasks,
~27 hours or preparation of their assessments and
~ 20 hours guided reading.
80 placement hours - Students will continue their learning while on clinical placement, so that theoretical concepts and knowledge can be applied to clinical practice.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Exam weighted 40%
Image based unseen short answer examination Part A- 50 minute
Image based short answer examination - 50 minutes long. Exam is made up of compulsory cases - to include plain film imaging 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. 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.

2: Practice Based Assessment 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: Practice Based Assessment 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 mandatory clinical assessments undertaken during Practice Experience. Year 3 competencies: theatre, CT head, adaptation of technique (non ambulant - minimum 2 anatomical areas demonstrating significant case complexity).

4: Oral Exam 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.

5: Exam weighted 60%
Image based unseen short answer examination Part B - 80 minute
In-situ Image based short answer examination - 80 minutes long. Exam is made up of compulsory cases - to include plain film imaging 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. 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 plain radiography, CT and MRI.

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: 19 January 2023