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RDI-10014 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

RDI-10014 - Radiographic Appendicular Positioning and Image Evaluation
Coordinator: Rebecca Scott
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24


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.

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: 13 February 2024