Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Having understood the principles and equipment of projectional radiography and acquired foundational knowledge in research methods at the previous level of study, this module builds on that base to present the Principles, Equipment and Techniques of cross-sectional imaging modalities and the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence in radiography. These will be taught alongside the skills required to critically appraise the radiographic literature. The apprentice will develop the skills to systematically search and review the literature and a working knowledge of audit, research methods and paradigms.
Aims
The aim of the module is to provide the apprentice with an understanding of the principles, equipment and techniques of the various technologies within Diagnostic Imaging and to enable them to use this understanding to recommend appropriate imaging strategies to address clinical questions and evaluate imaging techniques with reference to the radiographic literature. Apprentices will be equipped with skills in searching and critiquing the evidence base, including skills in evaluate research questions and methodology, as well as skills in developing appropriate research or audit questions, methodology and analytic method in preparation for their final year project.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Evaluate and compare imaging strategies, employing understanding of the principles, equipment and techniques of cross-sectional imaging modalities and evidence from the radiographic literature.: 1,2Understand the essential principles of, and begin to evaluate, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in aspects of diagnostic imaging: 1,2Formulate effective search strategies using health related databases: 2Demonstrate critical appraisal skills to assess the quality of relevant literature: 1,2Select and evaluate appropriate research designs for a range of research questions and recognize the strengths and limitations of each design: 1,2Select appropriate descriptive statistics and an appropriate method of analysis for a proposed research project, service evaluation or audit: 2Evaluate ethical considerations relevant to the planning of research and audit: 1,2
Scheduled HoursPeriodic in situ tutorials ~ 12 hoursIndependent study:Asynchronous directed material ~ 60 hoursParticipation in asynchronous group discussion ~ 30 hoursPrep and writing for Assessment 1 ~ 35 hoursPrep and writing for Assessment 3 ~ 35 hoursCompletion of WorkBook activities ~ 80 hoursSelf-directed independent study ~ 60 hours
Description of Module Assessment
1: Assignment weighted 50%2500 word critical evaluation of three articlesA 2500 word critical appraisal of three different articles from the recent radiographic literature. The articles should be chosen to reflect the varied modalities and research methods covered in the module, as directed by the module leader in the published assessment brief.
2: Workbook weighted 50%WorkbookA workbook to be completed continuously throughout the module, incorporating a variety of activities to demonstrate learning, including, but not limited to
Multiple choice questions
Scaffolded independent research of module content
Reflection on practice relevant to module content
Short answer questions
Longer answer activities, proforma based and formatively peer reviewed