Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
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: 1Demonstrate 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: 1Recognise poor radiographic image quality and demonstrate knowledge on manipulation of technical factors to improve this: 1Demonstrate the importance of, and an ability to, communicate effectively in a collaborative environment when undertaking fundamental patient care: 1Demonstrate the ability to undertake a systematic review of appendicular plain radiographic images: 1
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~15 hours directed study from lectures/image ~2 hours assessment preparationIndependent learning:~25 hours assessment prep~20 hours prep for practical sessions/interpretation sessions~36.5 hours self directed study~1.5 hours examination
Description of Module Assessment
1: Exam weighted 100%90 minute Examination of radiographic positioning, image evaluation and patient scenarios.