RDI-10024 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

N/A

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

The aim of this module is to enable apprentices to understand the principles of anatomy, radiographic positioning and image evaluation for a range of examinations within the Axial skeleton. The apprentices will then integrate these principles and be able to apply them to real world patient scenarios.

This module will introduce the principles of Axial anatomy, radiographic positioning and image interpretation for a range of examinations within the axial¿skeleton¿and the patient care related to these.¿
This module will introduce a¿systematic¿review of axial¿images and introduce¿common pathologies.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate biological science underpinning the study of the anatomy, physiology and
pathology of the human body: 1,2
Demonstrates a detailed knowledge of the normal anatomy of the bony Axial skeleton and its associated joints including radiographic appearances and common pathological processes: 1,2
Undertake a range of fundamental examinations of the axial skeleton under supervision while practicing safely in relation to IR(ME)R17: 1
Recognise poor radiographic image quality and demonstrate how to manipulate technical factors to improve this: 2
Demonstrate the importance of and an ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative environment and undertake
fundamental patient care: 1
Undertake a systematic review of Axial plain images
: 2
Demonstrate the ability to clinically evaluate and systematically assess the technical quality of plain radiographic images of the
Axial skeleton including recognition of normal anatomy and common pathologies.: 1,2
Understand the importance of audit and the principles of CPD in radiography: 1

Study hours

live/tutorial ~ 12 hours
asynchronous active ~ 78 hours
independent tutorial prep ~ 12 hours
preparation for assessment 2 ~ 30 hours
preparation for assessment 1 ~ 168 hours

School Rules

N/A

Description of Module Assessment