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RDI-20007 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 29 June 2024

RDI-20007 - Histology and Pathology
Coordinator: Donna Holdcroft Tel: 01782 714934
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25


Aims
Students successfully completing this module will be able to evaluate and discuss the anatomy, physiology and pathology of a wide range of body systems of the human body pertinent to the role of Diagnostic Radiographer.
The module aims to enable students to gain the necessary knowledge and understanding of the anatomy, physiology and common pathologies of the following systems: urinary; nervous; neuro-endocrine; gastro-intestinal; reproductive, cardio-vascular and immune systems with reference to radiographic practice and image interpretation.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Describe and evaluate the physiology and function of the body¿s organ systems and their function in the maintenance of homeostasis;: 1
Outline the consequences of individual organ and systems failure, and describe common pathologies of each organ and system;: 1
Discuss and evaluate the rationale for inclusion of routinely used drugs within imaging departments, including the pharmacology, their purpose and contraindications.: 1

Study hours

Scheduled teaching ~ 30 hours
Tutorials and directed study ~20 hours
Independent study and preparation for examinations ~ 100 hours to include 30 hours Directed study using Talis aspire, Complete Anatomy and videos, 35 hours self directed study, 5 hours tutorial support and 28 hours preparation for assessment, 2 hours exam

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Exam weighted 100%
Insitu online exam, 2hours within the Jack Ashley Digital Health Hub
The examination will be a combination of: Combination of ordered MCQs (20 marks), Short answer questions (40 marks) combining labelling of anatomical diagrams and linking the labelled structures to relevant pathology and long answers labelling of anatomical diagrams and linking the labelled structures to relevant pathology to imaging of that body system (40 marks)

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. 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/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 29 June 2024