RDI-20023 - 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

BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) level 4

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module develops the image evaluation skill of the undergraduate incorporating adapted technique images and the cross-sectional modalities of C.T & M.R.I. This teaching approach matches the clinical management of patients requiring axial evaluation in the clinical settings and will appropriately support the apprentice¿s clinical experience.
This module will enhance the apprentice¿s appreciation of anatomy, physiology and pathology allowing development of knowledge in both sensitivity and specificity values of imaging modalities for specific clinical questions.

The module aims to support competency achievement in examination positioning and corresponding image evaluation scaffolding on level 4 knowledge and building towards the level 6 Image commenting module.
The module covers a range of imaging modalities and adaptive technique requirements to manage safe patient-focussed care and competency ensuring trauma imaging assessment will be a key focus of this module. Additionally, common equipment artefacts and resolution techniques to be applied will be exemplified. Patient safety risk evaluation will be incorporated into techniques.
This module will deliver and measure the apprentice¿s ability to assess the diagnostic quality of specific images to support a range of differential diagnoses aligning to the clinical question on the referral. The justification of referrals will be incorporated into the evaluation process and the diagnostic relationships between modalities will be showcased. Diagnostically accurate anonymised radiology reports will support image evaluation during in-situ sessions.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Critically evaluate imaging requests and explain the appropriateness of additional and/or adaptive technique relevant to clinical history and presentation.: 1,2
Describe patient positioning and technique for a broad range of CT and MRI examinations appropriate for a band 5 Radiographer.: 1,2
Assess the diagnostic quality of images, appreciate common artifacts and techniques to reduce their impact both in the general and cross-sectional specialties.: 1,2
Use appropriate radiographic search strategies to recognise and describe common injuries, pathologies, and anatomical variants of the appendicular and axial skeleton.: 1,2
Evaluate, identify, and describe common pathologies on CT head and MRI head and spine scans.: 1,2
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the radiographer in health promotion and population screening.: 1
Appreciate other imaging modalities and their role in the Patient care pathway, to include: Ultrasound, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine and Breast imaging.: 1,2

Study hours

Breakdown of Active learning:
In situ tutorials ~12 hours
Asynchronous directed material ~150 hours
Participation in asynchronous discussion ~ 38 hours (Includes review of radiographic positioning videos)
Breakdown of Independent study:
Assessment preparation (workbook) ~ 100 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment