RDI-30007 - 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

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

The aim of this module is to enable students to evaluate complex traumatic conditions and pathologies related to the human body with consideration of the examination referral in the context of the care pathway, and to comment on these in line with the required professional and graduate attributes.

The aim of this module is to enable students to critically evaluate and comment on pathologies of the plain imaging, CT head, MRI head and spine related to the human body with consideration of the examination referral in the context of the care pathway.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Critically evaluate and explain the appropriateness of imaging requests related to the progression and consolidation of pathologies and trauma: 1
Critically compare and evaluate complex trauma and pathologies using appropriate database search strategies of the plain film: 1
Accurately communicate radiographic findings in a written format: 1
Systematically analyse plain images to describe, recognise and comment on the radiographic appearances of complex traumatic and pathological processes: 1
Critically review, comment on, identify and describe gross pathologies on CT head scans: 1
Critically review, comment on, identify and describe gross pathologies on MRI heads and spines: 1

Study hours

Active learning
- 40 hours image reviewing sessions in situ
- 5 hours online Asynchronous sessions
- 20 hours directed study tasks

85 hours independent study
Preparation for tutorials/seminars ~ 40 hours (1 hr for each hr of directed learning)
Prep for Assessment 1 ~ 45 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment