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PAM3006 Skeletal Image Interpretation2007-2008Code: PAM3006Title: Skeletal Image Interpretation Instructors: Registrars from Peninsula Radiology Academy and Dr K.M. Knapp CATS credits: 20 ECTS credits: 10 Availability: B821 only Level: 3 Pre-requisites: N/A Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: Radiographic Anatomy (PAM1015) and Pathology for Radiographers (PAM2012) Duration: Weeks 29-30 (in year 2), 11-20 (in year 3) Directed Study Time: 42 hours Private Study Time: 155 hours Assessment Tasks Time: 3 hours Observation report: Scheduled for 2007/08 AimsAdvanced radiography requires an understanding of image interpretation and its applications. This module draws on established-knowledge from the scientific disciplines of anatomy, radiographic anatomy and pathophysiology that underpin image interpretation. Students will develop the fundamental skills that underpin the writing of image comments. Intended Learning OutcomesStudents should be able to: Module Specific Skills
Discipline Specific Skills
Personal and Key Skills
Learning and Teaching MethodsLectures (28×1hour), practical work (12 hours). Directed background reading. AssignmentsDirected background reading. AssessmentOne-hour test (20% Week 15), One-hour test (20% Week 17), twelve hours of practical work (10%), one two-hour exam (50% Week 20). Syllabus Plan and Content
Core Text(2005), Interpreting Trauma Radiographs, Blackwell, ISBN 1-4051-1534 (UL: 616.0757 MAC)Supplementary Text(s)(2001), Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy (5th edition), Mosby, ISBN 0-323-01219-1 (UL: 616.0757 BON/X)(2003), Accident and Emergency Radiology - A Survival Guide, , ISBN 0-702-02667-0 (UL: 616.0757 RAB ) TORTORA-2 Formative MechanismsStudents can monitor their understanding of the module by attempting practice examination questions. Students with specific problems are encouraged to approach the lecturer. In addition, students are able to monitor their own progress in the practical sessions. Evaluation MechanismsThe module will be evaluated using information gathered via the student representation mechanisms, the staff peer appraisal scheme, and measures of student attainment based on summative assessment. |