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PAM3013 Clinical Imaging 42007-2008Code: PAM3013Title: Clinical Imaging 4 Instructors: Mrs J.A. Mills CATS credits: 20 ECTS credits: 10 Availability: B821 only Level: 3 Pre-requisites: N/A Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: Clinical Imaging 2 (PAM2003) and Clinical Imaging 3 (PAM2004) Duration: Weeks 11-20 Directed Study Time: 54 hours Private Study Time: 106 hours Assessment Tasks Time: 40 hours Observation report: 2006/07 SMS AimsIn this module, students will develop their knowledge of the legislative and professional framework that governs radiographers together with associated managerial, professional and inter-professional issues encountered in clinical practice. The resulting framework of knowledge and skills supports safe and equitable practice. Students will learn about the skills needed to use contrast-enhancing agents safely, about the complications associated with contrast media, the mitigating measures available against anaphylaxis and the various means that are available for dealing with adverse reactions. Intended Learning OutcomesStudents should be able to: Module Specific Skills
Discipline Specific Skills
Personal and Key Skills
Learning and Teaching MethodsLectures (20×1hour), practical work (20 hours). Directed reading and study (14 hrs). AssignmentsOne 2500-word essay. AssessmentOne 2500-word essay (40%), assessed practical work (10%), one 2-hour examination (50% Week 20). Syllabus Plan and Content
Core TextNot applicableSupplementary Text(s)(2004), Health and Health Care in Britain (3rd edition), Palgrave Macmillan, ISBN 0-333-96159-5 (UL: WX 100 BAG)(1999), Principles of Organisational Behaviour (3rd edition), Oxford Press, ISBN 0-19-877577-6 (UL: 658.3 FIN/X) (1998), Management Concepts and Practice (2nd edition), Financial Times Publishing, ISBN 0-273-63103-9 (UL: XXX) (2000), Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions (2nd edition), Elsevier Health Science, ISBN 0-750-63907-5 (UL: In processing) (2002), An A-Z of Management for Healthcare Professionals, Radcliffe-Oxford, ISBN 7-81857-75953-2 (UL: In processing) (2002), Delivering Excellence in Health and Social Care, Open University Press, ISBN 7-80335-20888-3 (UL: XXX) (1999), Working Smarter, Ashford Colour Press, ISBN 1-154181-47-5 (UL: 658.5421 ROB) (1997), Management and Managing: Leadership in the NHS (2nd edition), Stanley Thomas Ltd, ISBN 9-9780748-73324-8 (UL: WX 135 WAL) Formative MechanismsStudents are able to monitor their own progress in the practical sessions. Students with specific problems are encouraged to approach the lecturer. The interprofessional workshop sessions provide a mutually supportive environment for development of knowledge and skills. 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. |