PAM1006 Clinical Imaging 1

2007-2008

Code: PAM1006
Title: Clinical Imaging 1
Instructors: Mrs S.J. Willis
CATS credits: 10
ECTS credits: 5
Availability: B821 only
Level: 1
Pre-requisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Background Assumed: N/A
Duration: Weeks 12-20
Directed Study Time: 20 hours
Private Study Time: 69 hours
Assessment Tasks Time: 11 hours
Observation report: 2006/07 CJH

Aims

This module aims to develop knowledge of the technology which supports general and fluoroscopic radiography and its conduct. It further aims to provide knowledge of patient positioning for various parts of the anatomy.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Students should be able to:

Module Specific Skills

• describe the techniques of basic level x-radiography and fluoroscopy;
• explain the basis upon which selection is made of particular films, cassettes or other image receptors;
• explain the basis upon which selection is made of exposure factors (kVp, mA, mAs), fields of view;
• appreciate the constraints placed upon practice, both by radiation safety and optimal use of ionising radiation;

Discipline Specific Skills

• use appropriate sources of information to develop own knowledge;
• use IT packages for basic image viewing;

Personal and Key Skills

• manage time and, with guidance, prioritise workloads;
• demonstrate basic problem-solving skills;
• work cooperatively.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Lectures (10×1hour) and practical work (10 hours). Directed background reading.

Students are required to work to weekly deadlines for the completion of homework and must therefore develop appropriate coping strategies. In particular, it will be necessary for them to work consistently through the week and manage their time carefully. Students are encouraged to discuss homework problems with each other. Hence they have the opportunity to work co-operatively and exploit each other as a learning resource.

Assignments

Coursework Exercises (5×2hour).

Assessment

Five 2-hour coursework assignments (50%), 30-minute test (20%, week 17), 30-minute test (20%, week 20), ten hours of practical work (10%).

Syllabus Plan and Content

1. Technical aspects of x-radiography and fluoroscopy
   1. Physical principles.
   2. Standard equipment.
   3. Standard imaging procedures.
   4. Patient care, safe and efficient practice.
   5. Evaluation and interpretation of images.
2. Patient positioning
   1. Range of positions for standard imaging procedures:
      1. axial skeleton,
      2. appendicular skeleton,
      3. thorax and abdomen.
3. Practical imaging of phantoms
   1. Computed radiography (CR).
   2. Cassette handling.
   3. Exposure factors.
   4. Field of view and positioning.
4. Interprofessional Work

Core Text

Bontrager K.L. (2001), Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy (5^th edition), Mosby, ISBN 0-323-01219-1 (UL: 616.0757 BON/X)

Supplementary Text(s)

Chesney D.N. (1995), Chesney's Radiographic Imaging (6^th edition), Blackwell Science, ISBN 0-632-03901-9 (UL: 616.075 CHA)
Whitely A.S. et al. (2005), Clark's Positioning in Radiography (12^th edition), Hodder Arnold, ISBN 0-340-76390-6 (UL: On Order)

Formative Mechanisms

Students are able to monitor their own progress by their results in the tests and graded coursework. Students with specific problems are encouraged to approach the lecturer.

Evaluation Mechanisms

The 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.