PAM1015 Radiographic Anatomy

2007-2008

Code: PAM1015
Title: Radiographic Anatomy
Instructors: Ms C.J. Heales
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: Scheduled for 2006/07 KMK

Aims

This module aims to enable the students to develop knowledge, understanding and application of biological concepts in the context of contemporary healthcare practice. It draws on established-knowledge from the scientific discipline of anatomy that underpins sound practice in Healthcare. The discussion of anatomy emphasises how it is demonstrated on diagnostic images, and the module concludes with an introduction to life support in the context of healthcare practice.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Students should be able to:

Module Specific Skills

• describe normal anatomy with special reference to the level of information displayed in diagnostic images;
• describe normal developmental changes and variations in normal anatomy;

Discipline Specific Skills

• use appropriate sources of information to develop own knowledge;

Personal and Key Skills

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

Learning and Teaching Methods

Lectures (14×1hour) and practical work (6 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), six hours of practical work (10%).

Syllabus Plan and Content

1. Normal human anatomy
   1. Axial skeleton: joints, associated musculature and other tissues.
   2. Appendicular skeleton: joints, associated musculature and other tissues.
   3. Head, thorax and abdomen: principal internal organs and associated structures.
2. Development and change of normal human anatomy
   1. Axial skeleton.
   2. Appendicular skeleton.
3. Normal variations of human anatomy
   1. Axial skeleton: joints, associated musculature and other tissues.
   2. Appendicular skeleton: joints, associated musculature and other tissues.
   3. Head, thorax and abdomen: principal internal organs and associated structures.
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)

Gunn C. (2002), Bones and Joints: A Guide for Students, Churchill Livingstone, ISBN 044307-204-3 (UL: 611.71 GUN)
Kindlen S. (2003), Physiology for Health Care and Nursing (2^nd edition), Churchill Livingstone, ISBN 0-471-36692-7 (UL: QT 104 PHY)
Tortora G.J. and Derrickson B. (2005), Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (11^th edition), John Wiley, ISBN 0-471-71871-8 (UL: 612 TOR/X)

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.