PAM3013 Clinical Imaging 4

2007-2008

Code: PAM3013
Title: 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

Aims

In 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 Outcomes

Students should be able to:

Module Specific Skills

• explain the procedures by which contrast agents are introduced into the venous supply;
• describe mitigating steps against shock and means for resuscitation/defibrillation;
• demonstrate awareness of a range of professional and interprofessional issues encountered in clinical practice;
• provide an outline of controls to ensure safe radiographic practice;
• demonstrate practical abilities in image interpretation;
• demonstrate an awareness of skilled, competent, safe, evaluative, reflective diagnostic practice;
• to develop a broad understanding of all aspects of equality and diversity in healthcare practice;

Discipline Specific Skills

• demonstrate awareness of legal and ethical considerations in relation to radiography practice
• demonstrate awareness of the context of healthcare provision, including the structure and policies of the NHS;

Personal and Key Skills

• participate actively in workshops;
• work effectively in a team;
• take responsibility for continuing professional development;
• awareness of how personal assumptions, values, beliefs and attitudes affect a professional's ability to interact appropriately with patients and colleagues.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Lectures (20×1hour), practical work (20 hours). Directed reading and study (14 hrs).

Assignments

One 2500-word essay.

Assessment

One 2500-word essay (40%), assessed practical work (10%), one 2-hour examination (50% Week 20).

Syllabus Plan and Content

1. Professional issues
   1. Regulations and legislation in relation to radiography practice: overview and general issues.
   2. Local rules and their relation to professional and statutory codes.
   3. Safe and efficient practice: overview and general issues.
   4. Clinical supervision.
   5. Child and vulnerable-adult protection.
   6. Development of the profession of radiography.
2. Interprofessional issues
   1. Interface between undergraduate student and professional practitioner.
   2. Skills for working in an interprofessional team.
   3. Skills for supervision of assistant practitioners, students on placement, etc..
   4. Continuing professional development.
   5. Financial management in an NHS Trust.
   6. Personnel management in an NHS Trust.
   7. Research in an NHS Trust: research frameworks and ethical aspects.
   8. Equality and diversity in healthcare practice.
   9. External factors and benefits of interprofessional working.
3. Practical training in advanced patient care
   1. Venupuncture and cannulation.
   2. Administration of contrast agents.
   3. Prevention, identification and treatment of anaphylaxis.
   4. Defibrillation and resuscitation procedures.
4. Imaging Modalities from a Management Perspective
   1. Comparison of all the imaging modalities
   2. Appropriate choice of imaging modality

Core Text

Not applicable

Supplementary Text(s)

Baggott R. (2004), Health and Health Care in Britain (3^rd edition), Palgrave Macmillan, ISBN 0-333-96159-5 (UL: WX 100 BAG)
Fincham R. and Rhodes P. (1999), Principles of Organisational Behaviour (3^rd edition), Oxford Press, ISBN 0-19-877577-6 (UL: 658.3 FIN/X)
Hannagan T. (1998), Management Concepts and Practice (2^nd edition), Financial Times Publishing, ISBN 0-273-63103-9 (UL: XXX)
Higgs J. and Jones M. (2000), Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions (2^nd edition), Elsevier Health Science, ISBN 0-750-63907-5 (UL: In processing)
Lilley M (2002), An A-Z of Management for Healthcare Professionals, Radcliffe-Oxford, ISBN 7-81857-75953-2 (UL: In processing)
Moulin M. (2002), Delivering Excellence in Health and Social Care, Open University Press, ISBN 7-80335-20888-3 (UL: XXX)
Roberts-Phelps G. (1999), Working Smarter, Ashford Colour Press, ISBN 1-154181-47-5 (UL: 658.5421 ROB)
Walton M. (1997), Management and Managing: Leadership in the NHS (2^nd edition), Stanley Thomas Ltd, ISBN 9-9780748-73324-8 (UL: WX 135 WAL)

Formative Mechanisms

Students 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 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.