RDGY10110

Learning Outcomes:

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Describe how to correctly undertake examinations of upper limb and lower limb using the correct terminology.
- Be able to describe the key justification criteria for each radiographic examination.
- Identify and explain appropriate projections for specific clinical indications for imaging.
- Explain the reasons for specific patient positioning, X-ray beam alignment and exposure factors.
- Explain the technical, patient and pathological factors influencing preparation and choice of technique for projections of the upper limb and lower limb.
- Describe the correct methods for image appraisal criteria inclusive of addressing image quality and methods to improve such of a variety of upper limb and lower limb radiographs regarding anatomy, radiographic positioning and key pathology.
- Appraise the technical quality of radiographic images, including clinical acceptability and potential for improvement.
- Locate normal and some abnormal anatomical appearances in relevant radiographs with accuracy and reasonable consistency.

Indicative Module Content:

Radiographic terminology,
Radiographic Imaging viewing and critique,
Patient preparation and considerations,
Justification,
Radiation protection practices,
Upper limb and lower limb Radiographic technique

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Blended teaching approach utilised in this module:

A combination of in-person lectures and tutorials, on-line lectures and tutorials delivered over zoom, and mandatory lab based practicals in the form of demonstrations and skills labs in the x-ray suite and 3D virtual reality (3DVR) labs. During these labs students will have an opportunity to work in small groups to practice the theory learnt in both the xray suite and the 3DVR labs.

Assessment takes the form of a midterm MCQ quiz, a groupwork assignment on the critique of a radiograph, submission of a series of 2DVR examinations following full attendance of the mandatory labs and an end of term written examination.

A series of online study units are available which includes videos of radiographic practice, access to the 2D VR software for student to practice their techniques, completion of radiography tasks in a 2D virtual learning environment, recommended reading / learning material and additional resources which includes the FORCE project with simulated patient cases.

For the groupwork assignment the Harvard referencing system as outlined should be used. Use of generative artificial intelligence, or other machine learning technology is generally not permitted for any student coursework or assignments in this module besides for design/visual purposes only & the AI declaration must be completed. Please review each assignment for specifics.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

- Students will receive individual feedback on final graded 2D VR assignments given using the rubrics & any additional grader comments on brightspace. - Individual group feedback will be given using the rubrics & any additional grader comments on brightspace following the groupwork assignment. - Group feedback will be provided to the entire class following the midterm mcq examination. - Students will also be provided verbal feedback on their performance during lab based practicals and 3D VR sessions by the demonstrators.

Whitley & Clarke (2016). Clark's Positioining in Radiography. 13th Edition
Whitley A.S et al. (2024). Clark's Pocket Handbook For Radiographers. 3rd Edition
McQuillen-Martensen, Kathy (2024). Radiographic image analysis. 6th edition.
Raby, N., de Lacey, G. & Berman, L. (2014). Accident and emergency radiology: a survival guide. 3rd edition, Elsevier Saunders, London;Philadelpha.

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