VNUR20270 Diagnostic Imaging for Veterinary Nurses

Academic Year 2022/2023

In this module the student will explore diagnostic imaging techniques used in small and large animal practice.
Attendance at practicals is compulsory as they are essential in order to fulfill the learning outcomes of this module.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of different diagnostic imaging modalities used in veterinary practice including radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
2. Recognise and address the health and safety issues pertaining to veterinary radiography.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the correct handling of a range of equipment relevant to veterinary radiography.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the correct technique for radiography of a wide variety of views in both small and large animal species including correct positioning, centring point and collimation.
5. Understand different methods of processing radiographic images.
6.. Perform an image appraisal on a radiographic study.
7. Identify processing problems that affect radiographic image quality.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

19
Tutorial

5
Practical

6
Autonomous Student Learning

76
Total

106
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The teaching and learning approach to the module is comprised of three stands:
1. Lectures; to give the students underpinning knowledge regarding radiography, radiation safety, generation and appraisal of radiographic images and understanding of different imaging modalities and their uses.
2. Tutorial classes; designed to complement the lectures and actively engage students in understanding and applying their knowledge.
3. Practical classes: a series of task-based learning opportunities, aligned to the radiography tasks they will be expected to perform as day one competency skills for veterinary nurses.

The lectures are for the class while the tutorials and practical classes are designed to be more interactive for small group learning. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Exclusions:

Student cannot be awarded credit for this module if they have already achieved similar educational outcomes in higher, further or secondary education.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
VNUR10160 - Anatomy & Physiology for VN I, VNUR20190 - Anatomy & Physiology for VN II


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Written 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded Yes

75
Practical Examination: Unspecified n/a Graded Yes

25

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Small Animal Radiographic Techniques and Positioning by Susie Ayers
A Practical Guide to Equine Radiography by Gabriel Manso Díaz, Javier López San Román, Renate Weller
Handbook of Equine Radiography by Martin Weaver and Safia Barakzai
Name Role
Mr John Wyatt Tutor