Axial Skeletal Reporting
| Module title | Axial Skeletal Reporting |
|---|---|
| Module code | PAMM103 |
| Academic year | 2019/0 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Ms Lucy Banfield (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 20 |
|---|
Module description
This module will enhance your understanding and knowledge of the axial skeleton and will develop your image interpretation skills in order to provide accurate written reports. It will allow for a comprehensive understanding of axial skeletal trauma and will allow for either application of the knowledge gained in the musculoskeletal pathology module, or revision of prior learning.
Students undertaking this module should be familiar with projection radiography images and be a registered healthcare professional. You will be required to hold employment in a healthcare setting where you have access to images and mentorship for the reporting aspects. You will also be required to demonstrate HCPC registration.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module aims to support you in the development of your knowledge of the axial skeleton. This module will introduce the you to mechanism of injury and will enable you to identify the radiological appearances of trauma commonly associated with the axial skeleton. The module will also consolidate knowledge and understanding of various musculoskeletal pathologies in addition to normal variants.
As a students undertaking this module you will develop and enhance y report writing abilities and will be able to demonstrate a deeper understanding of how the clinical picture relates to the image findings.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Analyse, interpret and critically evaluate radiographic images of the axial skeleton including complex cases.
- 2. Use clinical reasoning and critical judgement in the construction of radiological reports of the axial skeleton and demonstrate comprehension of the resultant clinical decision making process
- 3. Use the current evidence base to inform knowledge and demonstrate understanding of pathologies and trauma appearances of the axial skeleton.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of medical vocabulary and use accurate terminology to describe image findings precisely.
- 5. Undertake analysis of complex image findings and cases and apply advanced theoretical knowledge in the evaluation of findings in the context of the most recent evidence-base.
- 6. Evaluate the context of the radiological report and how it may impact on the subsequent management of the patient based on the current evidence base.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Identify, evaluate and maintain qualities to support effective communication in a range of complex and specialised contexts.
- 8. Exercise initiative and personal responsibility for independent learning and continuing professional development.
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, an example of an overall structure is as follows:
Develop a comprehensive understanding of:
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Normal axial skeletal anatomy and normal variants
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Axial musculoskeletal pathology
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Mechanism of injury and radiological appearances
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The appearances of minor and major axial skeletal trauma
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Use and apply the correct medical terminology
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Appropriate construction of radiological reports
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Demonstrate an awareness of image quality
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Appropriate diagnostic pathway and clinical decision making
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 265 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 10 | Tutorials with clinical staff |
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 10 | Narrated PowerPoint lectures delivered online as part of blended learning. |
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching | 15 | Lectures - delivered by a variety of practitioners experienced in clinical image interpretation. Lectures will be delivered over 5 university contact days and will involve: lectures/seminars (3hours each), a 90 minute image interpretation session each visit and a 1 hour feedback/discussion session. |
| Guided independent study | 120 | Portfolio - development of a record of practise radiological reports with a summary sheet demonstrating competence |
| Guided independent study | 75 | Guided reading |
| Guided independent study | 70 | Assessment preparation |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice reports and Viva's | 20 practice reports | 1-8 | Oral |
| Online practice cases | 30 cases | 1,3-8 | Written |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 100 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio, audit and reflection | 0 | 500 practice reports | 1-8 | Written |
| OSE | 100 | 50 plain film axial radiographic examinations - the examination pass mark is 90% | 1-7 | Written |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio, audit and reflection | 500 practice reports | 1-8 | Typically within twelve weeks of the result |
| OSE | 50 plain film axial radiographic examinations. The pass mark is 90% | 1-7 | Typically within six weeks of the result |
Re-assessment notes
In order to pass the module, the examinations and the portfolio components must be passed.
In the event that you fail to complete sufficient practice reports to pass the portfolio component you will be required to submit any outstanding reports within eight weeks of the original submission date.
The final OSE scores will be scaled in order that the final module mark is in line with accepted conventions in regard to the classifications awarded for successful postgraduate study. Specific details can be found in the programme handbook.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
1. Adam, A., Dixon, A. K., Gillard, J. H. and Schaefer-Prokop, C. M. eds., 2015. Grainger And Allison’s Diagnostic Radiology: A Textbook Of Medical Imaging. 6th ed. Churchill Livingstone Elsevier. EHL (NHS): WN 100 GRA Vol 1 and WN 100 GRA Vol 2
2. Blankenbaker, D. G., Davies, K. W., Sonin, A., Crim, J. R., Tuite, M. J. and Andrews, C. L., 2016. Diagnostic Imaging: Musculoskeletal Trauma. 2nd ed. Elsevier. UL: electronic resource.
3. Dähnert, W., 2017. Radiology Review Manual. 8th ed. Wolters Kluwer. UL: 616.0757 DAH
4. Davies, S. G. ed, 2014. Chapman And Nakielny’s Aids To Radiological Differential Diagnosis. 6th ed. Saunders. UL: electronic resource.
5. Fox, J C., ed., 2017. Clinical Emergency Radiology. 2nd ed. Cambridge University Press. UL: electronic resource
6. Grant, L. A. and Griffin. N., 2018. Grainger And Allison’s Diagnostic Radiology Essentials. 2nd ed. Elsevier. UL: 616.0757 GRA
7. Helms, C., 2014. Fundamentals Of Skeletal Radiology. 4th ed. Elsevier Saunders. UL: electronic resource.
8. Keats, T. E. and Anderson, M. W., 2013. Atlas Of Normal Roentgen Variants That May Simulate Disease. 9th ed. Elsevier Saunders. UL: electronic resource.
9. McConnell, J., Eyres, R. and Nightingale, J., 2005. Interpreting Trauma Radiographs. Blackwell. UL: 616.0757 MAC
10. Raby, N., Berman, L., Morley, S. and de Lacey, G., 2015. Accident And Emergency Radiology: A Survival Guide. 3rd ed. Saunders. UL: 616.0757 RAB
11. Renton, P., 1998. Orthopaedic Radiology: Pattern Recognition And Differential Diagnosis. 2nd ed. CRC Press. UL: 616.0757 REN
12. Resnick, D., 2002. Diagnosis Of Bone And Joint Disorders. 4th ed. WB Saunders. UL: 616.71075 RES (Vol 1 through to Vol 5)
13. Rogers, L. F. and Clark West, O., 2015. Imaging Skeletal Trauma. 4th ed. Elsevier Saunders. UL: electronic resource.
ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=6301
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | Fundamentals and principles of clinical image interpretation and advanced practice |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 04/11/2015 |
| Last revision date | 17/12/2019 |
