Module manager: Karis Vercoe
Email: K.Vercoe@Leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
Standard entry criteria for BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography programme
ARCS1111 - Diagnostic Imaging Technique 1
This module is not approved as a discovery module
The module will provide the student with a broad introduction to the key components when working and studying to be a diagnostic radiographer. The module will combine theory with practice to provide students with the best opportunity to understand and develop the topics covered, particularly when learning diagnostic imaging technique. The module will facilitate important learning which will support the student not only in this module but accompanying modules and whilst undertaking clinical placement. The student will be made aware of the importance of working in a systematic way, especially when performing image critique. The module will provide the underpinning skills and theory in which the student will develop in later modules and when on clinical placement.
The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the application of diagnostic radiography technique for imaging the musculoskeletal system, the thorax and the abdomen. The module will introduce the student to basic imaging projections of the appendicular and axial skeletal, thorax and abdomen. For the student to begin to develop and appreciate the importance of a systematic approach when performing image critique. The aim of this module is to act as a foundation of knowledge to further develop in years 2 and 3.
At the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Formulate a systematic approach to image critique
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of radiographic terminology
3. Demonstrate theoretical knowledge and principles for plain film radiography of the musculoskeletal system, thorax and abdomen
4. Demonstrate theoretical knowledge and principles for plain film radiography of the thorax and abdomen
5. Understand the principles which support safe and effective diagnostic radiographic techniques
Systematic approach to image evaluation and critique
Practice safely within an imaging department
- Surface anatomy and radiographic terminology
- Image critique and the 10 point checklist
- Diagnostic imaging technique of the thorax
- Diagnostic imaging technique of the lower limb
- Diagnostic imaging technique of the upper limb
- Diagnostic imaging technique of the abdomen and pelvis
- Diagnostic imaging technique of the whole spine
- An introduction to the role of the radiographer and safety in imaging modalities
- Exam and presentation technique
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lecture | 9 | 2 | 18 |
| Practical | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Independent online learning hours | 18 | ||
| Private study hours | 150 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 32 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Students will be provided with a practical technique workbook to complete and the content will be in line with the weekly teaching schedule. The workbook will contain learning which should be completed as part of the student’s independent learning. Students will be provided with online preparatory work prior to practical sessions undertaken at the clinical skills room.
Each week students will be directed towards a chapter of a book in the essential reading list that will be relevant to the weeks teaching session.
A shortened formative examination will take place in week 7 of semester 1. This examination will be 60 minutes in length which is half of the summative examination. It will allow the students to gain an understanding of the format of the exam questions and will consist of a series of short and long answer questions. There will be a group feedback session in which feedback will be provided for all questions within the paper.
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100 | |
1 x 1 hour formative exam in week 7.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 8/16/2024
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