RAD120 Radiological Imaging 2 (8)

• Oncampus component
• describe the noncontrast examination techniques and protocols of the visceral structures of the thorax and abdomen and the skeletal structures of the upper and lower limbs and pelvis, excluding the spine.
• discuss and justify the imaging protocol and technique modifications applicable to the major indications of the imaging examinations covered in this subject.
• discuss and justify the routine protocols and common alternative techniques that may be used when undertaking the imaging examinations covered in this subject.
• identify normal anatomical structures and alignment, and common pathological and traumatic conditions, as may be demonstrated radiographically by the examinations discussed in this subject.
• take appropriate action in the event of acute patient care situations.
• critically analyse professional issues.
• Clinical practicum component
• On successful completion of this subject, students will have:
• gained, under close supervision, an initial experience of routine, noncontrast examinations of the visceral structures of the thorax and abdomen and the skeletal structures of the upper and lower limbs and pelvis, excluding the spine.
• gained experience of a variety of patient handling and communication skills appropriate to the clinical setting.
• gained experience of clinical problem solving skills.
• understood the professional attitudes, ethics and personal behaviour which contribute to the successful working relationship within the health care team.

On-campus component Thorax - respiratory tract - heart Upper limb - Digits - metacarpals - carpals - radius/ulna - elbow - humerus - gleno-humeral joint - rotator cuff muscles - acromio-clavicular joint - scapula - clavicle Lower limb - Digits - metatarsals - tarsals - ankle - tibia/fibula - knee/patella - femur - hip joint Abdomen - acute and plain abdomen - kidney/ureter/bladder Pelvis For each anatomical region/structure examination the following aspects are covered: gross anatomy - revise/consolidate. radiographic anatomy - normal and common abnormal. overview of major (common) indications for the examinations, including - affect on patient mobility. - affect on radiographic parameters, as applicable. basic projections/image series/techniques. - patient preparation/care - patient positioning, including common alternative techniques. - immobilisation/positioning aids - technical parameters - centring, film size, film/screen combination, collimation, grid, FFD, optimal kVp, radiation protection. - critical assessment of anatomical alignment - patient and image appearances. common supplementary/specialised projections/techniques, as applicable, eg: - age related techniques - mobile and theatre protocol - abnormality specific protocol - foreign body localisation. Clinical practicum component Students will undertake one clinical practicum block of four weeks during this subject. Clinical experience is structured so that: - students undertake only those examinations covered on campus prior to the practicum. - for medico-legal reasons, students may only observe and/or assist with examinations not covered on campus prior to each practicum. Students shall not perform examinations not covered on campus prior to each practicum. During each clinical experience practicum, students will: - progressively apply and consolidate radiographic skills and techniques and patient care and communication skills in a variety of clinical settings and at an increasing level of clinical difficulty. - under supervision, observe, assist with and perform plain radiographic examinations of the visceral structures of the thorax and abdomen and the skeletal structures of the upper and lower limbs and pelvis, excluding the spine. - develop clinical problem solving skills. - develop critical assessment skills regarding the application of alternative projections, techniques and protocols, as may be influenced by patient age and/or condition or equipment types available. - develop professional attitudes and behaviour in the clinical environment.