For all modules the applications portal will close 4 weeks before the start date. All applications must be submitted and funding confirmed before the portal closes. Any applications that have not been processed and or do not have funding confirmed from the sponsor organisation before the portal closure will not be accepted by the IHSC administrator staff.
Course reference
- Code: AHP_7_063
- Credits: 40
- Start date: Please click 'Apply now' to view start attendance dates.
Overview
For all modules and courses the applications portal will close 4 weeks before the start date. All applications must be submitted and funding confirmed before the portal closes. Any applications that have not been processed and or do not have funding confirmed from the sponsor organisation before the portal closure will not be accepted by the IHSC administrator staff
This module enables the participant to achieve competence in the practice of radiographic reporting of the chest. The vast majority of the study element will be in the clinical environment working with a mentor. Participants will be operating within the healthcare environment and must have access to the prescribed clinical practice which must include acute and non-acute chest cases for review.
Aims of the module are:
The aim of this module is to recognise the common pathologies encountered and to develop skills in Chest Reporting.
Available as a standalone module: Yes
Attendance:
Dates: For attendance information, please see the top of this page or click on "APPLY NOW" to see attendance dates. Please note, if the module is full or closed for the intake(s) this academic year, dates may not appear.
Typical intake(s): Semester 1
Venue: Southwark / Online
Entry requirements:
- A degree or diploma in diagnostic radiography.
- Currently working in areas where appropriate experience of reporting images can be obtained. Normally they should have had a minimum of the equivalent of two years' full time experience in general radiography within the last five years
- It will be a requirement for the student to provide written agreement from their Radiology Department, indicating that the necessary experience required is available to achieve the competences which these modules address.
- If English is not the first language, students must have an IELTS average score of 7.0 on entry into the course. No individual elements should be below 7.0.
Career benefits:
This module is beneficial for the training and development of Reporting Radiographers. Professionals undertaking this module will be able to use their knowledge and skills to enhance the service they provide in accordance with their employer's policies. Completion of the module may be used as evidence to support career progression, to include musculoskeletal system reporting as part of an Advanced Practitioner role.
Assessment
Formative assessment:
Image interpretation tests and case study presentations are integrated into the module as scaffolding for the summative assessment.
Summative assessment:
Exam: 2-hour OSCE
Pass Mark 50%
Will involve both theoretical knowledge assessment and reporting skills.
CW1: Clinical Portfolio (Pass/Fail)
Students will undertake monthly audits of reporting practice and by reflection and discussion with mentor, learn from any errors to improve accuracy over the module.
A log of cases should be recorded in this portfolio. A minimum of 750 mixed cases must be recorded. This portfolio should demonstrate a consistency of at least 90% accuracy in all skeletal reporting for at least 250 cases following successful completion of Exam 1.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
· Interpret and effectively communicate the anatomical, pathological and physiological components related to radiographic appearances of the chest.
Intellectual Skills
· Analyse the considerations of the presenting patients’ clinical history
· Demonstrate understanding of the principles of examination in the Intensive care, non-acute and trauma situation.
· Evaluate mechanisms of disease and their seen (or expected) appearances in the radiographic image in the chest.
Practical Skills
· Demonstrate consistent accuracy of reports that conforms with good practice.
· Demonstrate the ability to discuss the radiological appearances of cases in both radiological and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Transferable Skills
· Understand legislation in respect of professional practice and accountability.
· Demonstrate the use of reporting audit in practice.
· Demonstrate multidisciplinary team working skills.
Contact information
Course Leader
Name: James Hoare
Administrator
Name: Aaron McDonald
CPD Enquiries: +44 (0)20 7815 5412