Reporting – Radiographic Appearances of Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology and Trauma
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-12-01 | - |
Program Overview
This 15-credit short course at SCQF level 11 is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of patho-physiological appearances in diagnostic imaging. Delivered online with on-campus attendance, the course covers pattern recognition, image interpretation, and reporting of clinical findings in the appendicular and axial musculo-skeletal systems. It can be taken as a standalone module or as part of a PgCert in Radiographic Reporting.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This is a 15-credit short course at SCQF level 11, designed for radiographers and other healthcare professionals who need to develop a knowledge base related to patho-physiological appearances in conventional diagnostic imaging.
Objectives:
- Develop skills in appraisal and communicate patho-physiological and trauma related findings relative to the clinical presentation of the patient.
- Critically assess the factors involved in pattern recognition, image interpretation, and the reporting of clinical findings.
- Understand the significance of normal variant appearances.
Outline:
- Course Content:
- Clinical application of the principles of pattern recognition and image interpretation of diagnostic images of the appendicular and axial musculo−skeletal systems
- Principles of reporting, specific to the appendicular and axial musculo−skeletal system
- Radiological appearances of normal and pathological presentations of the appendicular and axial musculo−skeletal systems
- Role of other imaging modalities in the diagnosis of appendicular and axial musculo−skeletal conditions
- Normal variant conditions
- Assessment and significance of clinical information in the context of the patient’s diagnostic pathway
- Course Structure:
- Delivered online with on-campus attendance over 2 blocks and an optional day:
- Block one attendance: September
- Block two attendance: December
- Optional attendance: January
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods:
- A range of conventional and interactive learning methods are used to develop the knowledge base, interpretive and evaluative skills required for recognition and interpretation of patho−physiological appearances demonstrated on diagnostic images of the appendicular and axial musculo−skeletal systems.
- Unique Approaches:
- The course is delivered online with on-campus attendance over two blocks and an optional day.
- Students benefit from using the collaborative virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle.
Other:
- This module can be taken in conjunction with other Radiographic Reporting modules as a route to a PgCert.
- The module is for registered health professionals working in a relevant area.
- Additional course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
- Accommodation and living costs
- Printing
Robert Gordon University (RGU)
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