Radiographic Reporting: Chest (Level 7)

Program Overview

This program equips radiographers with the skills to competently report on chest radiographs. Participants will gain knowledge of common chest pathologies and develop reporting skills through clinical practice, formative assessments, and a summative OSCE. The program is designed for professionals seeking career advancement in musculoskeletal system reporting and aligns with industry best practices and legal requirements.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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.

Objectives:

The aim of this module is to recognize the common pathologies encountered and to develop skills in Chest Reporting.

Description:

This module is available as a standalone module.

• 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.

Careers:

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. 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.

Learning Outcomes:

• Knowledge and Understanding: Interpret and effectively communicate the anatomical, pathological and physiological components related to radiographic appearances of the chest.
• Intellectual Skills:
• Analyze 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.