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MODULE DETAILS
Module title
Diagnostic Imaging in Lower Limb Pathology
Module code
HEM 30
Credit value
20 credits
Level
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Entry criteria for registration on this module
Pre-requisites
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codes or equivalent
Co-requisite modules
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codes or equivalent
Normal course entry requirements apply. Or, if taken as a free standing
module, pre-requisites are: a first degree in Podiatry or other relevant
healthcare discipline
Module delivery
Mode of delivery
Taught
Other
Pattern of delivery
Weekly
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Distance
Block
Placement
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Online
Other
Semester 1
Semester 2
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Throughout year
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Brief description of module This module studies the Health and Safety regulations governing the use
content and/ or aims
of ionising radiation. It also allows students to consider the application of
Overview (max 80 words)
diagnostic imaging techniques, in the management of foot and lower limb
pathology.
Module team/ author/
Bev Durrant
coordinator(s)
School
School of Health Professions
Site/ campus where
Eastbourne
delivered
When module is delivered
Course(s) for which module is appropriate and status on that course
Course
Status (mandatory/ compulsory/
optional)
MSc in the Principles of Podiatric Surgery
core module
PGCert/PGDip/MSc Podiatry PGDip/MSc Podiatry with Clinical option module
Biomechanics PGDip/MSc Podiatry with diabetes PGDip/MSc
Podiatry with rheumatology
MODULE AIMS, ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT
Aims
 To facilitate an understanding of the Ionising Radiation
Regulations 1999, and their implications.
 To enable students to understand the physics of ionising
radiation, its effects upon human tissue and the processes
involved in diagnostic imaging.
 To allow students to explore a range of imaging techniques for
lower limb pathology in a theoretical context.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module the student will be able to:
1. appreciate the implications of the Ionising Radiation
Regulations 1999
2. have an in depth and systematic understanding of knowledge
in diagnostic imaging
3. have a level of conceptual understanding that will allow critical
evaluation of the research and methodologies of imaging
techniques and argue alternative approaches
4. evaluate a range of imaging techniques in the diagnosis of
pathology of the foot and lower limb in the context of their
professional practice
5. apply their enhanced understanding of imaging
6. techniques to their own clinical practice
7. have an overview of the issues governing good practice
Content
Health and Safety regulations governing the use of ionising radiation:
the Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999; the effects of ionising
radiation upon human tissue; the physics of ionising radiation;
monitoring exposure levels and times.
A look at X-ray equipment and radiograph production, MRI, ultrasound,
radio-isotopes and CT scanning.
Learning support
An exploration of positioning the patient, common foot and ankle views
(weight bearing and non-weight bearing), changes in osseous
structures, variations in structure and density, periosteal activity,
articular changes, fractures and bone healing. Also the effects of
infection and neoplasia, metabolic and neurotrophic disease.
Students will receive support from the module co-ordinator and module
team, in addition to the department of Information Services.
The following is a good range of library resources, specialist websites
and online learning resources to support student learning.
Indicative Reading
Latest editions of the following texts:
Berquist, T.H. Radiology of the Foot and Ankle. Philadelphia:
Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
Berquist, T.H. MRI of the Musculoskeletal System. Philadelphia:
Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
Christman, R. A. Foot and ankle radiology. Edinburgh: Churchill
Livingstone.
Crim, JR., Cracchiolo, A., and Hall, RL. Imaging of the Foot and Ankle.
London: Martin Dunitz.
Davies, A. M., Whitehouse, R. W. and Jenkins, J. P. R. Imaging of the
Foot and Ankle. London: Springer.
Forrester, D.M. Kricun, M.E. and Kerr, R. Imaging of the Foot and
Ankle. Rockville: Aspen Publishers.
Jacobson, J.A. Fundamentals of musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Edinburgh: Elsevier Saunders.
McNally, E.G. Practical Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. Edinburgh:
Elsevier Saunders.
Spouge, A.R. and Pope, T.L.. Practical MRI of the Foot and Ankle.
Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Webb, S., ed. The physics of medical imaging. Medical science series.
Bristol: Institute of Physics Publishing.
Key Websites:
Work with Ionising Radiation, L121, (IRR 99 Regulations and Approved
Code of Practice.) Available from:
(http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l121.htm)
Medical and Dental Guidance Notes, available from the Institute of
Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM),
http://www.ipem.ac.uk/Publications/MedicalandDentalGuidanceNotes.a
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Up-to-date reading lists, suggested websites, journals and online
learning resources will be provided on commencement of the module,
using Studentcentral.
Teaching and learning activities
Details of teaching and
learning activities
Practical sessions - examination of radiographs and the presentation of
radiographic findings for all forms of diagnostic imaging.
Key note lectures.
Student centred and case based learning.
Student central
Allocation of study hours (indicative)
Study hours
Where 10 credits = 100 learning hours
SCHEDULED
This is an indication of the number of hours students
30
can expect to spend in scheduled teaching activities
including lectures, seminars, tutorials, project
supervision, demonstrations, practical classes and
workshops, supervised time in workshops/ studios,
fieldwork, external visits, and work-based learning.
GUIDED INDEPENDENT
STUDY
All students are expected to undertake guided
independent study which includes wider reading/
practice, follow-up work, the completion of assessment
tasks, and revisions.
PLACEMENT
The placement is a specific type of learning away from
the University that is not work-based learning or a year
abroad.
TOTAL STUDY HOURS
170
200
Assessment tasks
Details of assessment for
this module
With reference to ‘The Assessment of Students’ QAA Code of Practice
for the Assurance of Academic Quality and Standards in Higher
Education (2006), para.12, the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
requires that there are summative written assessments in the topics of
Clinical investigations, to include medical imaging. These must take
the form of unseen written examinations.
Up to 3 hour unseen written examination paper.
(100% of final weighting)
This assessment will cover all the learning outcomes.
Types of assessment task1
Indicative list of summative assessment tasks which lead to the award of credit or
which are required for progression.
WRITTEN
Written exam
COURSEWORK
Written assignment/ essay, report, dissertation,
portfolio, project output, set exercise
PRACTICAL
Oral assessment and presentation, practical skills
assessment, set exercise
% weighting
(or indicate if
component is
pass/fail)
100%
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Area examination board
Graduate Programme in Health and Social Sciences
Refer to Faculty Office for guidance in completing the following sections
External examiners
Name
Position and institution
Date appointed
Mr William Money
Podiatric Surgery Department
Queen Victoria Memorial
Hospital
King Edward Avenue
Herne Bay
Kent CT6 6EB
September 2013
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Date of first approval
December 2000
Only complete where this is
not the first version
Date of last revision
July 2013
Only complete where this is
not the first version
Date of approval for this
October 2013
version
Version number
4
Modules replaced
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which this is a replacement
Available as free-standing module?
1
Yes
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Date tenure
ends
August 2017
No
Set exercises, which assess the application of knowledge or analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills, are included
under the type of assessment most appropriate to the particular task.