BMR 1113
RADIOGRAPHY OF THE AXIAL APPENDICULAR SKELETON, THE CHEST AND
ABDOMEN
Course description:
This course provides an investigation of the procedures used in patient positioning and radiation safety
instruction for radiographic demonstration of anatomical parts of the chest, abdominal upper extremity,
pelvic girdle, lower extremity, and shoulder girdle; and includes topographical anatomy, patient and part
positioning, equipment selection and use, and patient-film orientation of radiographic anatomy.
Purpose:
To enable the student learn the knowledge of radiographic demonstration of anatomical parts and
positioning.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the 5 weeks, the student should be able:
1. Identify the various bones and important radiographic landmarks
2. Acquire skills for the production of high quality plain radiographs.
3. To know common indications for plain radiographs of the various body parts
4. To know when to employ alternate and or additional projections
5. To acquire skills in radiation protection
6. To outline other useful imaging investigations for each region.
7. Students participate in production of radiographs and enter 50 cases in the log book.
Expected outcomes/competencies
A student who:
• Understands various bones and important radiographic landmarks
• Has the knowledge to perform standard radiographic procedures.
• Knows the appropriate application of alternative and additional projections.
• Has the skills in producing quality radiographic images
• Practices radiation safety culture while performing the investigations.
Content outline:
• Oesteology and blood formation
• Plain radiographic anatomy of the abdomen
• Plain radiographic anatomy of the skull
• Plain radiography of: axial appendicular skeleton, the chest and abdomen
• Indications, basic, alternate and additional projections
• Concepts of Radiation protection
• Production of x-rays and the x-ray tube
• Radioactivity
• Cell radiobiology
• Darkroom and radiation protection.
Delivery methods:
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Over-view lectures, Small group tutorials with a Tutor, Self-directed study, Wrap-up seminars, Question
and answer sessions, Skills training, Assignments, practicals and Videos for watching.
Assessment strategies:
There shall be an assessment blue-print for assessment.
Formative and summative assessment shall be conducted through MCQs.
Essays, short answer questions, Objective Structure Clinical Examination (OSCE), Objective Structure
Practical Examination (OSPE) and logbook/ Portfolio
Course duration: 5 Weeks
Requirements: 75 CH, 5CU
Resources & Infrastructure available:
Libraries, Book banks, Tutorial rooms, Computer services and internet, Content experts and audiovisual
materials/ resources. X-ray (Laboratory) rooms
And IT Labs.
Teaching staff:
List attached
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