CH2S15 - Clinical Imaging and Diagnosis 1 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 3

Associated Module Information

Module Code: CH2S15
Module Title: Clinical Imaging and Diagnosis 1
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Allied Health and Chiropractic
Faculty Sub Group: Chiropractic
Module Leader: Lora Roberts
Module Team: , , Paul McCambridge
First Intended Intake: SEP 2024 Final Year of Intake: 2029
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100241 - chiropractic
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 3
Valid From 01 Sep 2024
Valid To 31 Aug 2030

Module Aims

This module aims to develop clinical image interpretation skill required to recognise and describe, various pathological states relevant to chiropractic 

This module aims to develop clinical deductive reasoning for a variety of orthopaedic and general pathological conditions. Correlating the history, physical examination of reported signs and symptoms, reports from laboratory findings to the radiographic signs. Students will learn to apply and develop their knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiological sequale of events which transpire in order for the radiographic and physical findings to occur. 

Content Summary

Image Interpretation applied pathophysiology and symptomatology. 

Arthritides 

Osseous dysplasias 

Rheumatological conditions 

Endocrine / metabolic disease 

Infection 

Scoliosis 

Spondylolisthesis 

Haematological/vascular disease of bone 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Practical classes and workshops 48
Independent Study 76
Directed Study 70
Demonstration 4
Formative Assessment- scheduled 36
Formative assessment - independent 6
Total Hours Selected 264

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate, describe and show an understanding of the underlying pathophysiology and symptomatology of various arthritides, infection, endocrine/metabolic, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis and haematological/vascular disease. Using evidence-based practice, critically evaluate and analyse clinical information and the radiographic manifestations relevant to different conditions mentioned above.
LO2 Demonstrate an ability to recognise various pathological states via clinical imaging relevant to chiropractic. Formulate a comprehensible radiological report as required by current legislation.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Practical Test 2 Ten cases from Term 2 content presented to students to critically evaluate and analyse to formulate a most likely diagnosis based of the Radiographic findings 60 N/A 20 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Practical Test 1 Ten cases from Term 1 content presented to students to critically evaluate and analyse to formulate a most likely diagnosis based of the Radiographic findings 60 N/A 20 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 MCQs, short and long answer questions to assess the content covered in Terms 1 and 2 and to assess the intended learning outcomes 1 and 2 120 N/A 60 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Test 2
Practical Test 1
Onsite Closed Book Examination 1

Reading List

1 Yochum and Rowe. (2004) Essentials of Skeletal Radiology, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 

2 Bushong, S. (2016) Radiologic Science for Technologists, Elsevier, 

3 Resnick and Kransdorf (2004) Bone and Joint Imaging, Elsevier 

4 Keats.(2012) Atlas of Normal Roentgen Variants, Mosby 

5 Huda and Slone. (2016) Review of Radiologic Physics, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins,