CH3S19 - Clinical Imaging and Diagnosis 2 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 3

Associated Module Information

Module Code: CH3S19
Module Title: Clinical Imaging and Diagnosis 2
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Allied Health and Chiropractic
Faculty Sub Group: Chiropractic
Module Leader: Sarah Beer
Module Team: Samera Bhatti, Hayley Davies, Paul McCambridge
First Intended Intake: SEP 2024 Final Year of Intake: 2029
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
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

To further develop student’s detailed knowledge and understanding of radiology, with particular reference to interpretation and enhancement of students' descriptive and analytical skills. 

To enable students to formulate differential diagnoses for a variety of orthopaedic and general pathological conditions relevant to chiropractic practice from radiographic and special imaging by integrating case history imaging findings and laboratory investigations. 

To incorporate issues around risk of ionising radiation and appreciate health and safety protocols as per relevant legislation. 

Content Summary

Image Interpretation, applied pathophysiology and symptomatology of: 

Trauma 

Tumours, 

Chest/Abdomen conditions. 

Radiology report Writing 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 44
Practical classes and workshops 44
Independent Study 44
Directed Study 80
Tutorials 32
Total Hours Selected 244

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate thorough knowledge of imaging findings and underlying pathophysiological mechanisms to establish appropriate differential diagnoses in order to clinically manage patients, including appropriate referral for additional imaging and laboratory investigations in line with appropriate legislation.
LO2 Recognise Conventional radiography and selected advanced imaging findings for a variety of pathologic conditions and make clinical decisions regarding appropriate patient management and produce an appropriate report in line with legislation.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 Short Answer / MCQ mix 180 N/A 60 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment OSCE 2 10 case reports 60 N/A 20 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment OSCE 1 10 case reports 60 N/A 20 No 40

Assessment Matrix

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

Reading List

Yochum and Rowe. (2004). Essentials of Skeletal Radiology,  

Philadelphia Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.   USW Library electronic version. 

Marchiori, D. Clinical Imaging (2013), 3rd Edition. Elsevier.  

ISBN: 9780323084956. 

Keats, T., Anderson, M.W. (2012) 9th Edition. Atlas of Normal Variants that may Simulate Disease. Elsevier. 

Skeletal Radiology, Philadelphia Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 

Resnick and Kransdorf (2004) Bone and Joint Imaging. Elsevier.