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Musculoskeletal Trauma: Image Recognition for Healthcare Professionals | 7HSK0315 | Level 7 | Credits 15 | 2024/25
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Musculoskeletal Trauma: Image Recognition for Healthcare Professionals | 7HSK0315 | Level 7 | Credits 15 | 2024/25
Availability
25/09/2024 | Semester A (Face to Face) | Intake Closed
25/09/2024 (Face to face - on campus), 26/09/2024 (Face to face - on campus), 30/10/2024 (Face to face - on campus), 31/10/2024 (Face to face - on campus), 12/12/2024 (Face to face - on campus), 08/01/2025 (Assessment)

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Description
 
This module is designed for healthcare professionals in providing an overview of the pathophysiological processes that affect the musculoskeletal system. It will develop knowledge in areas of patient presentation in relation to the traumatic processes occurring, with emphasis on the radiographic image appearances of normal and traumatic processes within the musculoskeletal system. Knowledge of general radiographic technique utilised to obtain diagnostic images will be developed. It will also review imaging modalities and radiographic technique in relation to relevant legislation. 
 

Students will be encouraged to develop their image recognition skills of musculoskeletal radiographs within clinical practice. Delivery of this module will be by university staff and may include relevant external lecturers. It will incorporate blended learning which aims to combine e-learning opportunities and traditional campus-based learning to enhance the student learning experience.

 

Course Dates  

  • Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th September 2024 - 10.00am (Both these days will be delivered on campus at UH College Lane campus) 
  • Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st October 2024 (Face to face - on campus) 
  • Thursday 12th December 2024 (Face to face - on campus) 
  • Assessment: Wednesday 8th January 2025 (10.00am)
Prerequisites

You should be a qualified health care professional currently working in an appropriate area of practice.   

Normally students may enter Level 7 study having completed a qualification at Level 6, which is equivalent to an undergraduate degree.

Assessment

The assessment consists of an in-course test.

Learning Outcomes
  • Demonstrate the knowledge of relevant legislation, general radiographic technique and other imaging modalities used to image trauma in relation to the musculoskeletal system.  
  • Demonstrate a depth of knowledge and systematic understanding of normal and traumatic appearances involving the musculoskeletal system.  
  • Demonstrate critical awareness of the importance of patient presentation for traumatic processes involving the musculoskeletal system.
  • Analyse and critically evaluate pain radiographic images in order to differentiate between normal, normal variant and traumatic appearances of the musculoskeletal system.

 

What our students say...

"Excellent organisation and communication, I found this a very interesting module very relevant to make clinical practice and certainly has made me a lot more confident when viewing plain film images." 

"Teaching was of excellent quality, always interesting and understandable." 

"James always gave plenty of time for questions and answered them promptly."

"Lots of additional resources posted to the canvas site, very useful and easy to find!"

 

Course Notes

Delivery of this course will be facilitated by James Busby and other academic staff from a range of disciplines in addition to healthcare professionals currently employed within the NHS. A variety of teaching methods will be utilized to account for differing learning styles. 

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Course Leader
Tel: 01707 281030
Administrator
Name: Julie Porter
Tel: 01707 284800
Price

£865.00

The price quoted above is per 15 credits and relates to students assessed as UK/home self-funded for fee purposes. Prices may differ for students that are assessed as EU/Overseas. Fees status will normally stay with the student for the remainder of their course. Here you can find further details along with, costs and when your fees need to be paid. You may be able to obtain a Post Graduate student loan, for which you must sign up for the whole MSc programme and not just individual modules or a Post Graduate Diploma, further details can be found at Gov.uk Master’s Loan

Face to Face Teaching
Face to Face
Learner Hours
Scheduled - 30 - Independent - 120
Mode of Delivery
Taught
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