Musculoskeletal Pathologies: Image Recognition for Healthcare Professionals
Key information
Course Leader: Louise Smith
Level: 7
Credits: 15
Start date:
Mode of delivery: Taught
Learner Hours: Scheduled- 30 - Independent- 120
School: Health & Social Work
Available places: 20
Dates
- 05/02/2025
Fees and Funding
£865.00
The price quoted above (£865.00) 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
Course Overview
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 pathological processes occurring. Knowledge of imaging modalities utilised within patient management of pathological processes will be developed. It will also review imaging modalities and radiographic technique in relation to relevant legislation.
There will be an emphasis on the radiographic appearances of normal, normal variants and pathological disease processes within the musculoskeletal system.
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.
Learning outcomes
Demonstrate critical awareness of the importance of patient presentation for pathological processes involving the musculoskeletal system.
Demonstrate critical awareness of the role of other imaging modalities within the investigation of these pathological processes.
Analyse and critically evaluate plain radiographic images in order to identify and differentiate between normal, normal variant and pathological appearances of the musculoskeletal system.
Assessment
The assessment consists of an in course test.