2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

HECS5258M Professional Issues in Diagnostic Imaging

15 creditsClass Size: 60

If you are applying for a stand-alone Masters level module please note you must meet either the general University entry criteria or the specific module pre-requisite for this level of study.

Module manager: Jane Arezina
Email: j.arezina@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2015/16

Pre-requisite qualifications

Applicants will be currently registered with the appropriate professional body, where applicable
AND
Applicants will normally possess a 2:1 honours degree from a recognised higher education institution in an appropriate subject

Co-requisites

HECS5256M	Fundamentals of S & T
HECS5257M	Advancing Science & Technology

This module is mutually exclusive with

DCPE5002M	Professional Studies
HECS5169M	Issues and Concepts of Advancing Practice

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The module aims to enable the practitioner to examine and develop their practice in relation to local and profession specific standards of diagnostic imaging.

Objectives

The principal aim of this module is to provide a structure to enable student to bring together self-knowledge, expertise at work and formal knowledge, in order to foster and develop the highest standards of professional health care and imaging practice for individuals, families and/or communities.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

- Critically appraise current literature/research related to all aspect of professional Diagnostic Imaging practice and related topics, incorporating evidence based practice and life-long learning
- Be fully conversant with the ethos of patient centred healthcare and be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the role and responsibility of the practitioner in all ethical and legal issues related to Diagnostic Imaging
- Understand the limitations and compromises associated with autonomy and decision making in Diagnostic Imaging
- Demonstrate in-depth specialist knowledge of complex communication and be able to evaluate the emotional impact of the imaging examination on the client, patient, and carers
- Understand the importance of cultivating good working relationships with a wide range of healthcare professional teams and analyse the effectiveness of your role in MDT
- Critically evaluate and analyse the impact of current international, national and local issues/guidelines on your clinical practice
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the professional and organisational principles that underpin diagnostic imaging practice and critically discuss the changing national and local health care needs of client, patient, carers and organisations
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the principles of image interpretation and/or report writing and critically evaluate how utilising this knowledge will impact on your future practice and patient management

Skills outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
- critically appraise the information and communication needs of healthcare professionals and healthcare service users & carers;
- synthesise complex information and present it in a clear, concise and accessible manner in a variety of professional contexts;
- critically examine the changing role of the practitioner brought about by practice development in diagnostic imaging.

Syllabus

The students will critically reflect on their own practice-related knowledge and enhance skills for advancing/extending professional practice.

This module will cover issues such as accountability, ethics, and communication, applied to the specific clinical situation of the practitioner. In addition, profession specific content as required by professional bodies such as image interpretation and reporting.

The student will examine and evaluate different theoretical and analytic perspectives using critical reflection on their own practice-related knowledge. Throughout the module, the student will be encouraged and expected to contribute their own perspectives and examples from practice.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Workshop	8	2.00	16.00
Seminar	9	1.00	9.00
Private study hours			125.00
Total Contact hours			25.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Private study will largely take the form of literature orientation and reading. The concept being that daily work results in independent learning.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored through the performance in tutorials and workshops.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Portfolio	3,000 words	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Students will be required to submit a 3,000 word portfolio on topic(s) relating to professional issues in diagnostic imaging practice which will be decided by the module team

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 14/07/2015

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