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2014/15 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
HECS5261M Principles for Medical Imaging Interpretation
15 creditsClass Size: 40
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: Voyin Pantic
Email: v.pantic@Leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2014/15
Pre-requisite qualifications
Relevant degree in a health related subject normally at 2:1 or above.This module is mutually exclusive with
| HECS1028 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy |
| HECS2144 | Pattern Recognition 1 |
| HECS2145 | Pattern Recognition 2 |
| HECS3196 | Pattern Recog for Med Imaging |
| HECS3198 | Radiography Diag Pattern Recog |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:- develop fundamental analytical skills necessary for image interpretation;
- critically evaluate the factors involved in pattern recognition of diagnostic images;
- demonstrate understanding of the presentation of anatomical features on diagnostic images of the body through image evaluation;
- relate common anatomical and physiological image appearance to diagnostic image production by the various imaging modalities;
- critically evaluate how pathological manifestations are represented on diagnostic images;
- develop strategies for their own learning.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, the student will gain knowledge in the following areas:
- pattern recognition skills essential in order to begin to identify, understand, analyse and interpret diagnostic images;
- anatomical presentation of the body on diagnostic images;
- general changes causing deviation from normal diagnostic image appearances.
Skills outcomes
Fundamental analytical skills for medical image interpretation
Syllabus
Principles of Pattern Recognition, the diagnostic image and theories and factors influencing pattern recognition (to include basic changes as a result of pathology), radiographic anatomy, anatomical relationships and sectional imaging of the following systems: Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular, Digestive, Respiratory and Central nervous.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Lecture | 7 | 2.00 | 14.00 |
| Practical | 4 | 2.00 | 8.00 |
| Tutorial | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Private study hours | 125.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 25.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
The 125 hours private study that has been allocated for this module is to enable the student to prepare and supplement their notes for this module, as well as complete the workbooks associated with this module and allow preparation prior to undertaking the summative assessment. The breakdown of hours for the activities identified is as follows:45 hours reading/ writing up notes
5 hours negotiated tutorials
25 hours preparation prior to summative examination
50 hours have been allocated for the students in order to research material for the summative essay component of the module. This will require students to explore how imaging contributes to the diagnostic process, through understanding the changing presentation of features on a variety of imaging modalities, whilst appreciating the limitations of the various imaging modalities. The chosen topic will be in negotiation with the module leader and is intended to focus on an area of interest related to the students practice where applicable.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
During the module the student will be required to undertake course work. This will help develop the students learning and prepare them for the summative assessment. This will take the form of:Completion of workbooks: - develop image interpretation skills through recognition of the presentation of anatomical features on medical images. This is achieved through the use the labels provide to identify structures on the line drawings. Be able to relate these labels and line drawing appearances to the radiographic appearance found on the powerpoint presentation in VLE. This is further developed through the comparing images and questioning within the workbooks to demonstrate understanding of anatomical presentation on medical images.
Tutorials: - The tutorials are designed to help students with identifying problem areas and providing students with a structured approach to aid their understanding of the topics covered. For these sessions to be of use it is important that the student takes an active part in identifying areas of difficulty a couple of weeks prior to the scheduled tutorial.
Negotiated tutorials: - students are to attend negotiated tutorials to discuss their essay. The negotiated tutorial will allow students to explore aspects and directions of the summative essay and agree a topic area.
Formative assessment: - the intention of the formative assessment is to provide the student with experience of the format of the assessment, in order to fully prepare them for the summative assessment.
Feedback on formative assessment: - this is an indication as to the amount of work the student has done or needs to do and the areas to concentrate on.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1500 words | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 30 mins | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
The summative assessment consists of two components an Unseen examination and an essay. The Unseen examination contributes 70% of the marks for the module and the essay contributes the other 30%. There is compensation between the two components with an overall mark of 50 requiring to be achieved for the two. Both components must be attempted and a threshold mark of 30 must be achieved in order for compensation to be applied.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 14/07/2015
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