This module is the second of the anatomy/patho-physiology modules in the Diagnostic Radiography programme. On successful completion the student will have developed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology of the thoracic cavity including respiratory (airways and lungs) and cardiovascular (heart and associated blood vessels) systems.
The module will be delivered using ‘Team Based Learning’ (TBL). This involves downloading PowerPoint presentations in advance, from the university virtual learning environment (VLE) and studying them prior to attendance. Each presentation will be related to one of the topics within the learning outcomes. Students will be assigned into a small team of peers that they will work with during the whole of the module. During the timetabled sessions, teams are given a series of ‘true/false’ (T/F) and ‘multiple choice’ questions (MCQ), related to the material studied prior to the session. Initially students will answer these questions independently. Following this they will work within their group, discussing independent answers, and arriving at a definitive list of answers agreed within the group. This interaction with the material will engage students more fully in the module. The answers will then be revealed which may promote discussion around areas where there is lack of understanding, providing students with formative feedback on their answers.
Each of the TBL sessions are supplemented with image viewing tutorials. These tutorials allow the student to see anatomical detail in context and appreciate its significance in identifying normal from abnormal in terms of anatomy and pathology. This appreciation will be gained through the use of both projection radiography (x-ray) and cross-sectional images in relation to normal radiographic anatomy and common pathologies of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
Teaching sessions in the Human Anatomy Resource Centre (HARC) contribute to this module and enable the student to visualise the anatomical body parts, giving a clearer understanding of the detail.
The module will be assessed via an electronic written examination which has a series of questions, to assess knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology. This will include answering questions on a range of radiographic images displayed on a PC in PowerPoint format.
The content of this module (DRAD102) is taught in the second half of semester 1, to follow on from the first of the anatomy/patho-physiology modules (DRAD101), which is taught in the first half of semester 1. There is a third anatomy module (DRAD106), which runs in semester 2 and all these modules support the second year anatomy/patho-physiology module (DRAD203), as well as the clinical modules within the programme.