Overview

1. Principle and concepts of trauma imaging
2. Major incident procedures
3. Theory of advanced trauma life support
4. The role of the radiographer and imaging in the multi disciplinary team
5. Workload management and day to day leadership
6. The concept of advanced practice within radiography and its effect on patient care and care pathways

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -- Basic understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. - Basic ability in applying what is learned to common practice scenarios. - Basic understanding of professional accountability issues.Students will be required to achieve a minimum of D- grade in the assignment to in order to pass the theory component of the module.

-good -- Good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. - Good ability in applying what is learned to a range of common and less common practice scenarios. - Good understanding of professional accountability issues. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade B- in the Grading Criteria.

-excellent -- Very good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and evidence of additional evidence gained by the student. - Very good ability in applying what is learned to a range of common, less common and uniquely specific practice scenarios. - Very good understanding of professional accountability issues. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade A- in the Grading Criteria.

Learning Outcomes

• Assess the principles of emergency trauma

• Critically reflect on the role of the radiographer in imaging procedures.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the leadership and management skills required on a daily basis within a radiology department

• Discuss the latest developments in imaging technology and their applications within imaging pathways

• Perform (supervised) all examinations of the skeleton, chest and abdomen, in routine or emergency situations and within the surgical setting