Electromagnetic Radiation
Mike Mayo
0.25 Hours
This session introduces the fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation and is a prerequisite to the other e-learning sessions in Module 8a Physics.
Malignant Melanoma 99m Tc: Sentinel Node
Richard Graham
0.5 Hours
This session will discuss how lymphoscintigraphy is used to stage malignant melanoma.
Isotope Cystography
Isky Gordon
0.5 Hours
This session covers the use of radioisotope tracers for cystography and detection of reflux.
Factors Affecting Dose in Radiography
Chris Taylor and Anna Burch
0.5 Hours
Both the radiation dose to the patient and the quality of the image are influenced by the equipment selected and the technique used to obtain an x-ray image. This session will deal with the effect on patient dose, while the next session, Factors Affecting Image Quality (300-0701), will deal with the effect on image quality.
Image Interpretation - Gynaecological Ultrasound: The Ovaries and Adnexa
Regina Fernando
0.5 Hours
This session considers the sonographic appearance of the adult premenopausal ovaries and adnexa. It will include an overview of normal appearances and common pathology, and discuss common pitfalls to avoid. Tips on reporting will be offered.
Image Interpretation - Abdominal Ultrasound: The Gallbladder and Biliary Tree - Session 1
Pamela Parker
0.5 Hours
This session considers the sonographic appearance of the gallbladder and biliary tree. It will include an overview of normal appearances and normal variants, and discuss common pitfalls to avoid.
Image Interpretation - Abdominal Ultrasound: The Liver - Session 2
Jane Smith
0.5 Hours
This session builds on the normal technique and appearances discussed in 'Image Interpretation - Abdominal Ultrasound: The Liver - Session 1'. It outlines common pathology, some pitfalls in scanning the liver, and addresses the final scan report.
Image Interpretation - Abdominal Ultrasound: The Gallbladder and Biliary Tree - Session 2
Pamela Parker
0.5 Hours
This session considers the sonographic appearance of common pathology for the gallbladder and biliary tree. It discusses common pitfalls to avoid. Tips on reporting will be offered.
Image Interpretation - Abdominal Ultrasound: Pancreas - Session 1
Zahir Amin and Doug Pendsé
0.5 Hours
This session covers ultrasound evaluation of the pancreas. It discusses the anatomy, normal variants, technique and normal ultrasound appearance of the pancreas. It also offers some tips on reporting.
Image Interpretation - Vascular Ultrasound: Venous Insufficiency - Session 2
Tim Hartshorne
0.5 Hours
This session will describe scanning for lower limb venous insufficiency. It will include assessment of competent and incompetent veins. Technique including potential pitfalls and common problems will be described. Tips on report writing will be offered.
Image Interpretation - Head and Neck Ultrasound: Cranial
Julie Smith and Laurence Abernethy
0.5 Hours
Ultrasound is the primary modality for imaging the brain in neonates and young infants. This session will cover the technique, normal anatomy, normal variants and pathology. It will also give advice on report writing and potential imaging pitfalls.
Image Interpretation - Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Introduction and Image Optimisation
Gill Dolbear
0.5 Hours
This session considers the role of ultrasound in investigating musculoskeletal conditions and discusses its value alongside other imaging modalities. Tips on equipment use, technique and reporting will be offered.
Image Interpretation - Abdominal Ultrasound: Paediatric Bowel
David Horton
0.5 Hours
This session will consider the ultrasound appearances of paediatric bowel. Normal appearances and three specific conditions will be described. Tips on report writing and on avoiding common pitfalls will be offered.
Image Interpretation - Abdominal Ultrasound: The FAST Scan
Bob Jarman
0.5 Hours
This session will describe the use of ultrasound in the initial assessment of trauma, especially with regards to the identification of potential haemorrhage in the peritoneal space.
Fractures and Pathology
Dorothy Keane
0.5 Hours
This session discusses terminology in relation to image interpretation of skeletal radiographs. This will enable the learner to describe fractures, dislocations, pathology and normal variants.
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Foot - Session 3
Kevin Harvell and Kathy Dewar
0.5 Hours
A self-evaluation quiz based on Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Foot - Sessions 1 and 2.
Image Interpretation - Vascular Ultrasound: Extracranial Carotid and Vertebral Systems - Session 2
Colin Deane
0.5 Hours
This session is the second of two that give an overview of ultrasound of the carotid and vertebral arteries. Assessment of stenoses will be discussed. Other common pathologies will be considered. Tips on report writing and avoiding artefacts will be offered.
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Knee - Session 3
Tracy O’Regan
0.5 Hours
A self-assessment quiz based on Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Knee - Sessions 1 and 2.
Image Interpretation - Plain X-rays of the Adult Chest: Introduction
Sally Athey and Dorothy Keane
0.5 Hours
Principles of safe practice related to image interpretation will be covered in this session, along with an overview of the chest image interpretation project. Terminology will be discussed along with advice on how to structure a written interpretation.
Image Interpretation of the Paediatric Skeleton: Fractures
Dorothy Keane
0.5 Hours
This session discusses fractures that are specific to children. The Salter Harris Classification System is outlined, along with a systematic approach to assessing images. A series of paediatric radiographs are used to evaluate your interpretation skills.
Image Interpretation of the Paediatric Skeleton: Suspected Physical Abuse - Case Study 3
Claire Giles
0.5 Hours
This self-evaluation session presents a case study for review regarding paediatric suspected physical abuse.
Image Interpretation of the Paediatric Skeleton: Suspected Physical Abuse - Case Study 6
Claire Giles
0.5 Hours
This self-evaluation session presents a case study for review regarding paediatric suspected physical abuse.
Image Interpretation - Plain X-rays of the Adult Chest: Self-evaluation
Sally Athey and Dorothy Keane
0.5 Hours
A self-evaluation session designed to support you in assessing your image interpretation skills and report writing style.
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Bones of the Thorax - Session 2
Lisa Field
0.5 Hours
A self-assessment exercise based on Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Bones of the Thorax - Session 1.
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Bones of the Thorax - Session 1
Lisa Field
0.5 Hours
This session will look at injuries related to the bones of the thorax. It will focus on identifying anatomy demonstrated on both diagrams and radiographs, and offer examples of radiographic technique. Mechanisms of injury (MOI) will be discussed to develop a knowledge base in clinical presentations. Common fractures, dislocation....