Introduction to Radiology for the Healthcare Professional
ROCE 5702
1.5 CEUS (15 Contact Hours)

Course Information

Course Description:

This course will be a 15-module, self paced course that will include interaction from the faculty. This course will focus on the basic principles and interpretation of radiographs as they apply to Physical Therapists and other healthcare professionals.  The course will provide an understanding of the basic physics of imaging, the viewing and interpretation of films.  The course will provide an opportunity to review images of the spine, upper and lower extremity joints. Radiographic anatomy and interpretation will be correlated to the clinical setting through case studies. The course will also introduce other types of imaging such as magnetic resonance imaging. 

 

Course Objectives:

  1. Define the terms associated with the basic science of radiology.
  2. Define the terms related to the quality of a radiograph.
  3. Apply the terms of positioning as related to projections and radiology.
  4. Describe pathologies that are identified on radiographs.
  5. Describe the anatomy of the Temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
  6. Identify the TMJ anatomy on radiograph.
  7. Identify pathology of TMJ joint on Radiograph.
  8. Describe the anatomy of all three regions of the Spine.
  9. Identify spinal anatomy on radiograph.
  10. Identify pathologies of the spine on radiograph.
  11. Describe the anatomy of the upper extremity joints.
  12. Identify the anatomy of the upper extremity and correlating joints on radiograph.
  13. Identify pathologies of the upper extremity and the correlating joints on radiograph.
  14. Describe the anatomy of the lower extremity joints.
  15. Identify the anatomy of the lower extremity and correlating joints on radiograph.
  16. Identify pathologies of the lower extremity and the correlating joints on radiograph.
  17. Describe other studies used to visualize the musculoskeletal system.
  18. Discuss various healthcare case studies that involve radiographs.

 

Prerequisites and Corequisites:

Previous course work in anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.  Students will require a background course in anatomy so that the principles of radiology can be applied when viewing a film.  The course is intended to review anatomy of each joint discussed but not teach the basic anatomy of each structure and or joint discussed. Most health care professionals have had basic

anatomy courses.

 

 

Course Topics:

1. Science of Radiology to include terminolgy

2. Analysis of Radiographs and pathologies found on radiograph

3. Radiology of the Temporomandibular joint

4. Radiology of the Cervical Spine

5. Radiology of the Thoracic Spine

6. Radiology of the Lumbar Spine

7. Radiology of the Pelvis

8. Radiology of the Hip joint

8. Radiology of the Knee joint

10. Radiology of the Ankle joint

11. Radiology  of the Shoulder joint

12. Radiology of the Elbow joint

13. Radiology of the wrist and hand joints

14. Musculoskeletal imaging beyond plain radiographs

15. Case studies involving radiographs

 

Each of the above modules will be completed in the sequence proposed so students have the opportunity to build their knowledge related to radiology as they proceed through the course.

 

Specific Course Requirements:

Students will need to be able to navigate D2L, PowerPoint, upload assignments, use email and take quizzes and examinations online.

Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software Requirements

Required Textbooks:

McKinnis, Lynn.  Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging, 2nd edition, FA Davis, 2005. ISBN#0803611889

 

Please visit the Virtual Bookstore to obtain textbook information for this course:
http://rodp.bkstr.com

Supplementary Materials:

N/A

Hardware Requirements:

The minimum requirements can be found at http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm.

Software Requirements:

The minimum requirements can be found at http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm. Specific hardware requirements for this course include: Microsoft office.

 

 

Instructor Information

Thomas P. Bukoskey PT, DPT will be teaching this course.

Please see the separate page inside the course to find instructor contact information as well as a statement of virtual office hours and other communication information.

Assessment and Grading

Testing Procedures:

Each module is as follows:

 

Assigned Discussions - 10 points per discussion with at least 4 contributions per discussion 

                                                         =  40% of final grade

Quiz per module 20 points per quiz =  40% of final grade

Final Examination                            =  20% of final grade

Total final grade                               = 100%

 

Each discussion will be due two weeks after the module is scheduled to begin. Each quiz will be multiple choice and will have a time limit. The final examination will be in a multiple choice format, be comprehensive and will not have a time limit.

Grading Procedure:

Grades are based on attendance in the course along with required coursework to include: discussions, quizzes and final examination.

Grading Scale:

75% and above – Satisfactory

74% and below  -  Unsatisfactory

Assignments and Participation

Assignments and Projects:

Each module with its corresponding discussions and quizzes will need to be completed within 2 weeks of the initiation of that module. The entire course will have a start and end date.  All discussions, quizzes and the final examination will need to be completed by the end date.  Any quizzes and discussion not completed by the end of the two week time allotment will receive a zero.  The professor reserves the right to extend the time limit under special circumstances.

Class Participation:

Students are required to complete all assignments in each module in the courses proposed sequence. Students are expected to communicate with the instructor as a learning resource. Students must check the course bulletin board frequently for announcements and students must actively participate in all threaded discussion events (minimal participation per grading policy of discussion threads).

Punctuality:

Students will have two weeks to complete each module. Once the course has begun students will have until the established deadline to complete the entire course. A time extension may be allowed under special circumstances.

Course Ground Rules

Participation is expected and mandatory. Students are expected to communicate with other students in threaded discussions, learn how to navigate in D2L, keep abreast of course announcements, use the assigned college or university e-mail address as opposed a personal e-mail addresses, address technical problems immediately and observe course etiquette at all times. Failure to follow these guidelines could result in dismissal from the course.

Guidelines for Communications

 

 

Email:
  • Always include a subject line.
  • Remember without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way. Be careful in wording your emails. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases.
  • Use standard fonts.
  • Do not send large attachments without permission.
  • Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication.
  • Respect the privacy of other class members

Discussion Groups:
  • Review the discussion threads thoroughly before entering the discussion. Be a lurker then a discussant.
  • Try to maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather starting a new topic.
  • Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the discussion group. Be respectful of other’s ideas.
  • Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before entering your remarks.
  • Be cooperative with group leaders in completing assigned tasks.
  • Be positive and constructive in group discussions.
  • Respond in a thoughtful and timely manner.

Chat:
  • Introduce yourself to the other learners in the chat session.
  • Be polite. Choose your words carefully. Do not use derogatory statements.
  • Be concise in responding to others in the chat session.
  • Be prepared to open the chat session at the scheduled time.
  • Be constructive in your comments and suggestion

Web Resources:

Library

The Tennessee Virtual Library is available to all students enrolled in the Regents Degree Program. Links to library materials (such as electronic journals, databases, interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and librarian support) and Internet resources needed by learners to complete online assignments and as background reading must be included in all courses.

Students With Disabilities

Qualified students with disabilities will be provided reasonable and necessary academic accommodations if determined eligible by the appropriate disability services staff at their home institution. Prior to granting disability accommodations in this course, the instructor must receive written verification of a student's eligibility for specific accommodations from the disability services staff at the home institution. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact with their home institution's disability services staff and to follow the established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor.

Syllabus Changes

The instructor reserves the left to make changes as necessary to this syllabus. If changes are necessitated during the term of the course, the instructor will immediately notify students of such changes both by individual email communication and posting both notification and nature of change(s) on the course bulletin board.

Technical Support

Telephone Support:

If you are having problems logging into your course, timing out of your course, using your course web site tools, or other technical problems, please contact the Ask RODP Help Desk by calling

1-888-223-0023 (toll free)

 

Or send an email to: rodptech@tbr.edu.