| CODE | RAD2209 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Central Nervous System: Imaging, Pathology, Radiotherapy and Oncology | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Radiography | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit will introduce students to, and provide the knowledge of, the pathology, imaging and radiotherapy techniques of the central nervous system and special senses. The following topics will be discussed: - Imaging of the CNS which includes: Radiography; Fluoroscopy; Computerised Tomography (CT); Ultrasound (US) (Paediatric); Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); Nuclear Medicine (NM); - Pathologies related to the CNS; and - Radiotherapy techniques for CNS and special senses. Study-unit Aims: The aims of this study-unit are to: - Enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the application of various imaging modalities used in imaging the CNS; - Provide students with the knowledge and skills in justifying and optimising imaging techniques; - Discuss patient care and radiation safety as applicable, when imaging the CNS; - Enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the oncology and radiotherapy techniques for the treatment delivery of the CNS and special senses; and - Discuss management options and care of patients with malignancies related to the CNS and special senses. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Discuss the application of the various modalities used in imaging the CNS including clinical justification, optimisation and safety aspects; and - Discuss the oncology and radiotherapy techniques used to manage benign and malignant disease of the CNS and special senses. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Justify requests related to imaging of the CNS; - Discuss manipulation of imaging parameters for optimising imaging techniques for the CNS; - Apply radiation and other safety aspects when imaging patients; - Apply oncology and radiotherapy principles in the management of benign and malignant disease of the CNS and special senses; - Explain the benefits and risks associated with imaging and/or radiotherapy procedures relating to CNS; - Adapt and optimise imaging techniques to the needs of the individual patient; - Evaluate images and discuss the criteria for a good diagnostic image; - Identify radiographic anatomy and explain the appearance of all relevant bony and soft tissue structures, positioning errors and artifacts; - Identify pathologies and assess the need for further imaging or additional specialised imaging, based on these pathologies; and - Analyse and solve problems that arise when performing imaging using appropriate guidelines and research evidence. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts - Barrett, A., Dobbs, J., Morris, S.L. & Roques, T. (2009) Practical Radiotherapy Planning. (4th edition). London: Hodder Arnold. - Bomford, C. Kunkler, I. (editors) (2012) Walter and miller's Textbook of Radiotherapy. (7th Edition). Edinburgh; Churchill Lvingstone. - Faithfull, S. & Wells, M. (editors) (2003) Supportive Care in Radiotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. - Long, B., Rollins, J., Smith, B (2018) Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures - 3 Volume. - Lampignano, J. & Kendrick, LE. (2017). Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. (9th Ed.) Elsevier. - Wittekind, C., Asamura, H Sobin, L.H. (2014) TNM tlas: Illustrated Guide to the TNM Classification of malignant Tumours. (6th Edition). Berlin: Springler. Supplementary Texts: - Ellis, H., Logan, B.M. & Dixon, A.K., Bowden, D.J. (2017) Human Sectional Anatomy: Pocket Book of Body Sections, CT and MRI Images. (4th edition). London: Hodder Arnold. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Independent Study | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Chelsi Cefai Stephanie Vella Karen Borg Grima Michelle Darmanin Victor Micallef Gerbert Van Dijk (Co-ord.) Francis Zarb |
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