ONC8004 : Developments in Diagnostic Imaging in Oncology (E-learning)
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Victoria Hewitt
- Lecturer: Dr Paul Coulter
- Owning School: Pharmacy
- Teaching Location: Off Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of this module is to give an overview of how different imaging modalities and imaging strategies can be used to assess patients with cancer. The module will give an introduction in to the different radiological tests that are available, outlining how they work and illustrating what a patient having the test may experience. The module will also describe how some common cancers present, in different systems of the body and how imaging can detect these for diagnosis and for assessing response to treatment.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will cover the following topics:
Introduction to a Radiology Department
Neuroradiology
Head and Neck Imaging
Chest Imaging
Female Imaging
Cancer of the Oesophagus, Stomach and Colon
Pancreatic and Liver Tumours
Renal, Urothelial and Prostate Cancer / Testis Tumours
Primary Lymph nodes / Metastatic Disease
Bone & Soft Tissue Tumours
Radiotherapy Changes of Treatment
Assessment of Response to Treatment
Paediatrics
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 10:00 | 20:00 | Independent assessment preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 12 | 3:00 | 36:00 | Online module content |
| Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 7 | 4:00 | 28:00 | Development o an artefact of learning |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Supplemental study |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Synchronous online tutorials (via Zoom) |
| Guided Independent Study | Distance Learning Advance Preparation | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Preparation for tutorial and post-tutorial study |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Through online module material, learning activities and private study (including directed reading) students will gain an overview of the role and relationships of the various imaging modalities and inform them of their value and limitations in diagnosing and planning the treatment of cancer.
Students will have the opportunity to come together for synchronous learning via online tutorials, offered at a range of times to suit the needs of learners in clinical practice and at distant locations.
Non-synchronous learning activities will be hosted on the module website (hosted by the VLE Canvas). Students are required to work collaboratively to produce an evidence-based educational resource appropriate for the authentic clinical context of a multi-disciplinary cancer team. This is designed to consolidate and contextualise their understanding of the subject, apply their learning to authentic practice and make new knowledge discoveries within the wider healthcare context.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design/Creative proj | 2 | M | 50 | Students co-create a knowledge artefact in the form of an evidence-based educational resource (2000 words per group) |
| Computer assessment | 2 | M | 50 | 90 minute online MCQs (25 questions, including case-based scenarios and image interpretation) |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 2 | M | Formative MCQ/Short answers quiz |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Formative Assessment
Quizzes (within the Canvas VLE platform) enable students to consolidate their learning, identify areas requiring further study and prepare for the MCQ component of the summative assessment.
Summative Assessments
MCQs (including case-based questions) will probe specific points of understanding and knowledge of the students across the module.
For the group collaborative assessment, students will be allocated to groups of 8-10 in size. The group will co-create an educational resource entitled "From early detection to treatment: A guide to imaging for new members of the [X CANCER] multidisciplinary team". The cancer type [X CANCER] is determined by the module leader depending on the overall number of students in the cohort, but will comprise the most common malignancies worldwide where a screening/ early detection programme is in place (notably breast, cervical and bowel cancers).
The group will work together to create a shared artefact of learning, drawing upon module and independently sourced material and using collaborative software (for instance Sway or OneNote available within the Microsoft office suite). Students will be provided a framework of required fields for this artefact. Learning activities early in the module introduce students to collaborative working. The final grade for this assessed group activity applies to all participants.
Resit
Students who fail the module overall must submit a 2000 word reflective account of their learning from this course as applied to their usual practice or professional role.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ONC8004's Timetable