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In this Subject Spotlight, you’ll explore the fundamental aspects of diagnostic radiography with a particular emphasis on using imaging technologies to diagnose and monitor medical conditions. You’ll dive into the history of diagnostic radiography and discover diverse career opportunities available in this dynamic field. You’ll also explore X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and ultrasound, including their evolution, structure, and key differences. What’s more, you’ll take a look at the anatomy of the chest, including the bony structure, cardiovascular components, and respiratory system, and how these appear on X-rays. Finally, in this Subject Spotlight activity, you'll learn the process involved in a patient's chest X-ray and analyse the image using the A to E approach.
Meet the RadiographerUniversity of PlymouthMedicine
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1. What is diagnostic radiography?
2. Imaging modalities in diagnostic radiography
3. A to E for a Chest X-ray
4. Interpreting your first image
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University of Plymouth
At Plymouth, our hands-on learning through real-world and immersive activities enables you to graduate with valuable experience. From our midwifery ward to our moot courtroom, students benefit from practising their skills every step of the way. You may be solving real cases in our Cold Case Unit, designing your next invention in the STEAM labs, or on the water protecting our marine life. Whatever your passion, you are part of a team making our world a better place. At Plymouth we’re inclusive and personal, ensuring you have the experience to do something that matters to you – to make it count. You can do all this at a top 2 modern UK university (Times Higher Education 2024) and with a triple gold rated student experience (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023).
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Meet the Radiographer
Karran is no longer the programme lead at university of Plymouth. She has returned to her roots as a passionate radiographer, embracing a professional lead radiography position. Although she has stepped away from the university, Karran remains deeply committed to promoting the radiography profession. She encourages anyone considering a future in healthcare to explore this rewarding allied health profession. One of Karran’s greatest joys in her academic role was witnessing students embark on their own journeys; developing, succeeding and thriving as professional peers. This passion remains for nurturing the next generation of radiographers.
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