Universitat Internacional de Catalunya - Barcelona

Diagnostic Imaging

• code 13431
• course 3
• term Semester 2
• type OB
• credits 5

Main language of instruction: Catalan

Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish

Head instructor

Dr. Juan José SÁNCHEZ - jjsanchez@uic.es

Office hours

J.J Sánchez jjsanchez@uic.e

Paloma Puyalto ppuyalto@uic.es

Diagnostic Imaging is a compulsory subject of 5 credits that is taught in the third year of the Physiotherapy Degree. It allows to know the different imaging techniques and their practical interpretation for the diagnosis of diseases that affect the human body. In this course, the foundations of imaging techniques, their indications, contraindications and biological risks will be studied, as well as their principles of interpretation and the anatomy of the main structures of the musculoskeletal system through plain radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. 

Not applicable

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

-To know the radiological anatomy by plain radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, bones and vascular-nervous structures.

-To know how to interpret the main anatomical regions of the musculoskeletal system in the different imaging techniques. 

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

-To become familiar with the different imaging techniques that study the locomotor system; its indications and contraindications.

-Learn the bases of the different imaging techniques that study the locomotor system, its biological risks, patient protection systems and their interpretation.

-To identify and describe the anatomy of the upper limb through the interpretation of plain radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and classroom ultrasound.

- Identify and describe the anatomy of the lower limb through the interpretation of plain radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and classroom ultrasound.

- Identify and describe the anatomy of the spine through the interpretation of simple radiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance studies.

• 01 - The ability to analysis and synthesis.
• 06 - To have comprehensive problem-solving skills.
• 20 - Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, emphasising the dynamic interrelationship between structure and function, in particular of the musculoskeletal, the nervous and the cardiorespiratory systems.
• 21 - Knowledge of the physiological and structural changes that can occur after physiotherapeutic interventions.
• 22 - Knowledge of factors that affect human growth and development throughout the lifespan.
• 28.1 - Capacity for oral and written communication in the native language.
• 40 - Knowledge about, physiological, functional and behavioral changes that occur after physiotherapeutic intervention.

The student at the end of the course must be able to:

 -select the most suitable and safest imaging tests for the study of a certain anatomical region and pathology according to the type of patient. 

-identify the radiological anatomy in the different imaging tests. 

-performing and knowing how to interpret basic ultrasounds of the main anatomical structures of the upper and lower limb.

Theoretical-practical classes where the radiological anatomy of the structures of the upper, lower limb and spinal column is exposed through the different imaging tests.

Midterm exam: 

 It will include all the material worked until the day before as well as the contents included in the recommended bibliography. 

 It will consist of 50 questions type test made on computer. Theoretical contents of the subject taught until the exam date will be included as well as the anatomical identification in the different imaging techniques of the upper limb structures and the contents included in the recommended bibliography. The questions will have 4 options, with only one possible answer. Poorly answered questions will subtract ¼.  

It is a requirement to pass a 4, without rounding, the partial exam to release material. It represents 50% of the grade for the course.     

Final exam: 

 -50 questions type test made on computer. Theoretical contents of the subject taught until the exam date will be included as well as the anatomical identification in the different imaging techniques of the structures of the lower limb and spine and the contents included in the recommended bibliography. The questions will have 4 options, with only one possible answer. Poorly answered questions will subtract ¼.  It is a requirement to pass a 4, without rounding, the partial exam to release material. It represents 50% of the grade for the course.        

Final grade 

partial exam 50% + final exam 50%  

Grades range from 0-10, with a maximum of 1 decimal.  Those students with a grade of 9 or higher, on first call, may apply for honors by taking a practical oral exam on anatomical interpretation in different techniques, including ultrasound.    

Second call and successive  

The second and subsequent calls will contain all the contents of the subject.

E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session:

• E1 18/05/2020 12:00h
• E2 22/06/2020 12:00h