Module Descriptors
CLINICAL PHOTOGRAPHY (L6)
MEDI60019
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Louise Reynolds
Email: L.Reynolds@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 4
Independent Study Hours: 296
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT - PRACTICAL weighted at 14%
- ASSIGNMENT - PRACTICAL weighted at 14%
- ASSIGNMENT - PRACTICAL weighted at 14%
- ASSIGNMENT - PRACTICAL weighted at 14%
- ASSIGNMENT - PRACTICAL weighted at 14%
- REPORT weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
This module is delivered by distance learning, which means that you will engage in independent study, supported by your workplace supervisor
You will carry out a series of practical assignments, each of which covers a specific area of professional practice. You will document the thoughts, decisions and analyses that inform this work, in an assignment logbook. You will also write a report on the use of photography in a variety of clinical environments (including the operating theatre), reflecting on the legal and ethical issues surrounding the photography of patients and the use of the resulting photographs.
You will carry out a series of practical assignments, each of which covers a specific area of professional practice. You will document the thoughts, decisions and analyses that inform this work, in an assignment logbook. You will also write a report on the use of photography in a variety of clinical environments (including the operating theatre), reflecting on the legal and ethical issues surrounding the photography of patients and the use of the resulting photographs.
Module Resources
Library and Information Services resources
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Workplace-based resources
Module Texts
National Photography Guidelines, available at: www.imi.org.uk/guidelines.htm
Visual Communication in Medicine, e-journal published by Taylor and Francis. This e-journal will be available online via the University Website.
Visual Communication in Medicine, e-journal published by Taylor and Francis. This e-journal will be available online via the University Website.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Portfolio of 5 practical assignments (including an assignment logbook) - each of the 5 asssessments weighted at 14%. [Learning Outcomes 1,2]
A report lenght 2,000 words, weighted at 30%. [Learning Outcome 3].
Due to the professional nature of the medical illustration programme, it is necessary for all components of assessment to be passed as learners must have a rigorous understanding and working knowledge of each aspect of the course to allow them to become registered by the Health Professions Council. And, as such, no internal compensation should be allowed on these modules.
A report lenght 2,000 words, weighted at 30%. [Learning Outcome 3].
Due to the professional nature of the medical illustration programme, it is necessary for all components of assessment to be passed as learners must have a rigorous understanding and working knowledge of each aspect of the course to allow them to become registered by the Health Professions Council. And, as such, no internal compensation should be allowed on these modules.
Module Indicative Content
This module covers the specialist technical skills that a clinical photographer needs, along with a knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding the use of photography in healthcare locations, with patients and in the operating theatre. You will learn how to set up, organise and prepare for a photographic shoot in a healthcare location, how to deal with patient photography in the studio setting, how to use lighting techniques in order to illustrate particular anatomical or dermatological features and how to use the specialist equipment associated with ophthalmic, dental and surgical photography. You will learn about the legal and ethical issues associated with patient photography and the use of such photographs, and you will have the opportunity to reflect critically on the application of this knowledge in your own workplace.