MVS 510 - Introduction to Imaging of Musculoskeletal Injuries

MVS 510 - Introduction to Imaging of Musculoskeletal Injuries

Grant:
Teaching with Technology Institute (TTI)
Academic Year:
2011 - 2012 (June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012)
Funding Requested:
$2,500.00
Project Dates:
-
Applicant(s):
mlpalmer
Overview of the Project:
The project introduces students to a 3D image processing tool called Amira, that was developed for use in medical and health related imaging. Students will learn how to interpret X-rays, CT and MRI scans for common musculoskeletal injures, using this technology in a lab equipped with plastinated anatomical specimens and laptops.
Final Report Fields
Project Objectives:
Integrate technology for visualizing clinical imaging data sets (primarily Xray, MRI, and CT) in an experimental course that introduces students to imaging of musculoskeletal injuries. Develop effective techniques for using technology to help students identify anatomy, extract 3D information from a 2D image set, and understand the collection and structure of common imaging modalities. The course was also designed to provide students with practice in applying a standard algorithm for reading and interpreting a clinical imaging as well as navigation and visualization techniques used in the clinical to view patient pathology.
Project Achievements:
The project involved launching a novel course in our School's curriculum. Working with the team from CRLT helped me to deliver online learning and assessment tools as well as providing a structured environment for delivering team based and project based learning. The students were highly engaged in the course and enthusiastic about the content. They were able to immediately apply the content of the course in their clinical experiences and felt that the course gave them a significant advantage compared to their peers.
Continuation:
The course that resulted from this project has been presented to the curriculum committee for the School of Kinesiology for conversion to a permanent course providing credit as both a senior elective and graduate course. The Biomedical Engineering Department would also like to have the course cross listed for their students. The course will be offered again in Fall 2012 (class filled in 3 hours) and Winter 2013 (class is already at 50% capacity due to students on the wait list from Fall 2012).
Dissemination:
A report was provided to my colleagues at our departmental faculty meeting as part of a proposal to make the course a permanent part of the curriculum. This report was also provided to the Curriculum Committee for the School of Kinesiology.
Advice to your Colleagues:
Despite the preliminary work of implementing the software technology in the class, I was still faced with the challenge of elevating the level of discussion and participation. This problem was addressed by implementing online quizzes with automated grading to test students and provide immediate feedback. These quizzes were given when we transitioned to a new anatomical region. This solution ensured a common knowledge base that could be leveraged in the team and problem based learning techniques used during class. It was a pleasure to work with the CRLT staff and consultants. They are a valuable repository of experience and tools to take your ideas, no matter how nebulous and vague, from conception to reality. Use them!!
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