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RDI-10028 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

RDI-10028 - Foundations of Research and Radiographic Science (Apprentice route)
Coordinator: Phillip Andrews Tel: +44 1782 7 34560
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

none

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

This module enables apprentices to understand the science and equipment involved in the production of radiographic images, exploring the nature of X-radiation; its production and the interactions it undergoes when incident upon objects including the human body, and from this to the detection of X-rays and the creation of optimal images and the factors which affect this. Radiation protection of the staff, public and patients is examined. Apprentices will learn about research and its relevance to practice together with the different types of data (qualitative, quantitative) and levels of measurement together with the basic writing and analytical processes. Integrating the experimental and research methods with the underpinning science allows for practical understanding of theoretical concepts and sets the principles of research firmly in the context of radiographic practice.

Aims
The aim of this module is to enable apprentices to understand the underpinning science and imaging equipment involved in the production of radiographic images. As part of this module apprentices will be introduced to the basics of research methods, data collection and analysis. Scientific elements of the taught syllabus will be tested experimentally under supervision at the apprentice¿s workplace in collaboration with the Practice Educator, to integrate and apply science within experimental research. This practical aspect will form the part of the module workbook.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Explain the basic types of research (qualitative, quantitative), basic research methodologies and the properties of data (types and
distributions): 2,3
Demonstrate introductory skills in planning and implementing research studies;
: 2,3
Explain how radiographic science underpins the production of radiographic images: 1,2,3
Describe and explain the key components of the equipment used to produce radiographic images: 1,3
Demonstrate understanding of the requirement for radiation protection of patients, staff members and the public
: 1,2,3
Manipulate exposure factors, under supervision and understand the effects on image quality and radiation dose: 2,3
Demonstrate basic skills in discipline appropriate writing: 1,2

Study hours

Scheduled Hours
Periodic in situ tutorials ~ 12 hours
Independent study
Asynchronous directed material ~ 60 hours
Participation in asynchronous group discussion ~ 20 hours
Prep and writing for Assessment 1 ~ 30 hours
Prep and writing for Assessment 3 ~ 30 hours
Completion of WorkBook activities ~ 100 hours
Self-directed independent study ~ 48 hours


School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Short Paper weighted 30%
Short Paper
A challenging concept within the module should be presented in an easy to understand way for peers. Apprentices will be offered a choice of formats (including written, audio, video) for submission suited to an authentic context.

2: Report weighted 30%
Experimental Report
A 1500 word scientific report describing a radiographic dose experiment.

3: Workbook weighted 40%
Workbook
A workbook to be completed continuously throughout the module, incorporating a variety of activities to demonstrate learning, including, but not limited to: Multiple choice questions Scaffolded independent research of module content Scaffolded reflection on practice relevant to module content Short answer questions

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023