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RDI-10030 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

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

RDI-10030 - Practice Experience 1 (Apprentice route)
Coordinator: Emma Edwards Tel: +44 1782 7 34419
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 is the clinical placement module for the first year of the BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) Apprenticeship programme where apprentices start to apply the theoretical concepts of radiographic practice into everyday clinical practice. The apprentice will complete assessments in plain radiograph imaging and will reflect on their learning experiences.

Aims
This module will enable the apprentice to develop and refine skills attained in radiographic positioning, patient care and multi-disciplinary teamwork, in the clinical environment. This will be achieved with structured support from practice educators and under supervision from appropriately qualified staff in a relevant external setting. The module will enable apprentice to reflect on their personal and professional performance and behaviour in a clinical setting, and to modify their practice accordingly with appropriate support. The apprentice will develop their radiographic knowledge and skills primarily in general radiography but will also have exposure to theatre radiography, fluoroscopy and cross-sectional imaging modalities.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Begin to develop and demonstrate in their everyday practice; the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values that are expected of a
qualified healthcare professional.: 1,2,3,4
Develop clinical and professional skills in everyday radiographic practice within the legal parameters: 1,2,3
Understand the factors contributing to wellbeing of the service users and carers in the placement environment: 1,2,3
Show ability to communicate within a multi-disciplinary team.: 1,2,3
Identify and implement the fundamentals of the SCoR Code of Professional Values & Behaviour and the HCPC Standards of Conduct,
Performance and Ethics appropriate for the level of training.
: 1,2,3,4
Develop plain imaging skills in the Appendicular skeleton and Axial skeleton: 1,2,3,4

Study hours

Scheduled preparation for practice:
10 hours teaching and learning (preparation for practice)
Independent study
35 independent study for preparation for assessments
10 hours non-directed tutorial preparation,
20 hours self-directed assessment preparation.
225 hours placement (6 x 37.5hours).


School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Practical Exam weighted 0%
Clinical assessments
Practice based assessments (3 to be completed in year 1) - pass or fail grading: Upper limb X-ray assessment Lower limb X-ray assessment Chest X-ray assessment

2: Review weighted 0%
Mid and End placement review of professional competencies
Review of professional competencies mapped from those in the HCPC and SCoR graduate attribute at level 4

3: Workbook weighted 50%
Workbook
A continuing workbook on Practice Experience 1. The workbook will be structured using Multiple choice questions Short answer questions Scaffolded reflection on practice relevant to module content Log book

4: Personal Development weighted 50%
Placement reflection
A reflective report utilising a recognised reflective cycle on: The importance of the pause and check in the Radiography department for good practice. (Summative assessment) 500 words

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