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

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

none

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

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.

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: 1,3
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
: 1,3
Manipulate exposure factors, under supervision and understand the effects on image quality and radiation dose: 2,3
Demonstrate basic skills in discipline appropriate writing: 2,3

Study hours

Scheduled Hours
Periodic in situ tutorials ~ 12 hours
Asynchronous directed material ~ 60 hours
Participation in asynchronous group discussion ~ 20 hours
Completion of WorkBook activities ~ 100 hours
Independent study
Prep and writing for Assessment 1 ~ 30 hours
Prep and writing for Assessment 2 ~ 30 hours
Self-directed independent study ~ 48 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment