RDI-20025 - 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 is an element of the clinical placement for the second year of the BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) Apprentice programme, the apprentice will complete assessments in one of the following areas, Plain Radiography, CT head or theatre Radiography. The apprentice will reflect on their learning experiences in the clinical environment.

The module aims to enable the apprentice to develop and reflect upon their personal and professional behaviour within a clinical setting and modify appropriately behaviours and techniques in light of their learning with adequate supervision for a level 5 apprentice.
With the support of Practice Educators, the apprentice will develop radiographic knowledge and skills in a relevant external setting to include General Radiography, Theatre Radiography and Computed Tomography (CT). Focusing specifically on adaptive technique, Computed Tomography Head scans and Fluoroscopy imaging within the assessment structure and undertaking these examinations using evidence-based practice and appropriate radiographic interventions. Interprofessional education will also be covered.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Reflect upon the factors that inform and affect interactions with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team and modify behaviour to meet individual patient needs: 1,2,3
Classify verbal and written information and prioritise it appropriately in terms of its relation to patient management and record keeping: 1,2,3
Plan and implement safe diagnostic imaging in General Radiography, Computed Tomography (CT) Head imaging and Fluoroscopy: 2,3
Differentiate between common diagnoses, pathologies and the effectiveness of different Radiography investigations for diagnosis using simple clinical reasoning skills: 1,2,3
Appraise own strengths and areas for development and choose the appropriate individuals from whom to seek help: 1,2,3
Identify and implement the Society of Radiographers Code of Professional Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council Guidance on Conduct and Ethics for Apprentice within this practice experience.: 1,2,3

Study hours

Active learning
~5 hours scheduled teaching comprising of 5 hours lectures.
~5 hours directed independent study
Independent learning
~10 hours Self-directed study
~5 hours assessment preparation
~75 work based hours to work on the workbook
300 placement hours - in clinical placement
Please note: 20% of each week should be given to academic study, but while on the job the apprentice will still be required to complete the workbook and prepare for actual clinical encounters as part of the clinical assessment - this will form the basis of the independent study for this module.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment