RDI-20027 - 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 the clinical placement module for the second year of the BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) programme, the apprentice will complete a workbook in one of the following Plain Radiography, Computer Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and reflect on their learning experiences in the clinical workplace.

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 with a particular focus in one of the following areas
General Radiography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Computed Tomography (CT)
The assessment structure and undertaking these examinations using evidence-based practice and appropriate radiographic interventions. Interprofessional education and Professionalism will also be included in this module.

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 in on one of the following General Radiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT).
: 1,2
Classify verbal and written information and prioritise it appropriately in terms of its relation to patient management and record keeping;
: 1
Plan and implement safe diagnostic imaging in one of the following General Radiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT).: 1
Differentiate between common diagnoses, pathologies and the effectiveness of different Radiography investigations for diagnosis using simple clinical reasoning skills in one of the following General Radiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT).
: 1
Appraise own strengths and areas for development and choose the appropriate individuals from whom to seek help: 1
Identify and describe the importance of professionalism and team working in Radiography department.: 2
Identify and implement the Society of Radiographers Code of Professional Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council Guidance on Conduct and Ethics for Students within this practice experience.: 1,2

Study hours

10 hours scheduled teaching, ranging from synchronous lectures and in situ sessions.

15 hours independent study.
37 hours of self directed workbook completion and assessment preparation

162.5 clinical placement hours (placement learning hours)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment