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RDI-30021 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 29 June 2024

RDI-30021 - Evidence-based Project (Apprentice Route)
Coordinator: Heather Brown Room: Mac1.15 Tel: +44 1782 7 34193
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Level: Level 6
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

The module builds on research knowledge and skills introduced in Year 1 and Year 2. Either individually or in small groups apprentices will conduct a small-scale research study, audit or similar project. They will collate, input, manipulate and analyse their own data using data management software. Tutor led workshops and workplace learning will support independent learning. The module is largely apprentice-led, and each apprentice is supported by supervision from a mentor within the employer¿s organisation and a member of staff within the school.

Aims
Through 15 hours of student-facing teaching supported by independent directed study. The students will develop the following attributes to apply for fitness for autonomous practice:
Full skill set for Band 5 scope of practice outlined by the regulatory body; Health and Care Professions Council, (HCPC) and
The scope of the society and college of radiographers (SCoR) within theory transposing into practice supporting the apprentice's professional development. Leadership skills will be acquired from this module to support the transition from undergraduate to knowledge-based autonomous practitioner. The fundamental framework of clinical governance, standard setting, monitoring, compliance, and management strategies will be delivered.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Independently perform a search and critique of the literature to identify and extract relevant evidence for the project.: 1
Manage, manipulate, analyse, and interpret data in an evidence-based manner (determined by the type of project conducted).: 1
Summarise, compare, contrast, and synthesise findings.: 1
Design and manage a project to completion (incorporating organisational, time management, communication, collaborative working and IT skills): 1
Formally disseminate the project findings in a professional format.: 2

Study hours

Scheduled Hours: In situ tutorials = 15 hours
Independent directed material = 60 hours in total.
Breakdown of independent hours.
(Discussion = 30 hours /Ethical application and planning =~10 hours/ Data acquisition and analysis = ~90 hours/ Prep and writing for assessment 1=~54 hours/Prep and writing for Assessment 2 = ~35 hours /Synchronous report support = 6 hours (supervisor led)


School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Dissertation weighted 80%
3,000 word written report
A written report detailing the undertaking of a research project within the clinical environment which can be a quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods research report. The student will agree with their clinical and academic supervisors the project to be performed. The student can conduct either: Analysis of existing clinical research with a radiology focus from the departmental research area; A qualitative-based survey within the clinical governance and audit framework of the department; A small scale or pilot research project providing quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods data within the clinical environment (including a medical physics experimental project); Or an agreed alternative e.g systematic review An audit of the service within the clinical governance and audit framework of the department. The student will be assessed on a 3,000-word formal written report, word count to exclude all tables, figures and citation list.

2: Seminar weighted 20%
A method of dissemination of the results from the research report to the department
The apprentice will be required to disseminate the results of the project to the department in a manner suited to the results obtained. This can be a power-point presentation, a digital poster, an executive summary, a staff seminar/ tutorial, a change to existing protocol or an agreed alternative method of results through verbal dissemination. The word count may not exceed 1,000 words

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. 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/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 29 June 2024