RDI-10030 - 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 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