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RDI-30009 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 17 May 2024

RDI-30009 - Practice Experience 3A and 3B
Coordinator: Eleanor Monaghan
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 532
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) programme levels 4&5

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module is the clinical placement module for the third year, the student will complete assessments in the areas of adapted technique in general radiography, CT head and theatre radiography

Aims
The module aims to enable the student 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 reduced supervision for a level 6 student. With the support of Practice Educators, the student 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 academic learning to meet individual patient needs within the practice setting;: 1,2,3,4
Classify verbal and written information and prioritise it appropriately in terms of its relation to patient management and record keeping;: 1,2,3,4
Plan and implement safe diagnostic imaging in general radiography, computed tomography and radiography in the theatre setting.: 2,3,4
Differentiate between common diagnoses, pathologies and the effectiveness of different radiological investigations for diagnosis using clinical reasoning skills.: 2,3,4
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 Students within this practice experience.: 1,2,3,4
Show the principles of autonomy of practice, leadership and management in the clinical setting: 1,2,3,4

Study hours

15 hours preparation for practice - 2 hours lectures, 13 hours preparing online portfolio
30 hours independent study - 9.5 hours viva prep, 0.5 hour viva, 10 hours assessment prep, 10 hours self directed study
487.5 placement hours to meet professional body requirements (13 weeks x 37.5 hours)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Review weighted 0%
Mid and end of placement review of professional competencies
A review of the students ability to meet professional competencies outlined by 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 and overall professional behaviour.

2: Viva weighted 30%
Verbal viva examination
30 minute VIVA based on 2 questions, one seen and one unseen. Student is given an hour to complete preparation for the seen question that is scenario based and represents an actual clinical encounter that a graduate may encounter on qualification. Clinical reasoning and critical thinking must be applied to the scenario.

3: Practical Exam weighted 35%
Clinical assessments
Within their PE3A and PE3B placement period, the student will choose (based on their clinical experience and areas of clinical rotation) to complete ONE (1) of a choice of THREE (3) Actual Clinical Encounter (A.C.E) assessments to be completed (one of these will have been achieved in the PE2A/B period): 1. CT head ACE 2. Theatre ACE 3. Plain imaging ACE

4: Practical Exam weighted 35%
Clinical assessment
Within their PE3A and PE3B placement period, the student will choose (based on their clinical experience and areas of clinical rotation) to complete ONE (1) of a choice of THREE (3) Actual Clinical Encounter (A.C.E) assessments to be completed (one of these will have been achieved in the PE2A/B period and a further ACE in the 3A/B period to total completion of all three at the end of the 3A/B placement period): 1. CT head ACE 2. Theatre ACE 3. Plain imaging ACE

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and 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/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 17 May 2024