RDI-10006 - Introduction to Radiographic Practice

Coordinator: Desiree S O'Leary Tel: +44 1782 7 34112

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Level: Level 4

Credits: 20

Study Hours: 200

School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

This module aims to introduce the theory and skills involved in a range of basic radiographic examinations and related patient care, and includes such topics as communication, patient needs, dignity and prevention of cross infection alongside an understanding of the diversity of our service users. Throughout the module, concepts of professionalism and ethics will be considered within current legislation including IR(ME)R, 2000.

Aims

This module aims to introduce the theory and skills involved in a range of basic radiographic examinations and related patient care.

Intended Learning Outcomes

summarise the social and psychological factors relating to health and well-being applied to service users undergoing radiographic examinations; will be achieved by assessments: 1,5
practice safely in a supervised environment according to current legislation including IR(ME)R, 2000; will be achieved by assessments: 2,3,4
demonstrate the importance of and an ability to undertake fundamental patient care; will be achieved by assessments: 2,3,4
demonstrate the importance of and an ability to communicate effectively within a collaborative environment; will be achieved by assessments: 2,3,4
undertake a range of fundamental radiographic examinations under supervision. will be achieved by assessments: 3,4

Study hours

This module makes use of blended learning, to include both on-line and face to face lectures to introduce and develop key topics; practical classes to demonstrate and practice some basic techniques; plus seminars and tutorials.
Students will be provided with on-line resources to manage and extend their own learning through self-directed study.
It is anticipated that study hours will include approximately 63 hours of practice experience. This is derived from a total of 375 hours, averaged across all six assessed modules in year 1.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Assignment weighted 100%
A 2,500 word written assignment
An assignment of 2,500 words, testing the student's understanding of social and psychological factors relating to health and well-being applied to service users undergoing radiographic examinations.

2: Portfolio weighted 0%
Portfolio A: Professional Competency
Assesses those aspects of student competency mapped against the intended learning outcomes of this module: with reference to assessment of overall professional competencies undertaken during Practice Experience

3: Portfolio weighted 0%
Portfolio B: Radiographic Competency
Assesses those aspects of student competency mapped against the intended learning outcomes of this module: with reference to assessment of specific radiographic practice competencies undertaken during Practice Experience.

4: Portfolio weighted 0%
Portfolio C: Clinical Assessment Competency
Assesses those aspects of student competency mapped against the intended learning outcomes of this module: with reference to the six mandatory clinical assessments undertaken during Practice Experience.

5: Portfolio weighted 0%
Portfolio E: Oral Examination 40 mins
Assesses those aspects of student knowledge and application mapped against the intended learning outcomes of this module: with reference to all appendicular imaging undertaken by the student during Practice

RDI-10006 - Module Specification School of Allied Health Professions Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

RDI-10006 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences