RDI-20004 - Professional Development 2: Evidence Based Diagnostic Imaging

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

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Level: Level 5

Credits: 20

Study Hours: 200

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Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

RDI-10005

Barred Combinations

none

Description for 2020/21

A particular aim of the module is to provide students with a working knowledge and understanding of research paradigms and methods, along with frameworks to assess and evaluate the variety of sources of evidence used in practice settings.
The module builds on content introduced in Year 1 and develops the students' knowledge and understanding of research and evidence based practice and offers students some choice in research themes/topics.

Aims

This module aims to develop the student's knowledge and skills required to conduct research.

Intended Learning Outcomes

select appropriate research designs for a range of research questions and recognize the strengths and limitations of each design: 1,2,3,4
further develop critical appraisal skills to assess the quality of relevant literature: 1
develop a research proposal including any necessary ethical considerations and possible dissemination strategies: 1
select appropriate descriptive statistics and an appropriate method of analysis for a proposed research project: 1
formulate effective search strategies using health related databases: 1

Study hours

60 hours scheduled learning and teaching activity which may include lectures, workshops, tutorials, etc. and assessment preparation.
It is anticipated that study hours will include approximately 69 hours of practice experience. This is derived from a total of 413 hours, averaged across all six assessed modules in year 2.

School Rules

RDI-10005 or similar if transfer student

Description of Module Assessment

1: Assignment weighted 100%
Students will be required to produce a systemic review of relevant article(s) contributing to their research proposal.
The assessment consists of two components: 1) 2000 word systematic review of relevant articles 2) a brief research project proposal proforma (approx 800 words) including a short methodology. This will relate to the systematic review in (1) for use in the 3rd year thesis.

2: Portfolio weighted 0%
Portfolio B: Radiographic Practice 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.

3: 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 (twice) during Practice Experience. Year 2 competencies: shoulder, pelvis/hips, cervical spine, lumbar spine, abdomen & mobile.

4: 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 abdomen, simple trauma (appendicular including shoulder & hips) and mobile imaging undertaken by the student during Practice Experience.

RDI-20004 - Module Specification School of Allied Health Professions Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

RDI-20004 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences