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RDI-10018 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 04 December 2025

RDI-10018 - Practice Experience 1
Coordinator: Messiah Nk Anudjo Room: Mac1.17
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 315
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

This module is the clinical placement module for the first year of the BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) programme where students start to apply the theoretical concepts of radiographic practice into everyday clinical practice. The student will complete assessments in plain radiograph imaging and will reflect on their learning experiences.

Aims
This module will enable the student 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, including in a relevant external setting.
The module will enable students to reflect on their personal and professional performance and behaviour in a clinical setting, and to modify their practice accordingly with appropriate support.
The student will develop their radiographic knowledge and skills in radiography.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/rdi-10018/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Develop and examine the clinical and professional skills required in everyday radiographic practice within the boundaries of legal, ethical and professional frameworks.: 1,2,3
Examine the factors contributing to wellbeing of service users and carers in the placement environments.: 1,2,3
Undertake a range of fundamental radiographic examinations on service users under appropriate supervision.: 1,2,3
Demonstrate an ability to communicate within a collaborative clinical environment in a professional manner.: 1,2,3
Appraise own strengths and areas for development and choose the appropriate individuals from whom to seek help.: 2,3

Study hours

Active learning hours
Scheduled hours for preparation for practice ~ 15 hours (10 hours lectures and 5 hours to complete mandatory training Manual handling and CPR).
directed engagement with mandatory training ~ 20 hours
Placement learning hours - 6 weeks x 37.5hours = 225 hours (to meet professional body requirements)
Independent study
self-directed assessment 1 preparation ~ 30 hours (10 hr for each clinical assessment)
non-directed tutorial preparation for Assessment 2 & 3 ~ 24.5 hours
Oral VIVA ~ 0.5 hours


School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Practice Based Assessment weighted 0%
Clinical assessments
Practice based assessments (3 to be completed in year 1) - pass or fail grading: Upper limb X-ray assessment Lower limb X-ray assessment Chest X-ray assessment

2: Competence weighted 0%
Mid and end placement professional proficiencies
Review of professional competencies mapped from those in the HCPC and SCoR graduate attributes at level 4

3: Viva weighted 100%
Verbal Viva Examination
20 minute VIVA based on unseen questions regarding the clinical environment and radiographic practice. Formative assessment will be undertaken to prepare students for this viva supported by their clinical experience. If students fails clinical placement (assessment 2) for professionalism concerns or poor attendance (without ECs), assessment 3 (VIVA) will be awarded an automatic 0.

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: 04 December 2025