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

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

DBS, OH, mandatory training

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

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.

The aim of this module is to develop your clinical competence, professional conduct and decision-making in routine diagnostic radiography, enabling them to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care through appropriate communication, reflective practice and the application of relevant professional, legal and ethical standards.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Apply clinical and professional radiographic skills in routine practice, showing that you can work safely and professionally within the standards, laws and ethical frameworks relevant to diagnostic radiography.: 1,2
Use clinical information, imaging findings and patient-specific needs to justify radiographic decisions that support examination planning and patient management.: 1,3
Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team to support safe, respectful and person-centred care in clinical practice.: 1,2
Evaluate your personal and professional performance to identify learning needs and inform ongoing development within clinical practice.: 2
Demonstrate appropriate professional conduct in both clinical and academic environments, showing awareness of university academic regulations, HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics, and the behaviours expected of a student diagnostic radiographer.: 1,2
Apply fundamental principles of safe, person-centred radiographic practice to clinical scenarios, explaining appropriate actions in relation to for example basic life support, patient deterioration, moving and handling, and the maintenance of privacy, dignity and safety.: 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