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RDI-20009 - 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-20009 - Practice Experience 2A and 2B
Coordinator: Lisa Ford
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 622
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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 second year of the BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) programme, the student will complete assessments in the areas of in Plain Radiography, CT head and theatre Radiography. The students will reflect on their learning experiences in the clinical environment.

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 adequate supervision for a level 5 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 behaviour to meet individual patient needs.: 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 (CT) Head imaging and Fluoroscopy.: 1,2,3,4,5
Differentiate between common diagnoses, pathologies and the effectiveness of different Radiography investigations for diagnosis using simple clinical reasoning skills: 1,2,3,4
Appraise own strengths and areas for development and choose the appropriate individuals from whom to seek help: 1,2,3,4,5
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.: 1,2,3,4,5

Study hours

Active learning hours
~15 scheduled hours for preparation for practice
~ 10 hours lectures
~5 hours to complete mandatory training Manual handling and CPR.
Placement learning hours - 15 weeks x 37.5hours = 562.5 hours (to meet professional body requirements)
Independent study ~ 30 hours
~15 hours preparation for and completion of reflection
~15 hours review of teaching material and assessments prior to placement

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Practice Based Assessment weighted 50%
Clinical assessment
ACE Clinical assessments

2: Assignment weighted 25%
A smart reflection report
A smart reflective report (1000 words) on the students readiness to complete the remaining outstanding clinical assessments for their 3rd year.

3: Review weighted 0%
Mid and end placement professional proficiencies
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

4: Viva weighted 25%
VIVA
A 20 minute VIVA on ONE (1) out of the THREE (3) Actual Clinical Encounter (A.C.E) assessments completed in their PE2A and PE2B placement . 1.CT head 2.Theatre 3.Adaptive technique

5: Competence weighted 0%
Mandatory attendance of practical classes
In alignment with the standards set by Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs), students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of all practical sessions within this module. This attendance threshold is essential to ensure that students gain sufficient hands-on experience and demonstrate competency in key practical skills relevant to radiographic practice. Failure to meet this attendance requirement will result in the need to redeem the missed learning through a reflective assessment element. This reflective component will require students to critically evaluate the impact of their absence on their learning and professional development, and to demonstrate how they have addressed any gaps in knowledge or skills through independent study. The reflective assessment will be designed to uphold the integrity of the learning outcomes while providing a meaningful opportunity for students to engage with the missed content in a structured and academically rigorous manner.

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