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RDI-20009 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2026/27 Last Updated: 16 September 2026

RDI-20009 - Practice Experience 2A and 2B
Coordinator: Lisa Ford
Lecture Time:
Level: Level 5
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 622
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) programme level 4
OH, DBS clearance and Mandatory Training

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

This module is the clinical placement module for the second year of the BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) programme, you will complete assessments in the areas of in Plain Radiography, CT head and theatre Radiography. You will reflect on your learning experiences in the clinical environment.

Aims
The aim of this module is to develop your ability to perform radiographic examinations and modality-based procedures safely, effectively and professionally within clinical practice. You will apply clinical decision-making, adapt communication for patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team, and respond appropriately to patient safety, safeguarding, emergency, contrast and equipment-related concerns. The module also supports students to demonstrate professional conduct in line with university and HCPC expectations, while reflecting on personal performance to identify learning needs and support ongoing professional development.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Perform a range of radiographic examinations and modality-based procedures safely, effectively and in accordance with professional standards.: 1,3
Explain and justify clinical decision-making when performing a range of radiographic examinations across different imaging modalities.: 1,4
Adapt communication to effectively engage patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team in patient-centred care.: 1,4
Recognise and appropriately respond to patient safety, safeguarding, emergency, contrast agents and equipment-related concerns, escalating to relevant healthcare professionals in accordance with established protocols.: 4
Demonstrate consistent professional conduct in clinical and academic environments in line with university regulations, HCPC standards, and expectations of a student diagnostic radiographer.: 1,3
Evaluate personal and professional performance to identify learning needs and support ongoing professional development.: 2,3

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 30%
Clinical assessment (ACE)
ACE Clinical assessments: Theatre or CT ACE to be completed in Year 2 depending on placement location.

2: Assignment weighted 40%
Written Reflection (1500 Words)
A written reflection of 1500 words. Students must use a recognised reflective model to present their submission.

3: Placement weighted 0%
Placement Portfolio
This assessment compiles completion of the PARE Portfolio over the duration of the academic year. The electronic portfolio will assess several aspects of your performance including but not limited to: = Completion of all mandatory sections of the PARE portfolio = Minimum 100% attendance to clinical placement = Completion of the Clinical Log demonstrating achievement of required minimum number of cases. = Successful completion of the Professional Competency (Graded Pass / Fail)

4: Viva weighted 30%
VIVA
A 20-minute viva assessing your ability to explain and justify clinical decision-making, communication and patient-centred care across a range of clinical scenarios. The VIVA will also contain questions specifically linked to the clinical assessment completed in Year 2 (CT head, projectional radiography or theatre imaging).

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: 16 September 2026