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RDI-20023 - 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-20023 - Radiographic skills and Image Interpretation 2 (Apprentice Route)
Coordinator: Messiah Nk Anudjo Room: Mac1.17
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) level 4 Apprenticeship Route

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

This module develops the image evaluation skill of the undergraduate incorporating projectional adapted technique images and the cross-sectional modalities of C.T and M.R.I. This teaching approach matches the clinical management of patients requiring axial evaluation in the clinical settings and will appropriately support the apprentice’s clinical experience.

Aims

The module aims to support competency achievement in examination positioning and corresponding image evaluation scaffolding on level 4 knowledge and building towards the level 6 Image commenting module.
The module covers a range of imaging modalities and adaptive technique requirements to manage safe patient-focussed care and competency ensuring trauma imaging assessment will be a key focus of this module. Additionally, common equipment artefacts and resolution techniques to be applied will be exemplified. Patient safety risk evaluation will be incorporated into techniques.
This module will deliver and measure the apprentice’s ability to assess the diagnostic quality of specific images to support a range of differential diagnoses aligning to the clinical question on the referral. The justification of referrals will be incorporated into the evaluation process and the diagnostic relationships between modalities will be showcased. Diagnostically accurate anonymised radiology reports will support image evaluation during in-situ sessions.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/rdi-20023/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Critically evaluate imaging requests and explain the appropriateness of additional and/or adaptive technique relevant to clinical history and presentation.: 1,2
Describe patient positioning and technique for a broad range of CT and MRI examinations appropriate for a band 5 Radiographer.: 1
Assess the diagnostic quality of images, appreciate common artifacts and techniques to reduce their impact both in the general and cross-sectional specialties.: 1,2
Use appropriate radiographic search strategies to recognise and describe common injuries, pathologies, and anatomical variants of the appendicular and axial skeleton.: 1,2
Evaluate, identify, and describe common pathologies on CT head and MRI head and spine scans.: 2
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the radiographer in health promotion and population screening.: 1

Study hours

Active Learning
- In-situ face to face teaching 15 Hours
- Asynchronous directed learning 68 Hours
Independent Study including assessment preparation
- 217
Please note: 20% of each week should be given to academic study, but while on the job the apprentice will still be required to complete the workbook this will form the basis of the independent study for this module.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Workbook weighted 50%
Work book assessment
The workbook is organised around a series of milestones designed to facilitate both formative and summative assessment. It is intended to support the progressive consolidation of learning over an extended period, typically several months, within the hospital environment. Milestones may include, but are not limited to, the following components: • Training Requirements: Evaluated on a Complete/Incomplete basis, these tasks assess the fulfilment of designated practical or procedural competencies. • Test-Based Assessments: Numerically graded assessments designed to measure knowledge acquisition and application relevant to the clinical setting. • Written Submissions Students are required to complete short written assignments with a maximum word count of 500 words. These submissions are assessed using a standardised marking rubric that focuses on evaluating either: • Knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, or • Reflective practice, demonstrating reflective thinking, self-awareness, and personal or professional growth This structured approach enables learners to engage with the material in a flexible yet rigorous manner, fostering sustained professional development within the clinical context.

2: Exam weighted 50%
Online examination (90 minutes)
A 90 minute examination with a combination of multiple choice with short and long answer questions reflective of the relevant ILO's.

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