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RDI-20025 - 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-20025 - Practice Experience 2A (Apprentice route)
Coordinator: Mathias Mbewe Room: N/A Tel: 07405602204
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 400
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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 an element of the clinical placement for the second year of the BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) Apprentice programme, the apprentice will complete assessments in one of the following areas, Plain Radiography, CT head or theatre Radiography. The apprentice will reflect on their learning experiences in the clinical environment.

Aims
The module aims to enable the apprentice 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 apprentice.
With the support of Practice Educators, the apprentice 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
Classify verbal and written information and prioritise it appropriately in terms of its relation to patient management and record keeping: 2
Plan and implement safe diagnostic imaging in General Radiography, Computed Tomography (CT) Head imaging and Fluoroscopy: 1,2,3
Differentiate between common diagnoses, pathologies and the effectiveness of different Radiography investigations for diagnosis using simple clinical reasoning skills: 1,2
Appraise own strengths and areas for development and choose the appropriate individuals from whom to seek help: 1,2,3
Identify and implement the Society of Radiographers Code of Professional Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council Guidance on Conduct and Ethics for Apprentice within this practice experience.: 2,3

Study hours

Active learning
~11 hours of in-situ face to face teaching.
Independent learning
~20 Hours for independent study and assessment preparation
~75 work based hours to work on the workbook
295 placement hours - in clinical placement
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 and prepare for actual clinical encounters as part of the clinical assessment - this will form the basis of the independent study for this module.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Workbook weighted 40%
Work book
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: Practice Based Assessment weighted 60%
Actual Clinical Encounter (ACE)
Within their PE2A placement period, the apprentices will choose (based on their clinical experience and areas of clinical rotation) to complete ONE (1) of a choice of THREE (3) Actual Clinical Encounter (A.C.E) assessments to be completed: 1.CT head A.C.E 2.Theatre A.C.E 3.Plain Imaging A.C.E

3: Review weighted 0%
Mid and End of Placement Professional Discussion
An in-person professional discussion reviewing the apprentice’s 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 Apprentice within this practice experience and overall professional behaviour. Since this is a professional and apprentice standard assessment review - there is a qualifying mark for the achievement of outcomes.

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