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RDI-30009 - 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-30009 - Practice Experience 3A and 3B
Coordinator: Emma Edwards Tel: +44 1782 7 34419
Lecture Time:
Level: Level 6
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 557
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 levels 4 and 5
OH, DBS and mandatory training

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

Develop and demonstrate the clinical competence, professional confidence and evidence-informed decision-making skills needed for safe and effective practice as a newly qualified diagnostic radiographer.

Aims
This module aims to prepare you for safe, effective and evidence-informed practice as newly qualified diagnostic radiographers by developing their clinical competence, professional conduct, critical evaluation, problem-solving and decision-making across a range of radiographic examinations, imaging modalities and clinical scenarios.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Perform a range of radiographic examinations and modality-based procedures safely, effectively and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.: 1,3,4
Explain and justify clinical decision-making when performing and discussing a range of radiographic examinations and clinical scenarios across different imaging modalities, at a level appropriate for a newly qualified diagnostic radiographer.: 1,2,3,4
Demonstrate consistent professional conduct in clinical and academic environments in line with university regulations, HCPC standards, and expectations of a student diagnostic radiographer.: 1,3,4
Critically evaluate practice to identify improvements for the benefit of patients.: 2,3,4
Demonstrate and apply the underpinning knowledge and evidence base which informs their radiographic practice.: 2
Demonstrate problem solving skills applicable to a range of clinical based scenarios appropriate to the level of a newly qualified diagnostic radiographer.: 2

Study hours

Active Learning Hours:
~10 hours preparation for practice
~2 hours lectures,
~13 hours preparing online portfolio
~15 hours practical sessions
Independent study
~9.5 hours viva prep, 0.5 hour viva
(including the 1 hour prep time given for the seen element)
~10 hours assessment prep,
~10 hours self directed study
487.5 placement hours to meet professional body requirements (13 weeks x 37.5 hours)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: 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) = Successful completion of the MRI Competency Task Sheet (Graded Pass / Fail) = Engagement in education leadership placement rotation, 37.5 hours, completion of project and dissemination of project at leadership conference. The project has to demonstrate one week of placement time (37.5 hours) in order to pass this component.

2: Viva weighted 50%
VIVA
A 30-minute viva examination comprising seen and unseen questions based on a range of radiographic examinations and clinical scenarios. Students will critically evaluate practice, apply relevant underpinning knowledge and evidence, and explain and justify their clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making at a level appropriate for a newly qualified diagnostic radiographer. Students will be provided with 1 Hour preparation time for the seen components. This is undertaken under exam conditions. This assessment is not eligible for a 7-day extension.

3: Practice Based Assessment weighted 25%
ACE Clinical assessment (not undertaken previously at level 5)
Within their PE3A and PE3B placement period, the student (based on their clinical experience and areas of clinical rotation) will complete ONE (1) of a choice of THREE (3) Actual Clinical Encounter (A.C.E) assessments (not achieved in the PE2A/B period). The student is required to evaluate the effectiveness of the radiological investigation for diagnosis and demonstrate awareness of the limits of their competence and from whom to seek help.

4: Practice Based Assessment weighted 25%
ACE Clinical assessment (not undertaken previously at level 5 and 6)
Within their PE3A and PE3B placement period, the student (based on their clinical experience and areas of clinical rotation) will complete ONE (1) of a choice of THREE (3) Actual Clinical Encounter (A.C.E) assessments (not achieved in the PE2A/B period). The student is required to evaluate the effectiveness of the radiological investigation for diagnosis and demonstrate awareness of the limits of their competence and from whom to seek help.

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