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RDI-30009 - 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-30009 - Practice Experience 3A and 3B
Coordinator: Lisa Ford
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 557
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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) programme levels 4&5

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

This module is the clinical placement module for the third year, the student will complete assessments in the areas of adapted technique in general radiography, CT head and theatre radiography

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 reduced supervision for a level 6 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, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT). Focusing specifically on adaptive technique, Computed Tomography Head and body 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 academic learning to meet individual patient needs within the practice setting: 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, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) , Computed Tomography (CT) and radiography in the theatre setting.: 3,4,5,7
Differentiate between common diagnoses, pathologies and the effectiveness of different radiological investigations for diagnosis using clinical reasoning skills.: 2,3,4
Appraise own strengths and areas for development and choose the appropriate individuals from whom to seek help: 1,3,4
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.: 1,2,3,4,6,7
Show the principles of autonomy of practice, leadership and management in the clinical and educational placement setting: 1,2,3,4,6

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: 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 their overall professional behaviour. Failure to achieve a pass in the end point element of assessment will result in a 0 non submission for assessment 2 VIVA.

2: Viva weighted 30%
Verbal viva examination
30 minute VIVA based on one seen and unseen components. Student is given an hour to complete preparation for the seen question that is scenario based questions relating to clinical reasoning and critical thinking must be applied to the scenario. Unseen element will explore a critical thinking authentic time sensitive clinical scenario.

3: Practice Based Assessment weighted 35%
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 35%
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.

5: Competence weighted 0%
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) competency check list
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) competency check list to demonstrate MRI safety and imaging techniques for standard MRI projections of the head, spine, knee or suitable alternative. Assessment can be undertaken at level 5 or 6, but needs to be evidenced on PARE prior to this module completing as a final competency in line with HCPC (Health and Care Profession Council) SOPs (Standards of proficiency).

6: Placement weighted 0%
Educational leadership placement and project dissemination
Engagement in education leadership placement rotation, 37.5 hours, completion of project and dissemination of project at leadership conference. Qualifying fail, due to hours gained on this placement contributing to the overall programme required placement hours as per HCPC. The project has to demonstrate one weeks placement of time (37.5 hours) in order to pass.

7: Competence weighted 0%
Mandatory attendance of practicals
Attendance requirement for 80% of all practical sessions within the module in accordance with PSRBs. This assessment will be redeemed by a reflective element.

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