Module Title
Radiography Practice Education 1
Keywords
Radiography, clinical practice, chest, skeleton, abdomen, pelvis |
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Prerequisites for Module
Completion of all first year modules of BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography Course will normally be required including a provisional Pass in the practical component of modules HS1017 Preparation for Practice and HS1057 Skeletal Imaging Systems.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to apply radiographic practice within a designated placement and begin to develop professional skills and attitudes. From a radiographic perspective this module will introduce a range of general diagnostic imaging investigations.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients and radiology colleagues.
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Demonstrate awareness of safe radiographic and clinical practices.
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Demonstrate professional behaviours, conduct and attitudes.
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Practice radiographic procedures under clinical supervision.
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Reflect on and describe new learning from clinical practice.
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Indicative Module Content
This practice-based module will include experiential learning involving supervised practice, professional discussion and reflective activities which involve linking theory with practice. This will include orientation to the department and observation of the clinical practices on a day by day basis.
| The student will also have opportunities to self-assess radiographic skills and to plan and organise involvement in the department. Attendance at appropriate clinical meetings will be encouraged. The student will be given the opportunity to reflect on and discuss his/her progress and to explore personal strengths and to implement strategies to overcome weaknesses.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Placement - see also mode of delivery.
| 150 |
Mode of Delivery
This is a practice based module with supportive input from academic staff. This module consists of placement elements. Each student will undertake 35 hours per week in the nominated clinical imaging department for a period of 5 weeks, this will equate to 175 contact hours.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3
| | Component 2 | 4
| | Component 3 | 5
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Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3 are assessed by continous clinical assessment.
Learning outcome 5 is assessed by case presentation.
Learning outcome 4 is assessed by practical assessment. Students are required to have completed one portfolio competency by the end of this module.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | CARVER,E and CARVER,B. 2005. Medical Imaging. London : Elsevier.
| | 2. | Professional Publications and Journals.
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