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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Radiographic Clinical Practice 1
Reference	HS1098	Version	5
Created	January 2023	SCQF Level	SCQF 7
Approved	July 2017	SCQF Points	15
Amended	May 2023	ECTS Points	7.5

Aims of Module
To enable the student to develop imaging practice skills and professional conduct skills within a clinical setting.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1	Demonstrate appropriate imaging in the clinical work environment under clinical supervision.
2	Use safe working practices within the diagnostic radiography setting.
3	Demonstrate effective patient care, communication and professional conduct in radiography.

Indicative Module Content
This introductory practice based module will include experiential learning involving supervised practice; linking theory with practice and developing clinical and professional skills through reflection and discussion. The clinical placement will start with observation of clinical practice followed by supervised practice of imaging. Under supervision, the student will undertake appropriate radiographic procedures, demonstrating an appropriate level of care and communication before, during and after the intervention. 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 Module Content

This introductory practice based module will include experiential learning involving supervised practice; linking theory with practice and developing clinical and professional skills through reflection and discussion. The clinical placement will start with observation of clinical practice followed by supervised practice of imaging. Under supervision, the student will undertake appropriate radiographic procedures, demonstrating an appropriate level of care and communication before, during and after the intervention. 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.

Module Delivery
This is a practice based module with supportive input from academic staff. Each student will undertake 37.5 hours per week in the student's place of work clinical imaging department for a period of 5 weeks. This will equate to 187.5 contact hours

Indicative Student Workload	Full Time	Part Time
Contact Hours	N/A	N/A
Non-Contact Hours	10	N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours	140	N/A
TOTAL	150	N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body	187

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type:	Practical Exam	Weighting:	100%	Outcomes Assessed:	1, 2, 3
Description:	Continous Clinical Assessment including 100% attendance requirement. Pass/Fail.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The module is assessed by a continuous clinical assessment which is graded on a pass/fail basis
Module Grade	Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
Pass	Pass in the continuous clinical assessment (including 100% attendance requirement)
Fail	Fail in the continuous clinical assessment (including 100% attendance requirement)
NS	Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module	None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisites for module	Module HS1099 Radiographic Clinical Practice 2
Precluded Modules	None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1	CARVER,E. & CARVER, B. 2012. Medical Imaging. 2nd ed. London : Elsevier.
2	SUTHERLAND, R. 2007. The Pocketbook of Radiographic Positioning. 3rd ed. Edinburgh:Churchill Livingstone.
3	HEALEY, J. & SPENCER, M., 2008. Surviving your placement in health and social care: a student handbook. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill.

Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

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