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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Radiographic Practice Placement 4 (Elective)
Reference HS3145 Version 1
Created March 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved June 2023 SCQF Points 30
Amended June 2022 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
The aim of this module is to enable the student to develop clinical knowledge and skills in challenging and/or unfamilar locations. In addition the elective nature of this module aims to facilitate development of organisational and planning skills.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate highly effective communication skills required to work effectively in unfamilar clinical environments.
2 Apply safe and effective practices in unfamilar clinical environments.
3 Practice a range of radiographic procedures under clinical supervision in unfamilar clinical environments.
4 Demonstrate effective organisation, planning, arrangement and reflective experiences of the elective placement.
5 Demonstrate the values and attitudes required of a diagnostic radiographer, displaying professionalism at all times and identify areas for professional development whilst managing own health and well-being.

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. Under supervision the student will undertake a range of 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 module consists of an elective placement where the student arranges to undertake a 4 week (150 hours) period of clinical placement in a radiology department of their choosing.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 10 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 140 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours 150 N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body 150  

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, 4, 5
Description: Continous clinical assessment including 100% attendance. Pass/Fail

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Continuous clinical assessment.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
Pass Evidence of a pass grade in continuous clinical assessment.
Fail Unsuccessful in achieving a pass in continuous clinical assessment.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module A provisional pass in all Stage Three modules of Master of Diagnostic Radiography will normally be required.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 CARVER, E. and CARVER, B. 2021. Medical imaging. 3rd ed. London: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
2 Journals and Professional Publications.

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