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- Competently perform a range of general radiographic examinations, including portable radiography examinations, and adapt radiographic techniques appropriately for various patient presentations under supervision.
- Competently perform single plane theatre imaging under supervision.
- Select, justify and optimise appropriate projections and techniques for a range of commonly encountered clinical indications and patient presentations ensuring appropriate radiation protective measures are applied.
- Apply a logical system to the assessment of radiographic images for the x-ray examinations, fluoroscopy examinations and theatre imaging taught in Practice of Radiography 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- Demonstration professionalism, effective teamwork and communication in all interactions with patients and clinical staff as per clinical policy
-Demonstrate personal ability to care appropriately for all patients as per the clinical policy.
- Critically reflect on their performance and experiences in clinical practice.
- Practise in accordance with current legislation applicable to the work of their profession
Full attendance at clinical placement is compulsory and any missed clinical placement time must be rectified as per CORU requirements. Attend Clinical Exit (Preparation) Lecture.
Patient care & professionalism in healthcare
Justification of X-ray examinations and optimisation of technique for complex examinations requiring modification of technique
Radiation protection
Radiographic technique for advanced technique and mobile X-ray examinations
Radiographic technique for CT non-contrast brain scans
Radiographic Technique in Theatre
Radiographic Technique in DEXA
Critical appraisal of X-ray radiographic images
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Specified Learning Activities | 8 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 10 |
| Lectures | 2 |
| Placement/Work Experience | 430 |
| Total | 450 |
Manual Handling
BLS
HSELand Children's First
HSELand Hand Hygiene
Learning Contract
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (In-person): Image based assessment (successful completion of this component is required to address the module learning objectives and associated CORU requirements). | Week 12 Summer | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 20 |
Yes |
| Portfolio: ROCP (successful completion of this component is required to address learning objectives and associated CORU requirements). | Week 11 Summer | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 20 |
Yes |
| Practical Skills Assessment: Theatre competency assessment (successful completion of this component is required to address the module learning objectives and associated CORU requirements). | Week 10 Summer | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 20 |
Yes |
| Practical Skills Assessment: General radiography competency assessment with a modified technique (successful completion is required to address the module LOs and associated CORU requirements). | Week 9 Summer | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 20 |
Yes |
| Practical Skills Assessment: Practical mobile X-ray competency assessment (successful completion of this component is required to address the learning objectives and associated CORU requirements). | Week 8 Summer | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 20 |
Yes |
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
Not yet recorded.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr Michelle O'Connor | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Mr Jaka Potocnik | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |