Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
- Competently perform a range of general radiographic examinations under direct supervision applying appropriate radiation protective measures at all times.
- Select, justify and optimise appropriate projections and techniques for a range of commonly encountered clinical indications and patient presentations.
- Apply a logical system to the assessment radiographic images for x-ray examinations taught in Practice of Radiography 1 and 2.
- Demonstration professionalism, effective teamwork and communication in all interactions with patients and clinical staff as per the UCD Radiography student clinical policy.
- Demonstrate personal ability to care appropriately for all patients as per the UCD Radiography student clinical policy.
- Critically reflect on their performance in clinical practice.
-Practice 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.
Attendance at a Clinical Exit (Preparation) Lecture is also compulsory.
Indicative Module Content:
Patient care & professionalism in healthcare
Justification of X-ray examinations and optimisation of technique
Radiation protection
Radiographic technique for general X-ray examinations
Critical appraisal of general X-ray radiographic images