RDGY20240 Clinical Practice 1: GER

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module introduces students to the operation of a clinical diagnostic imaging department, the care of different patient groups, appraisal of radiographic images and clinical decision making in diagnostic imaging. The practical application of theory in a clinical setting affords students the opportunity to begin to undertake radiographic examinations of patients, under close supervision by clinical staff.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
- Competently perform a range of general radiographic examinations under direct supervision.
- Select and justify appropriate projections and technique for a range of commonly encountered clinical indications and patient presentations.

Professional Skills
Upon successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
- Apply a logical system to the assessment of image quality and radiographic outcomes for the x-ray examinations taught in Stage 1.
- Apply appropriate radiation protection measures.
- Demonstration professionalism in all interactions with patients and clinical staff.

Personal / Professional Development
Upon successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
- Perform as an effective, though still limited, team member within the imaging department.
- Demonstrate personal ability to care for and communicate appropriately with patients.
- Critically reflect on their performance in clinical practice.

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

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

6
Computer Aided Lab

6
Specified Learning Activities

10
Autonomous Student Learning

10
Placement/Work Experience

480
Total

512
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Clinical placement; image viewing tutorials, critical writing; reflective learning; case-based learning. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Manual handling, BLS, HSEland Childrens First and HSEland hand hygiene and myprogress learning contractmust be complete in advance of commencing clinical practice.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Practical Examination: Practical – Pass/Fail Pelvis Competency Assessment (successful completion of this component is required to address the module learning objectives and associated CORU requirements) Varies over the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

10
Portfolio: Pass/Fail electronic ROCP (successful completion of this component is required to address the module learning objectives and associated CORU requirements) Varies over the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

20
Practical Examination: Practical – Pass/Fail Chest Competency Assessment (successful completion of this component is required to address the module learning objectives and associated CORU requirements) Varies over the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

10
Examination: Pass/Fail Image based assessment (successful completion of this component is required to address the module learning objectives and associated CORU requirements) Varies over the Trimester No Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

30
Practical Examination: Practical - Pass/Fail Extremity Competency Assessment (successful completion of this component is required to address the module learning objectives and associated CORU requirements) Varies over the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

10
Practical Examination: Practical – Pass/Fail Fluoroscopy competency assessment (successful completion of this component is required to address the module learning objectives and associated CORU requirements) Varies over the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

10
Practical Examination: Practical – Pass/Fail Spine Competency Assessment (successful completion of this component is required to address the module learning objectives and associated CORU requirements) Varies over the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

10

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Ms Aine Lunney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Cliodhna Murphy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Shauna Murphy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Jaka Potocnik Lecturer / Co-Lecturer