RDGY30810 Erasmus clinical practice

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module involves five weeks of clinical placement involving rotation through a variety of imaging modalities.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge outcomes:
On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
- Competently assist in performance of a range of radiographic examinations..
- Adapt technique depending on the patient presentation and clinical environment.
- Accurately evaluate image quality and radiographc outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of radiographic pathologies encountered.
Professional Skills:
- Critically evaluate the utility of imaging examinations to patient management.
Personal / Professional Development:
- Perform as an effective member of the imaging department team.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the range of modalities within a modern imaging department and their appropriate application to particular pathologies or anatomical areas.
- Demonstrate personal ability to care for patients appropriately during all examinations

Indicative Module Content:

Practical radiographic experience across a range of imaging modalities within the Irish health setting.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

25

Placement/Work Experience

140

Total

165

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Practical clinical work experience under supervision 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Portfolio: Completion of electronic portfolio including reflections Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

60

Group Project: Completion of a group project . Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

40


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

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Individual feedback will be provided by the module coordinator on request via email.

Name Role
Dr Michelle O'Connor Lecturer / Co-Lecturer