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RDGY30810

Academic Year 2024/2025

Erasmus clinical practice (RDGY30810)

Subject:
Radiography
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
7.5
Module Coordinator:
Ms Éilish McDermott
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
Module Type:
Clinical Module
How will I be graded?
Pass/Fail (GPA Neutral)

Curricular information is subject to change.

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

About this Module

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

15

Placement/Work Experience

175

Total

190


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 Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Portfolio: Completion of electronic portfolio (RoCP) including reflections and case studies Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes
60
Yes
Group Work Assignment: Completion of a group project based on clinical experience and module content. Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes
40
Yes

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