This module seeks to enable students to develop clinical knowledge and skills in the university and clinical environments. The module will develop the students’ professional knowledge, skills and attitudes in basic imaging procedures in preparation for first post competencies and lifelong learning.
The module content will be explored through professional practice, lectures, skill demonstration and practice, workshops, simulation and resources in virtual learning environment (or VLE). Students will also be expected to complete independent reading in preparation for tutorials and seminars and may need to explore other supplementary resources such as Trust protocols. Service users will also deliver tutorials and workshops as an integral part of student learning in topics that are assessed through the assessment elements of the module.
Practice placements will facilitate the supervised practice and consolidation of skills related to communication, patient centred care and radiographic practice. The first practice placement experience; which takes place over a 12-week period during Year 1 reinforces university based learning to ensure the students will meet the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency for Radiographers for safe and effective practice.
The student will also be provided with formative feedback relating to academic and professional practice. The module will be assessed by three components; assessment of radiography techniques, reflective writing to demonstrate personal development and continuous assessment of professional practice.