Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-registration) MSc

This is the first of two modules that relate to Clinical Practice and Professionalism. This module combines personal and professional development with the first practice placement experience which takes place over 14 weeks during Year 1. The student will be introduced to the importance of professionalism, skills and attitudes in preparation for first post competencies and lifelong learning. The clinical practice experience enforces the university-based learning to ensure the student will meet the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency for Radiographers for safe and effective practice.
This module will also enable students to develop their clinical knowledge and skills in the university and clinical environments. Within this module, diagnostic imaging techniques of the chest, abdomen, appendicular and axial skeletons will be taught, practised and assessed at University and undertaken whilst on clinical placement. During their placement the student will undertake imaging techniques, under close supervision of the chest, abdomen, appendicular and axial skeleton (lateral skull, facial bones and dental techniques).

The learning and teaching strategy for this module will take a student centred approach and will consist of university based lectures, tutorials, practicals, simulation and supportive online resources. The practical tutorials and simulation will take place in the School of Health Sciences imaging lab and clinical simulation suite. Practice placements will facilitate the supervised practice and consolidation of skills, related to communication, patient centred care and radiographic practice. The module will be assessed by three components: assessment of radiographic imaging techniques and patient care, reflective writing assignment, to demonstrate personal development/patient centred care and assessment of clinical practice using the ‘Practice Assessment Record and Evaluation’ (PARE). In preparation for these assessments, the student will also be provided with formative feedback relating to academic and professional practice.

This module is the first of the anatomy/patho-physiology and image interpretation modules in the Diagnostic Radiography Post-Graduate Pre-Registration Masters programme.

On successful completion the student will have developed knowledge of anatomy, patho-physiology and image interpretation of the skeleton, thoracic and abdominal cavities and their associated organs.

The module will be delivered using ‘Team Based Learning’ (TBL) and image viewing tutorials using both projection radiography (x-ray) and cross-sectional images, covering normal radiographic anatomy and common pathologies of the skeleton, thoracic and abdominal cavities. Teaching sessions in the Human Anatomy Resource Centre (HARC) contribute to this module and enable the student to visualise the anatomical body parts, giving a clearer understanding.

The module will be assessed via 2 on-campus written examinations.

The content of this module is delivered in the first teaching block, prior to clinical placement where students have the opportunity to apply this knowledge over the summer period.

This Year 1 module provides a solid theoretical foundation in radiologic science to allow the student to make informed decisions about diagnostic image quality and patient dose. This module also provides a working knowledge of radiation protection and the relevant legislative framework in order to work safely in the clinical environment. This module also introduces a range of ionising and non-ionising imaging technologies used in radiography.
The module will be delivered via lectures to provide a theoretical foundation, while sessions using radiographic simulation software will demonstrate the application of the concepts to medical imaging. Tutorials will allow consolidation of the concepts covered in the lectures. The blended learning approach will be enhanced with a range of interactive educational technologies (e.g. Kahoot) to facilitate e-learning made available on the VLE. In addition to the ongoing formative quizzes in the VLE, a revision session will be available towards the end of the module to help students prepare for the assessment. The final assessment will be an electronic exam.

This module is the second of the anatomy, patho-physiology and image interpretation modules in the Diagnostic Radiography Pre-registration Masters programme. It also includes some radiographic procedures related to imaging these anatomical areas.

On successful completion, the student will have developed an understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology of the central and peripheral nervous systems, skull, facial bones and dentition. Additionally they will be introduced to contrast imaging procedures of the cranial, thoracic and abdominal cavities.

The module will be delivered using ‘Team Based Learning’ (TBL) and image viewing tutorials, using both projection radiography (x-ray) and cross-sectional images , covering normal radiographic anatomy and common pathologies of the cranial, thoracic and abdominal cavities

Teaching sessions in the Human Anatomy Resource Centre (HARC) contribute to this module.

The module will be assessed via 2 on-campus written examinations.

The content of this module is delivered in the second teaching block, after clinical placement.
It prepares the students for the forthcoming radiographic techniques of year 2.

This module will enable students to develop a research proposal for either a review of evidence, empirical project, clinical audit or service evaluation that will contribute to the development of evidence-based healthcare practice.

The module is aimed at graduates from a range of different disciplines/subjects who have a range of knowledge and experience of research methods at undergraduate level and are looking to develop their research knowledge and skills further and prepare for a masters level research project in their own area of clinical practice e.g. diagnostic radiography, mental health nursing, occupational therapy or physiotherapy. The likely range of research skills in students from different undergraduate programmes is recognised and this module is designed to raise them all to the appropriate master level in the subject.
At the end of this module, students will be able to understand and appropriately critique the elements of ‘the research journey’ from conception of research question, through development of a proposal. They will be both consumers and producers of research who will meet the requirements of the standard of proficiency, for each profession, as laid down by the Health and Care Professions Council and the requirements of each professional body for evidence based practice.
The proposal produced in this module will then be undertaken as the students’ dissertation in the final year of their pre-registration master programme.

The syllabus for this module is aligned to the Curriculum 2021 Hallmarks and demonstrates active learning and authentic assessment, designed to create students with greater confidence to understand research evidence, contribute to that evidence and be able to develop research in their own area of professional practice.

The module delivery will use a blended approach with face to face and online delivery supported with synchronous and asynchronous lectures, quizzes and profession specific interactive discussion boards and tutorials.

The assessments for this module will be a Research Proposal. The assessments can be tailored to focus on the student’s area of interest and area of speciality and will include consideration of the ethical requirements of the selected project.

This module comprises the dissertation for the preregistration healthcare programmers. It will enable students to undertake a piece of empirical research, a service evaluation/audit or a review of evidence in their chosen field of interest.

This Year 2 module will prepare the learner for their second year practice placement block.

It incorporates anatomy, physiology and pathology of the reproductive and endocrine systems, the visual and auditory systems, not covered in earlier modules, and their radiographic appearances using more complex imaging techniques including ultrasound and cross-sectional imaging. The student will also learn the theory of more advanced imaging procedures including adaptive trauma techniques, theatre imaging, and computed tomography (CT) scanning techniques. There will be an element of practical work relating to CT scanning, in preparation for the Year 2 placement block.

Students will learn about the role of the radiographer in management of major incidents, and within the operating theatre team, including the importance of time management and communication skills. Students will broaden their knowledge of the clinical application of advanced imaging techniques, including ultrasound, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance (MRI), computed tomography (CT), through the opportunity to explore imaging of a selected medical condition.

Delivered in semester 1 of year 2 of the programme (Semester 2 of academic year 2023-24), the module adopts a student-centered, blended approach to learning combining e-learning and lectures with interactive sessions using team-based learning and formative activities, and practical training in the CT scanner suite. Through this blended approach using directed learning, practical training and informed discussion, this module promotes the development of ‘life-long learners’ equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to diagnostic radiography graduates.

This module will build upon the knowledge of anatomy, pathology, professionalism and image interpretation gained from previous modules DRAD403 and DRAD404, in preparation for post qualification practice, and enhance the student’s decision-making skills when reviewing visual information from medical images. This will enable them to make informed clinical judgements and decisions and communicate these to referrers of imaging examinations.

The module will be assessed via electronic examination, and a verbal presentation related to diagnosis of a selected medical condition using advanced imaging techniques.

This 25 Credit M-level module will explore issues of professionalism and role development in preparation for graduation and employment in a first-post either in the NHS (Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer) or private organisational setting. The module builds on the clinical practice from Year 1 of the MSc, and imaging modalities and associated anatomy and pathology in both Year 1 and Year 2. The module will facilitate critical exploration of both the entry level and advanced roles radiographers can undertake. Teaching will be a mixture of online and synchronous on-campus lectures with quiz based formative tests, and group work in order to explore service user experiences of health-care in addition to group workshops to provide peer-feedback on the written assignment.
Assessment consists of an online portfolio and an essay on the role of the radiographer in advanced practice.