Module manager: Sarah Sayer
Email: s.e.sayer@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
Standard entry criteria and 240 level 1 and 2 credits for BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography programme
ARCS3269 - Diagnostic Imaging Technique 3
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module allows students to explore the skills required to work at the level of a newly qualified radiographer according to the HCPC standards of proficiency, and the evolving and broadening role of the radiographer. The content allows for changes in current imaging techniques and to evaluate the patient care aspects in more depth whilst developing problem solving skills and methods of providing information.
The aim of this module is to develop an understanding of the need to adapt to complex patients and situations and an evolving profession. The student will be able to identify potential barriers to communication, which may affect imaging techniques and reflect upon the role of the radiographer in multidisciplinary working and in relation to public health. Developing strategies for delivering information and educating within the clinical setting, both to health professionals, service users and carers, and the public will be considered. Evaluation of the influences of patient age upon standard imaging techniques and strategies to deal with complex patients in complex environments will be explored. The module will also enhance knowledge & understanding of the role of the radiographer in evolving imaging techniques.
At the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Evaluate & discuss principles where radiographic techniques are adapted.
2. Reflect upon the role of the radiographer as part of the multidisciplinary team.
3. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the importance of clinical teaching and delivering information
4. Evaluate & reflect upon emerging technologies in imaging and the role the radiographer has in these.
Adaption of imaging technique in a range of modalities and to a diverse range of patients.
Communicating information and managing difficult conversations
Justification; the ability to consider different potential options and use judgement to select the most appropriate course of action
Application of scientific principles
Practice safely within an imaging department
Students will analyse situations where adaptation of radiographic skills are required.
Interact with users and carers in developing an understanding of patient centred care in imaging, including ethics, inclusion and diversity, culture and the role of the radiographer in public health
Discussion of the need for and methods of teaching and provision of information in the clinical environment to a range of stakeholders
Managing difficult conversations
The wider role of the radiographer in delivery of holistic patient care.
Clinical skills and testing (eg. Triage, clinical assessment, laboratory testing, blood pressure, sats)
Reflection upon the role of the radiographer in multidisciplinary team working.
Advanced and enhanced clinical practice roles; the four pillars
Scientific principle and application of emerging technologies to reflect current research, for example:
Artificial intelligence
Hybrid and fusion imaging
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Group learning | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Lecture | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Practical | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Independent online learning hours | 8 | ||
| Private study hours | 150 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 42 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Within the semester in which the module runs, students will be provided a directed online learning activity each to help consolidate the sessions/content delivered in that week. This will include the completion of workbooks based around the topics covered.
Students will be expected to undertake pre-reading and complete preparatory activities to contribute to lectures and practical activities.
Private study should be utilised to write up lecture notes and do pre- and post-session reading on the topics covered as well as in preparation for the summative exam
The nature of this module is such that there is direct application to clinical practice. Students are encouraged to use every opportunity within the clinical environment to reflect upon application of theory
Group work, problem based learning workshops and service user session. Will incorporate the learning outcomes. Feedback at end of each workshop from peers and service users and carers.
Mock exam 1 hour. In same format as summative assessment.
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Open Book exam | 2.0 Hrs Mins | 100 |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2.0 Hrs Mins | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 200 | |
1 x 1 hour formative exam in week 9
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 07/03/2025
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