Module manager: Helen Harcus
Email: h.harcus@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
Standard entry criteria and 240 level 1 and 2 credits for BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography programme
ARCS3268 - Professional Practice 3
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module is a clinical practice module where students are able to integrate their theoretical knowledge to practice, whilst gaining a range of radiographic skills, relevant to year 3. It will help support the student in the transition to practice and develop employability skills
The aim of this module is to integrate radiographic technique theory, local imaging protocols and their patients’ condition, to produce radiographic images of a diagnostic standard, safely and effectively, on challenging patients in any environment
Students must be able to reflect upon the outcomes of an imaging examination and form an action plan to improve their practice, as well as recognising their own limitation is a variety of specialist areas.
They must be able to demonstrate an ability to obtain images of a diagnostic standard with all patients, within any environment in the healthcare setting and to an exacting diagnostic standard in line with the standards or proficiency and begin to perform at the level of a newly qualified radiographer by meeting the Standards of Proficiency of the HCPC
At the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate capability in undertaking complex procedures in unpredictable environments, to include: all general radiography, any extradepartmental imaging of patients and standard CT and MRI examinations without assistance
2. Demonstrate an ability to adapt any technique in light of the physical and psychological challenges presented by radiographic imaging on patients within any imaging department.
3. Demonstrate effective management of self well-being, workload and immediate clinical environment and reflect upon any issues encountered
4. Critically evaluate interpersonal behaviour and its importance in diverse patient management and inter professional working and relationships
5. Analyse the appropriateness of departmental protocols, and clinical details given patient condition and resources available, and be able to critically evaluate and problem solve.
6. Evaluate common normal and abnormal radiographic appearances and produce a preliminary evaluation of findings
7. Apply PSRB professional and behavioural standards in preparation for transition from student to graduate practitioner
Identify appropriate imaging techniques and adaption required to image their patient appropriately
Assessment and evaluation of radiographic images
Application of radiation protection within all imaging areas
Apply the theory of quality assurance within all imaging modalities
Safe use of any imaging equipment available on their clinical placement
Application and management of health and safety
Application and management of local infection control measures
Employability
The module will allow the student to produce images appropriate for use in diagnosis of a wide variety of conditions and modalities.
They will be able to safely and effectively in accordance with local protocols and practice in a manner that promotes health and safety recognising areas which need to be addressed and forming an action plan.
Students will develop their interpersonal skills, being able to communicate with any staff and patients in an appropriate and effective manner.
Students will develop the skills to care for their patients both physically and psychologically, and ensure they manage their immediate environment, ensuring the safety of all those with whom they interact.
Students will develop the skills required to effectively communicate with other healthcare professionals and patients, taking into account patient condition and cultural diversity
Students will develop and practice the skills required of a qualified radiographer to maintain patient safety, including, health and safety, fire, basic life support, manual handling and infection control.
Develop time and resource management skills and understand the need to reflect upon practice, evaluate and make decisions regarding patient care and imaging techniques.
Recognise and evaluate self well-being development and reflect upon the importance of this in becoming a registered professional.
Interview skills and technique, applying for jobs
Continuous professional development.
Transition to practice and preceptorship
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Example Class | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Placement | 17 | 34 | 578 |
| Lecture | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| Practical | 1 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Independent online learning hours | 20 | ||
| Private study hours | 60 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 593 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 673 | ||
Private study is given during clinical placement only for the purpose of portfolio completion. This is allocated at a ½ day per week of the student placement.
During clinical placement students will be involved in tutorials with practice educators or clinical tutors, and individual clinical interviews to identify learning needs, discuss areas of good practice and identify areas for development.
Students will use independent online learning to develop a job application for a mock job.
Students can gain formative feedback through weekly assessment forms whilst on placement. These will allow students to understand the level at which they are working clinically and the standard. This is both in written form and verbally from the supervising radiographer.
For the written component a 20% draft of the essay can be submitted for written feedback prior to the summative assessment.
For the portfolio regularly scheduled clinical interviews with practice educators and clinical tutors on placement will allow progress feedback on the portfolio competencies.
Pebble pad will allow the module leader to monitor progress in the portfolio.
Students will have the opportunity to follow a mock job application process and will be supported by the module team and personal tutor to write a personal statements and undertake a mock interview.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1,500 | 100 |
| Portfolio | Pass/Fail | 0 |
| Essay | Formative draft essay (up to 20%) | 0 |
| Role-play | Formative mock job application/interview | 0 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Both components (essay and portfolio) must be passed to complete the module. There is no compensation between elements.
There is no reading list for this module
Last updated: 14/03/2025
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