BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography Integrated Degree Apprenticeship

Foundation module

• Introduction to Radiation Science  
  This is a foundation module aimed at students who'll be working with ionising radiation in a clinical environment. The module will introduce the basic concept of atomic structure and will then build on this to explain how x-rays are produced and how radiation interacts with matter. Fundamentally, this module will concentrate on using radiation in a safe manner and will therefore include sessions on radiobiology (including genetics), radiation protection (including personal dosimetry and QA) and the legislation surrounding the use of ionising radiation in the clinical environment.
  Level 4. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: Mock examination. Summative assessment: 2-hour unseen written examination. 40% pass mark. 100% weighting.

Year 1

• Systemic Anatomy and Physiology 1
  The module is designed to provide knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the following key body systems: integumentary, respiratory, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and urinary. Some aspects of the physiology and pathology of the musculoskeletal system will also be addressed. Level 4. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: Mock examination. Summative assessment: 2 hour unseen written examination. 40% pass mark. 100% weighting
• Principles of Clinical Reasoning in Medical Imaging
  This module offers a foundation for students undertaking the diagnostic imaging pathway. It provides a context for the practice of diagnostic imaging and a basic insight into the radiological environment and associated general principles. In addition, the module introduces the skills of clinical reasoning and reflection, evaluating information to facilitate evidence-based practice, and problem-solving within the context of the clinical environment. Level 4. 20 Credits.Formative assessment: 500 word draft or plan of summative assignment. Summative assessment: 3000 word written assignment OR, 20 minute podcast. 40% pass mark. 100% weighting.
• Concepts of Interprofessional and Collaborative Practice
  This module offers a foundation for students undertaking the diagnostic imaging pathway. It provides a context for the practice of diagnostic imaging and a basic insight into the radiological environment and associated general principles. In addition, the module introduces the skills of clinical reasoning and reflection, evaluating information to facilitate evidence-based practice, and problem-solving within the context of the clinical environment.Level 4. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: 500 word draft or plan of summative assignment. Summative assessment: 3000 word written assignment. 100% weighting
• Medical Imaging Practice 1
  This module acts as a basis for the development of requisite skills and competence in the practice of routine, conventional diagnostic imaging. It's clinically based and requires that you have access to an agreed and formally accredited practice placement site. Level 4. 40 Credits. Formative assessment: Mock examinations and continuous clinical monitoring via clinical portfolio.  Summative assessment: Semester 1 a 2 hour unseen written examination 50% weighting, Semester 2 a 1 hour unseen workstation examination 50% weighting, and Clinical Portfolio Pass/Fail. Students are required to achieve a pass in all elements of assessment.
• Medical Imaging Modalities
  This is module aimed to develop students understanding of specialist imaging modalities and their application in a clinical environment. The module will introduce the basic concept of image production of CT, MRI, ultrasound and nuclear medicine.  
  Level 5. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: Group presentation. Summative assessment: Poster presentation examination. 40% pass mark. 100% weighting.

Year 2

• Systemic Anatomy and Physiology 2
  The module is designed to provide knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the following key body systems: reproductive, vascular and hepatobiliary. Level 5. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: Mock examination. Summative assessment: 2 hour unseen written examination. 40% pass mark. 100% weighting.
• Medical Imaging of Pathology and Disease Processes
  This module aims to provide students with knowledge of common disease processes in selected body systems and recognise the impact these diseases have on other systems. Level 5. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: 500 word draft or plan of summative assignment. Summative assessment: 3000 word written assignment OR, 20 minute podcast. 40% pass mark. 100% weighting
• Appraising Evidence for Research Informed Practice
  This module aims to develop students’ appreciation for the role of research and evaluation in contemporary healthcare practice. This is done by enabling students understanding of the research process by teaching them how to read, interpret and appraise primary research that is relevant to practice. Level 5. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: 500 word draft or plan of summative assignment.Summative assessment: 3000 word written assignment. 40% pass mark. 100% weighting.
• Medical Imaging Practice 2
  This module continues to develop student’s clinical skills and competence in the practice of routine, conventional diagnostic imaging and introduces specialist modalities such as CT, ultrasound and nuclear medicine.
  Level 5. 40 Credits. Formative assessment: Mock examinations and continuous clinical monitoring via clinical portfolio  
  Summative assessment: Semester 1 a 2 hour unseen written examination 50% weighting, Semester 2 a 1 hour unseen workstation examination 50% weighting, and Clinical Portfolio Pass/Fail. Students are required to achieve a pass in all elements of assessment.
• Professional Identity, Autonomy and Accountability
  This module has a focus on accountability, professional behaviours and continual professional development.
  Level 6. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: 500 word draft or plan of summative assignment. Summative assessment: 3000 word written assignment OR, 20 minute podcast. 40 % pass. 100% weighting

Year 3

• Interpretation of Medical Imaging
  This module offers the student an opportunity to interpret radiographic images. This module will provide the student with the advanced clinical perspective necessary for them to make an effective and safe contribution in their first clinical appointment.
  Level 6. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: Mock written exam. Summative assessment: 2-hour unseen work station written examination. 40% Pass mark. 100% Weighting
• Contemporary Issues in Medical Imaging
  The main focus of the module will be an understanding of the application of evidence-based practice within diagnostic imaging.  It seeks to address emerging topics which are of importance to imaging practitioners, service users and health care providers. It is essential that this module maintains a contemporary focus throughout and therefore the indicative content, within a broad structure, will be governed to some extent by changes in health care policy and areas of student interest.
  Level 6. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: 500 word draft of the summative assignment. Summative assessment: 3000 literature review. 40% pass mark. 100% weighting
• Improving quality, change management and leadership
  This module is the final interprofessional learning module that will explore leadership, quality improvement and change within organisations from an interprofessional perspective. The module looks at a strategic, evidence based approach to change management in a range of environments. Level 6. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: 500 word draft or plan of summative assignment. Summative assessment: 3000 word written assignment OR, 20 minute podcast 100% weighting
• Medical Imaging Practice 3
  This module continues to develop student’s clinical skills and competence in the practice of routine, conventional diagnostic imaging and introduces specialist imaging such as MRI, neuroradiology, cardiac and breast imaging.
  Level 6. 40 Credits. Formative assessment: Mock examinations and continuous clinical monitoring via clinical portfolio  
  Summative assessment: Semester 1 a 2 hour unseen written examination 50% weighting, Semester 2 a 1 hour unseen workstation examination 50% weighting, and Clinical Portfolio Pass/Fail. Students are required to achieve a pass in all elements of assessment.

Graduates from this course are eligible to apply for registration as a diagnostic radiographer with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), allowing them to practice within the NHS as well as the private sector both in the UK and abroad.

A varied teaching and learning diet is used to allow apprentices to learn in a variety of ways and build competence.

• Module co-ordinators provide material online and are encouraged to explore the use of online technologies that provide virtual teaching and assessment environments
• Lectures will be used to introduce and provide new information and update existing knowledge
• Tutorials with individuals and groups
• Academic workshops, including problem-based learning activities
• Formative assessments
• Skills lab workshops to prepare apprentices for clinical placements
• Critical incident analysis to reflect upon practice-based issues
• Structured reading/guided study
• Workbooks to develop and update knowledge
• Online group work and e-learning strategies
• Small group exercises

Apprentice-Directed Learning

Apprentice-directed learning is an important feature. Apprentices receive a high level of direction and structure to support them in developing the skills

and abilities to be able to direct their own learning at the beginning of the programme. Over time, the level of support and structure decreases as the programme develops with the apprentice becoming increasingly autonomous through being able to direct and manage their own learning.

Work-based learning

For apprentices, learning within and from the workplace can bring advantages. For example, it has been suggested that the gap between learning in higher education and learning at work can be narrowed (Tynj’al’a, 2008) and learners can develop capable practice, and support personal development.

Resources

Resources include:

• Large and small teaching spaces.
• Skills laboratories, including specialist Diagnostic Radiography laboratory
• Manual and Handling suites (Hospital, ward set up)
• Computer laboratories.
• Library.
• Work-based learning environments.

Staff

Staff who teach on the course come from the Division of Radiography and ODP and more specifically are trained and experienced Diagnostic Radiographers, with input from other Divisions in the Institute of Health and Social Care. Service users and people with lived experience also contribute to delivery of the course.

Personal tutoring

As a Health and Social Care student, you will be allocated a named tutor during your first three weeks at LSBU.  The role of your tutor is to be your primary contact for academic and professional development support.

Your tutor will support you to get the most of your time at LSBU, providing advice and signposting to other sources of support in the University. They should be the first person at the university that you speak to if you are having any difficulties that are affecting your work. These could be academic, financial, health-related or another type of problem.

You will have appointments with your personal tutor once a year for up to 30 minutes throughout your course. You can contact your tutor for additional support by email.

It is anticipated that applicants will have a wide a variety of academic backgrounds, but should possess one of the following:

• A Level BBB in Science or;
• BTEC National Diploma DDD in Science or professionally relevant subject or;
• Access to HE Diploma in Science or similar with 24 Distinctions of which 14 must be in Science or;
• Equivalent level 3 qualifications at 112 UCAS points also considered or;
• Foundation degree/diploma (or similar), 120 credits or;
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science subject or;
• International Baccalaureate in a relevant science subject (22 points).
• Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths, English and Science or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

Accreditation of prior learning

Potential apprentices may apply for exemption for certain modules on the basis of prior learning and/or experience through the AP(E)L process when applying. This will be reviewed by the APEL team in the Institute of Health and Social Care for consideration of exemption and following a skills scan administered by the University Central Apprenticeship Team.

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