Diagnostic Radiography

This module introduces the fundamental scientific principles of diagnostic radiography along with the technology used to acquire and optimise images of the chest and appendicular skeleton. 

The role of the professional radiographer is to provide high quality patient centred care. This module will explore the fundamentals of patient-centred care and discuss the applications of this in the context of medical imaging and radiography. It will provide the students with background knowledge on the key issues linked to patient-centred care and how these can be applied in radiography and medical imaging

This module will prepare you for and support you through your first year of practice placement through facilitated simulation within the Medical Imaging Facility at the University, to prepare you for your professional practice placement within NHS and/or private environments.

This module introduces you to digital skills in order to develop an understanding of reliability and reproducibility within medical imaging. In addition, you will gain an understanding of the importance of a scientific approach to image acquisition for A.I, big data and data mining

This module enables the student to reflect on their previous clinical experience, to revisit the fundamental scientific principles and to gain a deeper understanding of image optimisation within general radiography.

This module is designed to introduce level 5 students to research methods. The content covers both qualitative and quantitative approaches with an overview of paradigms, critical review skills and data analysis. A mix of lectures, workshops and practical experiments provide essential research skills for graduates and links to the College of Radiographers Research Strategy (2021).

This module introduces the underpinning science, technology, radiographic anatomy & physiology as applicable to more advanced imaging techniques, such as CT and fluoroscopy, building on prior learning. It will also look at the advantages and disadvantages of other imaging modalities within common patient care pathways, such as nuclear medicine, mammography, ultrasound and MRI. 

 The radiographer’s role within common patient pathways will be examined and discussed. Consideration of the patients journey within these pathways, and adaption of previously developed key communication skills to ensure the appropriate delivery of patient centred care. 

This module will allow you to begin to develop your personal and professional identity, supporting your development, and in preparation for your transition from student to practitioner. Through a series of lectures, blended learning, and Q&A sessions you will develop an understanding of the regulatory requirements of personal and professional development. You will engage with sessions that will provide a range of employability skills to prepare you for entering the Radiography workforce.  

This module will prepare you for and support you through your second year of practice placement through facilitated simulation within the Medical Imaging facility at the University, to prepare you for your professional practice placement within the NHS and/or private environments. It will build on your level 4 anatomy knowledge and technique to allow you to develop the skills required for adaptation of technique and more specialised imaging. 

This module will give you a greater understanding of complex healthcare services and change management to effect quality improvement. Additionally, the professional specific content will enable you to examine professional behaviours and their affect upon safe, effective practice. You will be able to describe and evaluate drivers for change and the effect of regulation upon healthcare.  

This module is designed to develop the research skills of level 6 students by providing the opportunity to produce a piece of independent research on a topic of their choice, guided by a supervisor. Students have a choice of qualitative research proposal, an experimental design research project or a systematic review. This module will provide essential research skills for graduates and links to the College of Radiographers Research Strategy (2021).

This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance and how this performance management framework impacts upon your professional practice and upon the quality of healthcare. Through lectures and tutorials, you will learn how to undertake a clinical audit of your own practice and use it to develop your future practice. Through lectures and blended learning, you will explore how human factors impact upon patient care and safety, and understand how systems of work impact upon healthcare delivery and quality. 

This module employs a range of student-centred learning to enable the student to develop their ability to evaluate radiographic images for signs of abnormality. The module is supported within the clinical learning environment in a professional practice setting and within the University. 

This module will develop your knowledge and understanding and pathophysiology within trauma imaging and the management of challenging examinations, including the multi-disciplinary trauma team, commensurate with first -post competency.

This module will prepare you for and support you through your third and final year through a professional practice placement within the NHS and/or private environments. It will build on your level 4 and 5 anatomy knowledge and technique to allow you to develop the additional skills required for the preparation of competency for autonomous practice as a Diagnostic Radiographer