To introduce the student to study at university, the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography programme and study skills for undergraduate learning and assessment.
The module will also introduce you to concepts of professionalism, ethics and safety, considering the needs of the service user at all times.
Outline Syllabus
Induction to: the programme, Faculty and University. Regulations and procedures
Support within the University and placement
Collaborative learning and working with others
Developing study skills: learning and assessment at University and placement, including academic writing, referencing and the use of the Harvard System
Finding evidence, evaluating and using research
IT skills: including use of VLE and professional development portfolio
Professional identity and the role of the diagnostic radiographer
The Health Professions Council and the Society and College of Radiographers
Competence and continuing professional development
Theories of interprofessional team working. High quality patient care for a diverse population
Person centred care
Patient/service user involvement in care.
Patient perspectives and working with health issues such as dementia
Mandatory Pre-Practice Placement Training (MPPPT): Basic Life Support, Moving and Handling, Fire Safety, Student and Patient Safety, Equality, Diversity and Human Rights, Infection Control/Hand Hygiene, Information Governance
Atomic structure; radioactivity; radiation sources and hazards; fundamentals of radiation protection; radiation dosimetry; principles of health & safety. Application of mathematical skills