BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

Year 1

(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)

Learning outcomes

• Demonstrate a familiarity with the basic concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features of diagnostic radiography;
• Use basic generic and subject specific intellectual qualities i.e. Be able to communicate the results of their work; present a structured and coherent simple argument;
• Be able to interpret the underlying concepts and principles of diagnostic radiography;
• Understand the research process and the need for health and social care practice to be grounded in research based evidence;
• Demonstrate an ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving associated with diagnostic radiography;
• Appreciate their strengths and weaknesses as learners;
• Demonstrate an awareness of professional and disciplinary boundaries within diagnostic radiography and healthcare;
• Undertake routine radiography of the musculo-skeletal system (excluding skull, facial bones and sinuses), thorax and abdomen whilst demonstrating safe and effective practice.
• Work at the level of an Assistant Practitioner

Transferable (key) skills

• Qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to diagnostic radiography;
• Skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility;

Assessment

• Demonstrating the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and techniques relevant to the discipline;
• Work that covers a restricted area of the discipline;
• Demonstrating emerging abilities, skills and competencies;