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BSc (HONS) DIAGNOSTIC

RADIOGRAPHY

COURSE HANDBOOK

SEPTEMBER 2018

Contents

Page

WELCOME TO YOUR PROGRAMME 4

MEET THE TEAM 5

THIS COURSE AIMS TO 6

PROFESSIONAL BODIES 7

WHAT SHOULD I BE ABLE TO DO AT THE END OF MY PROGRAMME? 8

COURSE STRUCTURE 9

FIRST YEAR OF THE COURSE 10

SECOND YEAR OF THE COURSE 13

THIRD YEAR OF THE COURSE 15

SUMMER PLACEMENTS 17

RADIOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE TO BE GAINED 18

HOW WILL I LEARN? 19

CLINICAL PRACTICE 21

WHO DO I CONTACT IF I NEED SUPPORT? 22

ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS? 23

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? 24

HOW DO I FEED BACK MY VIEWS ON THE COURSE? 25

Wanting to be a diagnostic radiographer means that you care about the future, have a caring and

compassionate nature and are committed to providing a high quality service acting as an advocate for the

patient. You will be responsible for the patient's physical and psychosocial care and as such you must have

the courage to speak out in order to safeguard any vulnerable patient.

At Teesside University we have an innovative programme designed to help you reach your goal and, like all

Teesside University graduates, become confident, critical, creative, articulate, adaptable and aspiring

graduates.

Welcome to your ProgrammeOn behalf of the programme team we would like to welcome you

to Teesside University

You will receive a Module Guide for each specific module at the beginning

of each academic year which you will find on the relevant Blackboard site.

This will detail all module details, teaching sessions, formative and

summative assessment details and detailed reading lists. Please take time

to read this important information and familiarise yourself with the module

requirements.

This handbook should be looked at in conjunction with the Student Essential

Guide: https://sohsc.tees.ac.uk/home/StudentEssentialGuide.pdf which provides

important information relevant to all students in the School of Health & Social

Care (SOHSC) and the University Student Handbook:

https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/stud/handbook/ These will give additional

information on University regulations and contain supporting information to

support your studies.

You will find that we’re keen to help you to make the most of your time here.

This handbook is intended to give you an overall perspective of what to expect

from the programme, especially your first year. Any questions please just ask

one of your tutors. Module Tutors will answer module queries and your

Personal Tutor is your first port of call for other issues.

https://sohsc.tees.ac.uk/home/StudentEssentialGuide.pdf

https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/stud/handbook/

Meet the Team

Dr Philip Cosson

Placement Officer/Senior Lecturer

01642 384175 H2.19

[email protected]

Visiting Lecturer for Darlington

Peter Walker- Birch

MSc Programme Leader/Senior Lecturer

01642 384576 H1.23

[email protected]

Visiting Lecturer for Newcastle

Mark Widdowfield

Admissions Officer/Senior Lecturer

01642 384931 H1.23

[email protected]

Visiting Lecturer for Durham,

Sunderland and South Tyneside

Helen Watts

Senior Lecturer

01642 384907 H2.19

[email protected]

Visiting Lecturer for North Tees

Jacquie Vallis

MSc Forensic Radiography Programme

Leader

[email protected]

01642 384100 Ext. 5196 H1.31

Visiting Lecturer for North Durham

Fiona MacGregor

BSc Course Leader/Senior Lecturer

01642 384110 Ext. 5196 H1.23

[email protected]

Visiting Lecturer for Gateshead and North

Tyneside

Simon Richards

MUS Programme Leader/Senior

Lecturer

H0.37 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]







This course aims to :

• Produce a radiographer who is committed to providing a high quality service to the patient/relative/carer

by assessing and responding to their individual needs whilst maintaining privacy, dignity and respect.

• Emphasise the emerging role of the radiographer who can produce and undertake preliminary clinical

evaluations on diagnostic images in a diverse range of clinical situations.

• Produce an autonomous reflective practitioner with the courage to challenge assumptions, question the

values, beliefs and policies underpinning the application of medical imaging and contribute to the on-

going development of the profession.

• Develop a radiographer who is committed to continuing professional development and life-long learning

so they can function as a valued member of the multi-professional health care team in a changing health

care environment.

The Society and College of Radiographers is the only body in the UK representing the whole of the radiographic workforce. We are a trade union and professional body representing the professional, educational, public and workplace interests.

Each year of the programme a representative from the Society of Radiographers will come to the university to speak to you.You will be given the opportunity to join and be a student member. More information is available from the website.https://www.sor.org/

The Standards of Proficiency are the professional standards which every registrant must meet in order to become registered, and must continue to meet in order to maintain their registration.

Upon successful completion of the programme you will need to register with the HCPC to practice. You need to ensure you remain competent through the use of a professional portfolio evidencing your continuing professional development.http://www.hpc-uk.org/

https://www.sor.org/

http://www.hpc-uk.org/

In terms of your knowledge and understanding you

should be able to: analyse and evaluate your own

practice in terms of scientific theory and current

evidence-based research.

In terms of your cognitive and intellectual development

you should be able to: be a reflective practitioner and

should be able to contribute to the professional knowledge

base, improve professional practice and ultimately

enhance the service provided to the patient.

In terms of your practical and professional

skills you should be able to demonstrate : the

level of first post competence Health Care

Professional Council (HCPC) Standards of

Proficiency and have the knowledge of the wider

aspects of medical imaging in patient

management.

In terms of skills that can be transferred : you should

be able to broaden skills including effective

communication skills, emotional intelligence, self-audit,

reflection and resilience which are required for

practitioners to survive in the constantly changing

healthcare environment.

The intended learning outcomes of the BSc (Hons) Radiography

programme can be found on the programme Blackboard site and will be

explained at induction. The medical imaging team are committed to

providing a challenging and distinctive programme which successfully

combines academic achievement with the highest standards of patient

care and service delivery.

What Should I be able to do by the end of my course?

Diagnostic Radiography Courses

Calendar 2018-19

Key:

SDS – Self Directed Study

E – Exams/Assessment Week

R – Re-sit Week

Sem.

Wee

ks

Date 1st yr BSc

(1809)

2nd yr BSc

(1709)

3rd yr BSc

(1609)

PgD/MSc (1)

(1901)

PgD/MSc (2)

(1801)

PgD/MSc (3)

(1701)

IW 17.09 Induction Clinical Ind. Holiday SDS SDS

1 24.09 University Placement 2 University Placement 2 Research



4 15 .10 University Placement 2 University Placement 2 Research



7 05.11 University University University University Research

8 12.11 University University University University Research





17.12 SDS SDS SDS SDS SDS

24.12 Holiday Holiday Holiday Holiday Holiday


13 07.01 E University Placement 2 University Placement 2 Diss.

14 14.01 E University University University Induction Assess. Wk. Viva

1 21.01 Placement 1 University Placement 3 University University




5 18.02 Placement 1 University SDS University University


7 04.03 SDS University Placement 3 University University





08.04 Placement 1 SDS Placement 3 SDS SDS



12 29.04 SDS University Exams/SDS University University

13 06.05 E University University University University University

14 13.05 E University University University University University

1 20.05 University Placement 2 University Clinical Ind. SDS

2 27.05

Summer Holidays

Placement 2 Placement 1 Clinical Ind.

3 03.06

4 weeks placement

location and

dates

negotiated

Plus summer holiday

Placement 1 Placement 3

4 10.06 Placement 1 Placement 3









13 12.08 R Tripartite Placement 3

14 19.08 R Uni / EYM Exam/EYM

Su1 26.08 SDS SDS

Su 2 02.09 SDS SDS

Su 3 09.09 SDS SDS

What Will I Learn in the First Year?

The first year is at Level 4. Your first year establishes a basic range of knowledge and skills from which more advanced creative, technical and

conceptual abilities will develop. On successful completion of Level 4 you’ll have gained the required 120 credits by passing the following modules:

Radiographic Practice 1 - 40 credits

Module Leader: Peter Walker-Birch

([email protected])

This module introduces you to the profession of radiography. The

physical principles of x-ray production, its interaction with matter and

radiation protection. You will be taught the principles of radiographic

technique and have the opportunity to practice some basic

radiographic techniques in the simulated skills lab and use

simulation through the use of virtual radiography. The second half

of the module from February will be undertaken in clinical practice

where you will be able to put the theory into practice under the

guidance and supervision of qualified radiographers.

Anatomy for Radiographers- 20 credits

Module Leader: Philip Cosson ([email protected])

Radiographers require a detailed knowledge of anatomy.

The module looks at surface markings and how you will use

these anatomical features to assist you in positioning

patients for x-ray examinations. Also you will look at

detailed internal anatomy that you will then apply to the

radiographic image to enable you to begin to evaluate

radiographic images.

Skills for Appraising Evidence Radiography - 20

credits

Module Leader Vicky Russell ([email protected])

This module will introduce you to research skills and give

you the foundation on which to build in Year 2 and 3.

Evidence-based Practice (EBP). Reflective practice and

life-long learning will be introduced in the module and will

introduce you to learning theory and you will identify your

own individual learning style. To further enhance your

learning experience the module will provide you with the

opportunity to develop your academic writing skills.

.

Preparation For Practice - 20 credits

Module Leader: Peter Walker Birch

([email protected])

This module is designed to provide an

underpinning of professional practice

issues exploring skills and development

issues relating to the core theme of

professionalism. Content will focus on key

transferable and essential practice skills,

preparing you for the demands of practice

placements and ensuring you are

sufficiently informed and equipped to

practice safely. Health and safety,

including infection control will be studied

as well as communication, interpersonal

skills CPR and manual handling.

Pathophysiology for Radiographers - 20 credits

Module Leader: Stephen Fenby

([email protected])

The module will explore the structure and function of the

human body, relevant to diagnostic radiography,

together with basic knowledge of health, disease,

disorder and dysfunction. An underlying pathology may

influence your choice of exposure factors for an

examination.






YEAR 1

Academic Timetable September – January

(Specific rooms will be identified in module guides)

9-10 10-11 11-12 12-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5

Monday Preparation

for Practice

Preparation for

Practice

Skills for appraising evidence

Tuesday Preparation for

Practice

Pathophys

Keynote

Lecture

RP 1

Keynote

Lecture

RP1

Seminar

groups

Wednesday Pathophysiology Practical and Imaging

Session

Thursday Radiographic Practice 1

H1.13 and H2.18

Radiographic Practice 1

H1.13 and H2.18

Friday Anatomy Anatomy Practical and seminars

Assessment Schedule - Year 1

(all modules will have a formative assessment component)

Year 1 Assessment Weighting

%

Assessment Weighting

%

Radiographic Practice 1

(40 credits)

Physics exam

Semester 1

Week: 14

50 Tripartite Assessment

Semester 2 Week 13

Competencies

Semester 2 Week 14

Pass/Fail

50

Both components must be

passed at minimum 40%

Competencies have to be

passed (pass/fail)

Anatomy for Radiographers

(20 credits)

Multiple Choice

Exam

Semester 2

Week 1

50 Practical Anatomy exam

Semester 2 Week 14

50



Pathophysiology for

Radiographers

(20 credits)

Written exam -

Short Question Answers

Semester 1 Week 14

100

Preparation for Practice

(20 credits)

Practical risk

assessment

Semester 1

Week 13

50 On line discussion

Semester 2 Week 14

50



Skills for Appraising

Evidence (Radiography)

(20 credits)

1,500-word Action

Plan

Semester 1 Week 9

30 2,500-Word essay

Semester 2 Week 5

70



Exact week & dates of assessments will be found in the Module Guides

What Will I Learn in the Second Year ?

Your second year is at Level 5. The second year enables you to develop the skills you acquired in Year 1. On successful completion of Level 5 you will have

gained another 120 credits by passing the modules listed on this page. You’ll then have 240 credits in total enabling you to progress to Level 6.


Module Leader: Mark Widdowfield

([email protected])

The module introduces and focuses on more complex

radiographic examinations where reviewing

of radiographic images for diagnostic acceptability and

abnormality recognition is addressed. You will be taught

the applications, indications and contraindications of a

range of contrast media and pharmacology used in

radiographic examinations and procedures. Drug

management and the management of adverse reactions

will be addressed. Cross sectional anatomy of the neck,

chest and abdomen will form an integral part of this

module.

Professional Ethics and Values for

Radiographers - 30 Credits

Module Leader: Fiona MacGregor

([email protected])This module will explore a variety of ethical

dilemmas related to medical imaging using a

model to aid clinical reasoning and ethical

decision making. Concepts such as advocacy,

moral autonomy, justice and human rights will be

examined alongside moral dilemmas surrounding

mental capacity, disability and confidentiality.

X-ray Science and Technology - 20 credits

Module Leader: Philip Cosson ([email protected])

In this module you will investigate and examine the current evidence-

base for your clinical radiography practice. You will familiarise yourself

with the current UK, European and International legislative framework

for the use of ionising radiation in medicine. The module aims to

ensure that service users, comforters and carers, operators and their

co-workers are all optimally protected from ionising radiation and that

technology options and settings will result in an efficient diagnostic

outcome. Student practice will encompass the following examination

types: general radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, dental and

computed tomography. The students' use of this technology will

include: examining patients, routine maintenance, quality assurance

and calibration.

Research Audit and Data - 20 credits

Module Leader: Jonathan Robinson ([email protected])

This module will provide you with the skills necessary to plan a

research study or a clinical audit. The module aims to provide

you with the knowledge and understanding to be able to critically

evaluate research evidence and consider its application to

radiography practice based upon the principles of Evidence-

based Practice. Statistical Package Social Sciences (SPSS) is

integral to this module.

Non-ionising Radiation Imaging and Informatics – 10 credits

Module Leader: TBC

This module will give you an insight into health informatics and

you will explore the theoretical principles underpinning

a range of imaging modalities. As none of the alternative

imaging modalities are hazard free radiographers require

sufficient understanding of the physical principles so when

called upon to assist with these diagnostic investigations

radiographers would be expected to understand and apply the

safety procedures.





Year 2 Assessment Weighting

%


%


Professional

Ethics and Values

for

Radiographers

(30 credits)

1,000 Word

Reflection

Semester 1

Week 5

20% Group

Presentation

Semester 2

Week 4

40% 2,500-word essay

Semester 2

Week 12

40%

Radiographic

Practice 2

(40 credits)

Negotiated

Summer

Placement

Document

Semester 1

Week 11

20% Clinical

Competencies

Pass/Fail

Semester 1

Week 14

20% OSCE-Written

Exam

Semester 2

Week 4

80%

X-ray Science

and Technology

(20 credits)

2,000 - Word

Annotated

Bibliography

Semester 1

Week 11

50% 2,000-word

written

assignment

Semester 1

Week 11

50%

Research, Audit

and Data

(20 credits)

3,000-word

assignment

Semester 2

Week 12

100%

Non-Ionising

Radiation

Imaging and

Informatics

(10 credits)

One-hour exam

Semester 2

Week 14

100%


Exact week & dates will be found in the Module Guides

What Will I Learn in the Third Year?

The third year is at Level 6. The emphasis is on building your expertise and professional understanding as you work moreindependently towards achieving first-post competency. On successful completion of Level 6 you’ll have gained another 120 credits bypassing the modules listed on this page. You’ll then have the 360 credits required for an honours degree.

Research Proposal - 40 credits

Module Leader: TBC

This module will provide you with a range of learning and

teaching opportunities that will enable them to engage in

the development of a research proposal. The first part of

the module will build upon the practical element of the

second year by considering in detail the research

process, the various approaches to research and the

advantages and disadvantages of the varying

methodologies in relation to research in the context of

EBP and diagnostic radiography.

.


Module leader – Fiona MacGregor

This module will support you in achieving the required

skills and attributes for your first post. The module

will enable you to consolidate the radiographic skills

and further develop your ability to adapt your practice

to meet individual service user’s needs. You will

critically evaluate your role in the care and

management of a range of service users in a number

of different clinical settings. This module will explore

complex imaging and includes paediatrics, the older

patient and major trauma.

Preliminary Clinical Evaluation – 20 credits

Module Leader: Helen Watts

You will develop the image interpretation skills of

the appendicular and axial skeleton required for

first post competency. You will be taught to

comment on images and use core codes to

accomplish this.

Improving the Imaging Service: 20 credits

Module Leader – Mark Widdowfield

This module will give you an insight into the

complex nature of evolving imaging modalities and

technology. You will be required to make

judgements on equipment performance giving

particular reference to the imaging equipment’s

clinical suitability – fit for purpose. This module

will include key drivers for health care delivery

including service improvement.

Year 3 Assessment 1 Weighting

%

Assessment 2 Weighting

%

Assessment 3 Weighting

%

Improving the Imaging

Service

2,500-word

assignment

Semester 1

Week 14

60% Electronic Poster

defence

Semester 2

Week 13

40%

Preliminary Clinical

Evaluation

Portfolio

Semester 2

Week 2

Pass/Fail Exam

Semester 2

Week 8

100%

Radiographic Research

Project

8,000-word

extended

proposal

Semester 2

Week 6

100%

Radiographic Practice 3 Exam

Semester 1

Week 14

50%

Pass/Fail

3,000-word

critical

commentary

Semester 2

Week 14

50% Competencies

Semester 3

Week 1

Pass/Fail


Exact assessment and hand in dates will be in the individual Module Guides

How Do We Ensure Assessment Standards Met And Maintained

“Standard Statement on External Examining

Students often ask questions about how we know that their degree is broadly of the same

standard as degrees awarded for similar courses by other universities. In the UK we have a

system called External Examining which is one of several ways that we confirm that standards

are met. An External Examiner is generally an experienced lecturer from another

University/Higher Education Institution, who offers an independent view as to whether the work

of students on the course is of the correct standard. The External Examiner does this by

looking at a sample of work (e.g. assignments, exam answers, dissertations), discussing the

work with your lecturers and normally attending the assessment boards to endorse

results. They then produce an annual report which highlights any good practice they have

seen and allows them to report any concerns they may have. They also confirm in their Report

that academic standards and achievement are comparable with the UK Higher Education

sector. The External Examiners’ reports are made available to students via the ‘courses’ tab in

e-vision and are also considered annually at relevant Course Boards.

The main External Examiner for your course is (insert name here) and they work at (insert

place of work here). Sometimes, your modules may have a different External Examiner and

your Module Leader can provide details on request.

Please note that students are not permitted to contact External Examiners directly and External

Examiners will not respond to any communication from individual students. If you have any

concerns about your course then please speak to your Course Leader.”

Summer Placements

YEAR 2

This is prior to undertaking a four-week negotiated placement (assuming

you have successfully completed all your previous placement

competencies).

You can negotiate to spend this time in a specialist area or another

hospital within the UK or further afield. More details will be given on this

placement and how to organise this at the end of Year 1. It is important to

undertake a placement that will help with your personal and professional

development.

In year 2 you will do six weeks:

The first 2 weeks will be undertaken in your base

hospital to consolidate and refine your key skills.

Radiography Clinical Experience

Year Competence Experience in:

Year 1 Competence on adult co-operative patients in examinations of:-

Upper limb

Lower limb

Chest

Abdomen

Pelvis girdle

Shoulder girdle

Reception and clerical area

IT procedures

Nursing procedures

CT

Year 2 Axial Skeleton

Supplementary and additional projections

Theatre and mobiles

CT head

Cardio-radiology

Neuro-radiology

Fluoroscopy

Angiography

Interventional

Quality assurance processes/

clinical governance

Audit

CT

MUS

MRI

RNI

Year 3 Trauma

Pantomography

Management of two sessions from e.g.

CT, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, theatre

Patients requiring complex care e.g.

Paediatrics

Hearing impairment

Visual impairment

Learning disabilities

Bariatrics

Dementia

Mammography (females)

Private hospital

Reporting

CT

MUS

MRI

RNI

MDT meetings

Service Improvement

How Will I Learn?

A wide range of learning and teaching

strategies are used throughout the

programme

The overall aim of the programme is to ensure

the quality of the learning experience for you

as students. The curriculum is designed to

facilitate both the development of professional

knowledge and the clinical skills required for

registration with the HCPC. It therefore

strives to provide a curriculum which is

contemporary and research-based.

Lectures and Briefings

Lectures are used to impart knowledge to larger

groups. These tend to be tutor-led and aim to

inform, inspire and engage. But don’t expect just to

sit and listen! These types of learning are not

passive and include note-taking, question and

answers and/or small group debate. They are

usually illustrated by a wide range of resources.

Individual Tutorials

Individual tutorials take place

with one student discussing

their work or their general

progress and pastoral situation

with one member of staff.

Group Tutorials

Group tutorials consist of

small groups of students and a

tutor discussing individual

student’s project work or team

efforts. These are interactive

and are intended to promote

the exchange of ideas,

brainstorming, analytical skills

and feedback on project work.

Group tutorials normally occur

at regular intervals during the

course of a project.

Seminars

Seminars enable structured discussion andanalysis to take place between groups of students and a tutor.

Seminars are interactive and they facilitate the free exchange of ideas through which you learn theprocess of argument and reason. You will be required to be actively involved in these seminars

Skills Workshops

You’ll be introduced to essential

techniques and processes during

workshops that include

demonstrations and the opportunity to

practice new skills. These sessions are

very interactive and you will be required to fully participate and often role play.

Independent Learning

This is a very important part of degree levelwork. Your success will depend on yourability to develop the skills that will enableyou to learn independently, using your owninitiative and resourcefulness to achieve your goals. You will be expected to read around subject areas prior to taught sessions.

It is therefore important

that you actively engage

in the use of the e@t

environment. You will

be expected check for

postings on a daily basis.

e@te@t is the University’s

Virtual Learning

Environment (VLE)

accessed through the

internet:

https://eat.tees.ac.uk

You’ll be introduced to

e@t early in your first

academic year. It will

be used during your

programme in various

ways; for example

keeping you in touch

with programme and

module information,

online discussions, wikis,

blogs, useful links, online

assessment and also

copies of module briefs/

handbooks will be held

there.

How Will I Learn?

Personal Development Planning (PDP)

One of the great strengths of your programme is the way that it enables you to

make sense of your learning through personal development planning. You will

acquire the skills to undertake SWOC analyses and use these to inform setting of

learning objectives and goals to achieve.

Simulation

Virtual radiography is used to enable you to develop some

of the skills required prior to your first clinical placement.

This allows to practice positioning, exposure factor selection and image evaluation in a safe environment. You get instant feedback on the image as an actual radiograph is

produced.

Role Play

Practice in skills labs around manual handling, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

(CPR), Control of Infection and Risk assessments form an integral part of the

learning on the programme.

These prepare you for practice placements. In addition, session in the

Radiography room will allow you to practice technique for radiographic

examinations prior to placement.

User Carer Involvement

You will have the opportunity each

year to engage and reflect with

user carers who will disclose their

imaging experiences.

Inter-Professional Education (IPE)

Government policy emphasises the need for effective collaborative working

in the NHS to provide optimal and safe patient care. Much of the focus of

health care policy is around patient centred care, seeing things through

patient’s eyes and an awareness of the patient journey. Multidisciplinary team

working is therefore part of the clinical competencies, but to further promote

your understanding, structured activities occur throughout all three years of the

programme. You will have the opportunity to learn alongside other health care

professionals in a controlled environment to prepare you for your career in

radiography. You will work with a range of healthcare workers and at each

session you will have clear learning outcomes.

CLINICAL PRACTICEClinical education is a very important aspect of the course.

Successful completion of the academic modules, without successful

completion of the clinical placements will mean that you will be unable

to apply for registration with the HCPC, and therefore work as a

radiographer.

A member of the Medical Imaging Team is aligned to a clinical

placement area or areas and assumes Personal Tutor

responsibility for you and will support you with your clinical

placement. The visiting Lecturer maintains close contact with the

placement area and visits at least twice per placement to meet both

you and clinical staff.

Clinical placements are assessed through clinical competencies. In order

to pass your three clinical placements you must achieve the practice

competencies and demonstrate this achievement through your Portfolio of

Evidence at your bipartite meetings with your Mentor. Prior to each

clinical placement their will be a clinical induction in the university where

all the competencies and relevant documentation will be explained to you.

There is a strict dress code that must be followed on clinical

placement. When on clinical placement you are representing

Teesside University and have a professional obligation to dress

appropriately. You will be provided with a uniform. Jewellery should

be limited to a plain wedding band (no stones) and if earrings are

worn, a small pair of studs is recommended. No other body piercings

should be worn for health and safety reasons. The dress code policy

will be discussed in depth with you at clinical induction.

Clinical placement requires 100% attendance. You will be required to work up to

35 hours a week on a shift type pattern. Some weeks will see you do less

hours/days than others. This will entail undertaking a range of normal and

extended days, nights and weekend shifts. These work patterns will differ slightly

within Trusts and clinical placements.

Who do I Contact if I Need Support?

Contacting Staff

The most effective way of contacting staff is through the email system. Staff will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible. Most staff within

the University employ the electronic tutorial system for booking tutorials and this will be made clear for each individual module by the Module Leader.

Support on Placement

The Site Co-ordinator is a member of the

imaging department staff and has overall

responsibility for the management and

administration of students within the

clinical environment. They will organise

your rotas, in liaison with the Clinical Co-

ordinator to ensure that the learning

outcomes of each placement are

achieved. They will also ensure that

adequate supervision is available for you

and that equipment servicing or renewal

does not compromise the overall

learning experience. The Site Co-

ordinator will be the main link between

the clinical placement and the University.

Mentors are clinical radiographers who

have satisfactorily completed the

programme for clinical Mentorship. They

play a pivotal role in supporting you

whilst on clinical placement. At least one

mentor will be allocated to each year

group of students. In the larger clinical

placement sites, mentors may be

allocated to a number of students as

oppose to the whole cohort.

Academic and Personal Support

Personal Tutor Support

You will be allocated a Personal Tutor in your

first week. This is the first port of call for

personal concerns.

Module Support

If you are experiencing any difficulty coping

with the material in any module, please

explain the problem to the Module Leader.

If you can’t resolve the problem in this way

then you can speak to the Programme

Leader.

E-buddy

At an early stage in the programme you will

be assigned an e-buddy – an existing student

from your programme who is already working

in your placement area. You will be able to

contact your e-buddy via email before you go

out to placement.

The Learning Hub is located on the

ground floor of the Library. Guidance is

offered to all students on developing

their skills as independent learners and

on related areas including maths and

statistics. Drop-in workshops on topics

such as referencing, finding information

and writing essays are available

throughout the year.

University Handbook: this identifies

support services that are available to you.

Central Student Support Services:

finance, housing, counselling, health etc.

http://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/studentsupp

ort/

IT Support: for technical aspects of e-

learning is available from the University IT

services [email protected] . This service

is available during normal UK office hours

as well as the out-of-hours helpdesk facility

details can be found via this link

http://www.tees.ac.uk/depts/itservices/ooh.

cfm

http://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/studentsupport/


http://www.tees.ac.uk/depts/itservices/ooh.cfm

Assessment Regulations

.

.

Regulations

The programme is covered by standard

regulations that must be adhered to.

Publication of Results

Unratified feedback will normally be available four

weeks after submission. The results of all assessed

work are ratified at the Assessment Board. Following

the Board your ratified results will be published on e-

vision on the publication day https://e-

vision.tees.ac.uk/si_prod/sits.urd/run/siwlgn

External Examining

Students often ask questions about how we know

that their degree is broadly of the same standard as

degrees awarded for similar courses by other

universities. In the UK we have a system called

External Examining which is one of several ways

that we confirm that standards are met. An

External Examiner is generally an experienced

lecturer from another University/Higher Education

Institution, who offers an independent view as to

whether the work of students on the course is of the

correct standard. The External Examiner does this

by looking at a sample of work (e.g. assignments,

exam answers, dissertations), discussing the work

with your lecturers and normally attending the

assessment boards to endorse results. They then

produce an annual report which highlights any good

practice they have seen and allows them to report

any concerns they may have. They also confirm in

their Report that academic standards and

achievement are comparable with the UK Higher

Education sector. The External Examiners’ reports

are made available to students via the ‘courses’ tab

in e-vision and are also considered annually at

relevant Course Boards.

Please note that students are not permitted to

contact External Examiners directly and External

Examiners will not respond to any communication

from individual students. If you have any concerns

about your course then please speak to your

Course Leader.

The main external examiner for your course is Julie

De Witt, from Derby University and Anthony Dennis,

from St George’s University of London. Sometimes,

your modules may have a different external

examiner and your module leader can provide

details on request.

https://e-vision.tees.ac.uk/si_prod/sits.urd/run/siwlgn

Pears, R. and Shields, G. (2016). Cite them right:

the essential referencing guide. 10th ed.

Basingstoke: Palgrave.

Also available electronically via

http://ezproxy.tees.ac.uk/login?url=http://www.citeth

emrightonline.com/

University Student Number and password required

Plagiarism and Cheating

Social Media/Electronic Sharing:

It is advised that you do not share any written

assignments with friends and or colleagues. Your

work may be accidentally plagiarised putting you

both at risk of academic misconduct

TurnitinUK

To avoid any unintentional plagiarism,

always submit your work through

Turnitin before final submission

Module submissions:

Work submitted for one module should not be

submitted either in full or part towards the assessment

requirements of another module or courseFor more information on Plagiarism &

Academic Misconduct

Please see the Student Essential Guide

http://lis.tees.ac.uk/

Tools to aid you in citations & references

The Library

‘the deliberate incorporation of another individual’s

work on an assessment without proper acknowledgement’

Plagiarism:

http://ezproxy.tees.ac.uk/login?url=http://www.citethemrightonline.com/

How WilI I be Assessed?

Clinical Competencies

Each clinical placement has associated competencies

which you need to pass to progress onto the next year

of the programme. These competencies will be signed

off by your clinical mentor

.

Exams

Exams are included in all three years of

the programme. MCQs, short answer

questions and OSCEs.

Essays or Written Assignments

These are used as an assessment method

across all three years of the programme.

A wide range of assessments across the programme are used. You will have formative and summative assessments.

Formative assessment and feedback will not count towards the module mark, however the feedback will guide your

preparation for the summative component of the assessment. Summative assessments are marked and the mark

counts towards the final module mark.

Presentations

Both individual and group

presentations are used

throughout the

programme.

Progress File

During the first semester you will be introduced to the student

portfolio. This will be used throughout the programme to record

your progress. Your portfolio will be monitored by your Personal

Tutor (visiting lecturer) when you have your Personal Tutor

meetings and they will give formative feedback. Some of the

tasks you undertake in the modules will also contribute to the

portfolio and assist in your personal development. The portfolio

will be used at interview when applying for your first job on

graduation and will form the basis of your continuing professional

development portfolio which is needed to maintain HCPC

registration.

Poster Presentation

Poster design and defence of a poster is an important

assessment technique. You may require these skills as

you progress in your career perhaps presenting at

conferences!!!

IMPORTANT

If you are struggling with meeting an assessment

deadline please talk to your Personal Tutor or Module

Leader who will support and advise you. Further detail is available in the Student Essential Guide.

How Do I Feed Back my

Views on the Course?

.

All these mechanisms provide invaluable

information for the team that help in

developing the programme.

We as a team evaluate all feedback. The

feedback from the cohort who have just

completed to module is published on the

module Blackboard site. Evaluation

feedback is incorporated into programme

reports and the programme report.

.The Student Essential Guide gives

information about how we seek and

value your feedback about your

programme.

At the mid-point and end of each

module you will be provided with the

opportunity to evaluate the module,

where you can feed back any

comments in relation to the module you

have undertaken. You will also be

provided with the opportunity to feed

back on the programme as a whole in

Year 3. Your experience of Year 1 and

Year 2 of the programme will be

evaluated at the end of each respective

year.

Student staff liaison meetings occur

biannually where your class

representatives can feed back to the

programme team.

At the end of each clinical placement

the placement is evaluated and the

results fed back to clinicians.

You said we did:

As a team we do respond to feedback and recently

we have:

• Used podcasts to record physics lectures to post

on module Blackboard sites to enable students to

revisit more challenging topics more often and at

their convenience.

• Introduced more skills lab sessions into the

curriculum.

• Where cohorts are split into groups in modules

we have mixed the groups to enhance cohort

dynamics and ensure you have the opportunity to

work with several different members of the cohort.

• E-buddies have been introduced to first years to

provide a link student who is on the same clinical

placement to support the student and answer

questions they may not want to ask a Tutor.

• Consolidated the timetable to include full-day

teaching days to minimise travel for students

commuting a distance to University.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this Handbook is, as far as

possible, accurate and up-to date at the time of printing.

The express permission of Teesside University must be

obtained to reproduce any, or all of this

publication, other than for personal use or for those

purposes permitted by law.

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