Description

In this module, students will develop their knowledge of the legislative and professional framework that governs radiographers together with associated managerial, professional and inter-professional issues encountered in clinical practice. The resulting framework of knowledge and skills supports safe and equitable practice.

Students will learn about the skills needed to use contrast-enhancing agents safely, about the complications associated with contrast media, the mitigating measures available against anaphylaxis and the various means that are available for dealing with adverse reactions.

Module Aims

This module pre-dates the current template; refer to the description above and the following ILO sections.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

A student who has passed this module should be able to:

• Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
  1. explain the procedures by which contrast agents are introduced into the venous supply;
  2. describe mitigating steps against shock and means for resuscitation/defibrillation;
  3. demonstrate awareness of a range of professional and interprofessional issues encountered in clinical practice;
  4. provide an outline of controls to ensure safe radiographic practice;
  5. demonstrate an awareness of skilled, competent, safe, evaluative, reflective diagnostic practice;
  6. to develop a broad understanding of all aspects of equality and diversity in healthcare practice;
• Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
  7. demonstrate awareness of legal and ethical considerations in relation to radiography practice;
  8. demonstrate awareness of the context of healthcare provision, including the structure and policies of the NHS;
• Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:
  9. participate actively in workshops;
  10. work effectively in a team;
  11. take responsibility for continuing professional development;
  12. awareness of how personal assumptions, values, beliefs and attitudes affect a professional's ability to interact appropriately with patients and colleagues.

Syllabus Plan

1. Professional issues
   1. Regulations and legislation in relation to radiography practice: overview and general issues.
   2. Local rules and their relation to professional and statutory codes.
   3. Safe and efficient practice: overview and general issues.
   4. Clinical supervision.
   5. Child and vulnerable-adult protection.
   6. Development of the profession of radiography.
   7. Role of the Care Quality Commission in regulating quality of service.
   8. User involvement and Patient Advisory Liaison Services (PALS)
2. Interprofessional issues
   1. Interface between undergraduate student and professional practitioner.
   2. Skills for working in an interprofessional team.
   3. Skills for supervision of assistant practitioners, students on placement, etc.
   4. Continuing professional development.
   5. Financial management in an NHS Trust.
   6. Personnel management in an NHS Trust.
   7. Research in an NHS Trust: research frameworks and ethical aspects.
   8. Equality and diversity in healthcare practice.
   9. External factors and benefits of interprofessional working.
   10. Service-user focused care.
   11. Experts by experience involvement in care strategy and research.
3. Practical training in advanced patient care
   1. Venupuncture and cannulation.
   2. Administration of contrast agents.
   3. Prevention, identification and treatment of anaphylaxis.
   4. Defibrillation and resuscitation procedures.
4. Imaging Modalities from a Management Perspective
   1. Comparison of all the imaging modalities
   2. Appropriate choice of imaging modality

Learning and Teaching

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment

Resources

The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of information that students are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Instructor(s).

Core text:

• Not applicable

Supplementary texts:

• Baggott R. (2004), Health and Health Care in Britain (3^rd edition), Palgrave Macmillan, ISBN 0-333-96159-5 (UL: 362.10941 BAG)
• Fincham R. and Rhodes P. (1999), Principles of Organisational Behaviour (3^rd edition), Oxford Press, ISBN 0-19-877577-6 (UL: 658.3 FIN/X)
• Hannagan T. (1998), Management Concepts and Practices (2^nd edition), Financial Times Publishing, ISBN 0-273-63103-9 (UL: 658 HAN)
• Higgs J. and others (2008), Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions (3^rd edition), Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN 978-0750688857 (UL: WB 141 CLI)
• Lilley M (2002), An A-Z of Management for Healthcare Professionals, Radcliffe-Oxford, ISBN 978-1857759532 (UL: 658 LIL)
• Moulin M. (2002), Delivering Excellence in Health and Social Care, Open University Press, ISBN 7-80335-20888-3 (UL: XXX)
• Roberts-Phelps G. (1999), Working Smarter, Ashford Colour Press, ISBN 1-154181-47-5 (UL: 658.5421 ROB)
• College of Radiographers (2005), The Child and the Law: The Roles and Responsibilities of the Radiographer, Society and College of Radiographers, ISBN 1-87110-127-1 (UL: PAM 616.0757 CHI/X)
• College of Radiographers (2006), Health Care Associated Infections (HCAIs) Practical Guidance and Advice, Society and College of Radiographers, ISBN 1-87110-139-5 (UL: XXX)
• College of Radiographers (2003), Clinical Supervision Framework, Society and College of Radiographers, ISBN 1-871101-02-6 (UL: PAM 616.0757 CLI/X)
• Walton M. (1997), Management and Managing: Leadership in the NHS (2^nd edition), Stanley Thomas Ltd, ISBN 9-9780748-73324-8 (UL: WX 135 WAL)

ELE:

• http://newton.ex.ac.uk/redirects/ELE/pam3015

Further Information

Prior Knowledge Requirements

Re-assessment

Re-assessment is not available except when required by referral or deferral.

Notes: See Medical Imaging Assessment Conventions.

KIS Data Summary

Miscellaneous