Schedule of Campus-Based Radiography Tutorials

All tutorials within the Department follow the general guidelines for tutorials. Tutorials for radiography students are held on a fortnightly basis. There is a separate schedule of placement tutorials. The schedule of topics discussed on campus is as follows:

Stage 1, Weeks T1:01-11

1. Induction [1]
   1. General induction, introduction to tutor and other tutees
   2. Handbook induction (including support services, sources of advice, submission of work, contact information, etc.)
   3. Aim of tutorials, tutorial ground rules, etc.
   4. Introduction to problems sheets
2. Induction [2]
   1. Time management
   2. MyExeter and ELE
   3. DRC, the AccessAbility Service (Disablity Resource Centre)
3. Study Skills
   1. Academic good practice and referencing
   2. Academic good practice as a means of avoiding academic misconduct, plagiarism, etc.
   3. Importance and contribution of non-assessed work
   4. Independent study and supplementary reading
   5. Effective Studying
4. Assessment and Feedback
   1. Assessments as a learning tool
   2. Department Assessment and Feedback Strategies
   3. Types of feedback
   4. Using feedback to enhance learning
   5. Importance of current references
   6. Marking criteria
5. Introduction to critical self-appraisal and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
   1. Critical self-appraisal and reflective practice
   2. CPD and the radiographer
   3. Beginning a CPD portfolio
   4. Critical self-appraisal and Personal Development Planning (PDP)
   5. Aims and value of the PDP process

Stage 1, Weeks T2:01-11

6. Personal Development Planning (PDP)
7. Preparation for Clinical Placement [1]
   1. Professional roles
   2. Review of professionalism
   3. Code of Practice for Clinical Placements
8. Preparation for Clinical Placement [2]
   1. Departmental structure
   2. Points of contact
      • Link Radiographer
      • Clinical Tutor
      • Clinical Assessor
9. Preparation for Clinical Placement [3]
   1. Aims and objectives for clinical placement
   2. Being a facilitator of one's own learning
   3. Managing the transition from 'student at university' to 'student within a working clinical environment'

Stage 2, Weeks T1:01-12

1. Clinical Placement Experiences and Introduction to Stage 2
   1. Clinical placement experiences
   2. Introduction to Stage 2
   3. Review of academic good practice (academic misconduct, plagiarism, etc.)
2. Planning for and managing pressure
   1. All the P's
   2. Stress and pressure
   3. Recognising signs of personal stress
   4. Recognising stress in others
   5. Stressors in the workplace
   6. Triggers, techniques, conduct, responsibilities
3. Exam techniques and practice
   1. Basic exam techniques
   2. Feedback from exams and tests
   3. Reflective practice
4. Individual Personal Development Planning (PDP)
5. Preparation for Clinical Placement 2
   1. Expectations for second placement
   2. Adapting to different departments / practices
   3. Review of critical self-appraisal (reflective practice)
   4. Dealing with difficult patients

Stage 2, Weeks T3:01-02 (Post-Placement)

6. Review of Clinical Placement & Introduction to Projects
   1. Experiences from Placement 2
   2. Information and guidance prior to embarking on stage 3 projects

Stage 2, Weeks T3:05-07

7. Preparation for Clinical Elective and CPD
   1. When and how to organise electives
   2. Purpose and limitations of electives
   3. Introduction to CPD
8. Open Door - An opportunity to discuss anything with tutors

Stage 3, Weeks T2:01-10

1. Preparing for Practice [1/4], Review of Feedback and Academic Good Practice
   • Finding vacancies
   • Personal statements
   • The CPD portfolio
   • Review of engaging with feedback to enhance learning
   • Review of academic good practice (academic misconduct, plagiarism, etc.)
2. Preparing for Practice [2/4]
   • The first post, preceptorship, accountability
   • Working with students as a newly qualified radiographer
   • SOR and HCPC guidelines relating to CPD
3. Personal Development Planning (week T2:01)
   • PDP
   • Career aspirations (including general career opportunities)
   • Introduction to Training and web-based resources for Employability Skills provided by The Careers and Employment Service
4. Preparing for Practice [3/4]
   • Transition from student to practitioner
   • Identifying strengths and areas for further improvement
5. Preparing for Practice [4/4]
   • Radiography Career Pathways (clinical, management The NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme, research, education)
   • Other career options