STUDY

This module is designed to prepare you for your first practice placement and acts as a foundation for subsequent modules. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of health care principles which can be applied in the clinical environment to provide safe and effective care. It will introduce and prepare you to work within the NHS and embody the NHS constitution and core values.

You will gain an understanding of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the appendicular and axial skeleton, chest and respiratory system, and abdomen. It will introduce you to the common radiographic techniques employed in projection radiography and discuss care of the patient for such examinations.

Advances in medical imaging technologies have significantly expanded the role of the radiographer, requiring a sophisticated integration of anatomical knowledge, imaging science, and modality-specific expertise. This module supports the development of advanced knowledge and critical understanding required for contemporary medical imaging practice. It integrates cross-sectional anatomy and physiology with imaging science to enable accurate image interpretation and informed clinical decision-making.

Building on the concepts introduced in Diagnostic Radiography 1: Fundamentals of Diagnostic Imaging, this module provides a critical foundation in radiation physics, image formation, reconstruction, and quality optimisation, equipping students to evaluate and justify imaging practice in relation to diagnostic effectiveness and patient safety.

It also develops a comprehensive understanding of the principles, components, and operation of key imaging modalities, including Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine (NM), Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy. This multimodality focus reflects current clinical practice and supports effective modality selection and application.

Overall, the module prepares you to apply advanced theoretical knowledge within complex clinical environments and to engage with ongoing developments in medical imaging.

This module is designed to develop knowledge and critical understanding of contemporary radiographic practice across both routine and acute care environments. As imaging services continue to evolve in response to increasing clinical demand, technological innovation, and the complexity of patient presentations, radiographers must be equipped to make informed, evidence-based decisions that optimise patient outcomes while ensuring safety and efficiency.

The module integrates key principles of evidence-based practice, enabling you to critically engage with national guidelines, referral frameworks, and screening programmes to support appropriate imaging pathways. It promotes a holistic, person-centred approach by exploring health education and promotion, social prescribing, and complex care needs. Emphasis is placed on the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and effective communication in delivering high-quality care.

In parallel, the module examines advancements in imaging technologies, including emerging modalities and the growing role of artificial intelligence, encouraging you to critically evaluate your impact on diagnostic accuracy and service delivery. This is complemented by a focused exploration of radiographic practice in acute and high-pressure environments, such as trauma and the operating theatre. Learners will analyse the adaptation of techniques, optimisation of image quality, application of radiation protection legislation, and prioritisation of workload in these contexts.

By synthesising theory, evidence, and clinical application, the module prepares you to operate effectively within the multiprofessional team, demonstrating critical thinking, professional judgement, and adaptability in complex and dynamic healthcare settings.

This module is designed to enable you to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills within the practice setting. You will be given the opportunity through structured practice placements to make links between theory and practice based on the content of preceding academic modules. This will be reinforced with practice tutorials undertaken by practice educators and experts in the practice setting.

You will be supported to practically apply your knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology of the chest, abdomen, appendicular and axial skeleton within the practice setting. Assisted by the practice educator and supervising practitioners, you will gain competence in performing the common radiographic techniques employed in projection radiography, exploring the concepts of image acquisition and manipulation. You will be encouraged to play a key role in the care of the patient for such examinations as well as being introduced to imaging techniques used to visualise and diagnose conditions of the respiratory, gastro-intestinal, hepato-biliary, cardiovascular, urinary, reproductive, endocrine and central nervous systems.

The diagnostic radiography project provides the opportunity for you to develop an individual study drawn from an aspect of radiography and explore an area of specific professional interest. It will enable you to demonstrate your skills in critical review and evaluation of literature, formulation of a research question, the planning, design, and execution of the research. You will be supported to develop the confidence to embed and enable research throughout your careers, and to improve patient care and service delivery in line with the College of Radiographers Research Strategy (2021-2026) (CoR, 2020) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Proficiency for Radiographers (HCPC, 2023). The research project approach may take several forms: a small-scale primary research study, a clinical audit, an experiment, or a service evaluation.

It will enable you to utilise skills developed throughout the course and allow you to apply problem solving and decision-making skills in a novel situation. The research project also provides a mechanism for the continuing development of autonomy and self-direction. You will be expected to produce a poster of conference quality and be able to defend their work through a well-informed, evidence-based discussion during a Viva Voce.

Health inequalities are unfair and avoidable differences in health between different groups within society, with far reaching impacts upon life expectancy, quality of life and access to health and social care services (NHS England, 2024). The Office for

Health Improvement and Disparities (2024) recognises the role of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in addressing such health inequalities, and thus, this module is designed to empower you to contribute to the public health agenda.

The needs of diagnostic imaging service users and their carers vary considerably. These needs may relate to mental and physical disabilities, sociological and psychological issues, age and physical development, and to the pathological conditions being investigated. It is essential that practitioners appreciate and respect the needs of all users and maintain equality of access in accordance with current healthcare policy and guidelines. Practitioners need to be able to provide service users with information about their imaging procedure and be able to adapt this to each individual person.

Developing competency in image interpretation is fundamental to safe and effective radiographic practice. Radiographers are increasingly expected to contribute to preliminary clinical evaluation, requiring the ability to recognise patterns and distinguish between normal and abnormal findings. This module will help you develop the skills to make informed judgments and decisions based on evidence-based practice to justify imaging, escalate concerns appropriately and contribute to timely patient management.

This module has been designed to equip you with the essential coaching and leadership skills required to effectively support the development of others. An understanding of inequalities and the evolving responsibilities of radiographers will be deepened through exploration of enhancing inclusivity in practice. The module integrates key aspects relevant to professional development to enhance your capacity to lead, support, and foster an inclusive culture and healthcare environment. Given the expanding role of radiographers in multidisciplinary teams, leadership and coaching skills are becoming critical for promoting team efficiency, fostering professional growth, and ensuring person-centered care.

This module not only provides you with the opportunity to build skills in coaching, leadership, and supporting others, but also challenges you to confront the inequalities present in healthcare. As the role of radiographers continues to evolve, you must be prepared to lead teams, mentor colleagues, and advocate for inclusive practices. This comprehensive module fosters personal and professional development, preparing radiographers to meet the demands of modern healthcare settings while promoting equality and embracing diversity, and enhancing patient outcomes.

This module is designed to enable you to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills within the practice setting. You will be given the opportunity through structured practice placements to make links between theory and practice based on the content of preceding academic modules. This will be reinforced with practice tutorials undertaken by practice educators and experts in the practice setting.

Facilitated by the practice educator and supervising practitioners, you will gain experience utilising a variety of imaging modalities, exploring the concepts of image acquisition and manipulation. Building on previous experience gained during Diagnostic Radiograph Practice 1, you will be supported to gain competence in trauma, orthopaedic and mobile imaging techniques. In addition, you will be encouraged to independently perform routine radiographic techniques employed in projection radiography and computed tomography of the brain embedding the concepts of image interpretation, clinical reporting and decision making. You will be encouraged to play a key role in the care of the patient for such examinations as well as taking an active part within the interprofessional team.

This module is designed to prepare you for your first practice placement and acts as a foundation for subsequent modules. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of health care principles which can be applied in the clinical environment to provide safe and effective care. It will introduce and prepare you to work within the NHS and embody the NHS constitution and core values.

You will gain an understanding of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the appendicular and axial skeleton, chest and respiratory system, and abdomen. It will introduce you to the common radiographic techniques employed in projection radiography and discuss care of the patient for such examinations.

Advances in medical imaging technologies have significantly expanded the role of the radiographer, requiring a sophisticated integration of anatomical knowledge, imaging science, and modality-specific expertise. This module supports the development of advanced knowledge and critical understanding required for contemporary medical imaging practice. It integrates cross-sectional anatomy and physiology with imaging science to enable accurate image interpretation and informed clinical decision-making.

Building on the concepts introduced in Diagnostic Radiography 1: Fundamentals of Diagnostic Imaging, this module provides a critical foundation in radiation physics, image formation, reconstruction, and quality optimisation, equipping students to evaluate and justify imaging practice in relation to diagnostic effectiveness and patient safety.

It also develops a comprehensive understanding of the principles, components, and operation of key imaging modalities, including Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine (NM), Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy. This multimodality focus reflects current clinical practice and supports effective modality selection and application.

Overall, the module prepares you to apply advanced theoretical knowledge within complex clinical environments and to engage with ongoing developments in medical imaging.

This module is designed to develop knowledge and critical understanding of contemporary radiographic practice across both routine and acute care environments. As imaging services continue to evolve in response to increasing clinical demand, technological innovation, and the complexity of patient presentations, radiographers must be equipped to make informed, evidence-based decisions that optimise patient outcomes while ensuring safety and efficiency.

The module integrates key principles of evidence-based practice, enabling you to critically engage with national guidelines, referral frameworks, and screening programmes to support appropriate imaging pathways. It promotes a holistic, person-centred approach by exploring health education and promotion, social prescribing, and complex care needs. Emphasis is placed on the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and effective communication in delivering high-quality care.

In parallel, the module examines advancements in imaging technologies, including emerging modalities and the growing role of artificial intelligence, encouraging you to critically evaluate your impact on diagnostic accuracy and service delivery. This is complemented by a focused exploration of radiographic practice in acute and high-pressure environments, such as trauma and the operating theatre. Learners will analyse the adaptation of techniques, optimisation of image quality, application of radiation protection legislation, and prioritisation of workload in these contexts.

By synthesising theory, evidence, and clinical application, the module prepares you to operate effectively within the multiprofessional team, demonstrating critical thinking, professional judgement, and adaptability in complex and dynamic healthcare settings.

This module is designed to enable you to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills within the practice setting. You will be given the opportunity through structured practice placements to make links between theory and practice based on the content of preceding academic modules. This will be reinforced with practice tutorials undertaken by practice educators and experts in the practice setting.

You will be supported to practically apply your knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology of the chest, abdomen, appendicular and axial skeleton within the practice setting. Assisted by the practice educator and supervising practitioners, you will gain competence in performing the common radiographic techniques employed in projection radiography, exploring the concepts of image acquisition and manipulation. You will be encouraged to play a key role in the care of the patient for such examinations as well as being introduced to imaging techniques used to visualise and diagnose conditions of the respiratory, gastro-intestinal, hepato-biliary, cardiovascular, urinary, reproductive, endocrine and central nervous systems.

The diagnostic radiography project provides the opportunity for you to develop an individual study drawn from an aspect of radiography and explore an area of specific professional interest. It will enable you to demonstrate your skills in critical review and evaluation of literature, formulation of a research question, the planning, design, and execution of the research. You will be supported to develop the confidence to embed and enable research throughout your careers, and to improve patient care and service delivery in line with the College of Radiographers Research Strategy (2021-2026) (CoR, 2020) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Proficiency for Radiographers (HCPC, 2023). The research project approach may take several forms: a small-scale primary research study, a clinical audit, an experiment, or a service evaluation.

It will enable you to utilise skills developed throughout the course and allow you to apply problem solving and decision-making skills in a novel situation. The research project also provides a mechanism for the continuing development of autonomy and self-direction. You will be expected to produce a poster of conference quality and be able to defend their work through a well-informed, evidence-based discussion during a Viva Voce.

Health inequalities are unfair and avoidable differences in health between different groups within society, with far reaching impacts upon life expectancy, quality of life and access to health and social care services (NHS England, 2024). The Office for

Health Improvement and Disparities (2024) recognises the role of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in addressing such health inequalities, and thus, this module is designed to empower you to contribute to the public health agenda.

The needs of diagnostic imaging service users and their carers vary considerably. These needs may relate to mental and physical disabilities, sociological and psychological issues, age and physical development, and to the pathological conditions being investigated. It is essential that practitioners appreciate and respect the needs of all users and maintain equality of access in accordance with current healthcare policy and guidelines. Practitioners need to be able to provide service users with information about their imaging procedure and be able to adapt this to each individual person.

Developing competency in image interpretation is fundamental to safe and effective radiographic practice. Radiographers are increasingly expected to contribute to preliminary clinical evaluation, requiring the ability to recognise patterns and distinguish between normal and abnormal findings. This module will help you develop the skills to make informed judgments and decisions based on evidence-based practice to justify imaging, escalate concerns appropriately and contribute to timely patient management.

This module has been designed to equip you with the essential coaching and leadership skills required to effectively support the development of others. An understanding of inequalities and the evolving responsibilities of radiographers will be deepened through exploration of enhancing inclusivity in practice. The module integrates key aspects relevant to professional development to enhance your capacity to lead, support, and foster an inclusive culture and healthcare environment. Given the expanding role of radiographers in multidisciplinary teams, leadership and coaching skills are becoming critical for promoting team efficiency, fostering professional growth, and ensuring person-centered care.

This module not only provides you with the opportunity to build skills in coaching, leadership, and supporting others, but also challenges you to confront the inequalities present in healthcare. As the role of radiographers continues to evolve, you must be prepared to lead teams, mentor colleagues, and advocate for inclusive practices. This comprehensive module fosters personal and professional development, preparing radiographers to meet the demands of modern healthcare settings while promoting equality and embracing diversity, and enhancing patient outcomes.

This module is designed to enable you to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills within the practice setting. You will be given the opportunity through structured practice placements to make links between theory and practice based on the content of preceding academic modules. This will be reinforced with practice tutorials undertaken by practice educators and experts in the practice setting.

Facilitated by the practice educator and supervising practitioners, you will gain experience utilising a variety of imaging modalities, exploring the concepts of image acquisition and manipulation. Building on previous experience gained during Diagnostic Radiograph Practice 1, you will be supported to gain competence in trauma, orthopaedic and mobile imaging techniques. In addition, you will be encouraged to independently perform routine radiographic techniques employed in projection radiography and computed tomography of the brain embedding the concepts of image interpretation, clinical reporting and decision making. You will be encouraged to play a key role in the care of the patient for such examinations as well as taking an active part within the interprofessional team.