RDGY10100 Study Skills and Professional Skills (Radiography)

Academic Year 2020/2021

OVERVIEW
The aims of this module are twofold
1. to scaffold students' transition to university level study skills.
2. to facilitate students' understanding of professional concepts related to becoming competent Radiographers..

SYLLABUS
1. Study skills: Approaches to study including deep, surface and strategic approaches; Higher Order thinking skills; Reflective thinking & writing; Information literacy; Writing & presentation skills; Time management; Self-care; and using feedback constructively .

2. Professional Skills: defining professionalism, contexts for professionalism, professional codes.
Professional skills: competence and integrity; evidence-based practice; empathy and communication; team working; responsibility; advocacy; respect; accountability and critical reflection. Working with vulnerable patients.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

1. STUDY SKILLS
On successful completion of the module, students should show understanding of:
What is expected in module assessments;
Appropriate presentation styles for academic work.
Appropriate evidence sources to support arguments;
How to use electronic resources to find information, evaluate it, and use it in an academic assignment;
How to communicate knowledge logically and coherently in written and poster formats.
How to present a critical piece of writing and reference it according to a standard citation system;
How to achieve specified tasks within given time limits and exhibit self-directed learning skills;
How they could change their approach to studying in order to learn at a deeper level;



2. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
On successful completion of the module, students should show understanding of:
What is expected of a Radiography student in a professional environment;
The key features of professionalism and their application to clinical practice;
The medico-legal context of clinical practice;
Understand the patients perspective through interactive patient educator sessions.
Discuss relevant professional issues related to the practice of Radiography;
Understand the need for critical study as the basis for evidence based professional practice.

Indicative Module Content:

The indicative curricular content relates to two main topics 1. Study skills for 3rd level learning, and 2. Professional skills for the clinical radiography context students will encounter in Semester 2.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

10

Seminar (or Webinar)

14

Autonomous Student Learning

80

Total

104

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module employs a variety of approaches to teaching and learning. These include on line lectures; peer discussions; patient educator sessions; self-directed learning tasks and self-assessment. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Essay: Reflective Essay Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

50

Continuous Assessment: Short Essay Week 8 n/a Graded No

20

Continuous Assessment: Structured Poem Week 6 n/a Graded No

20

Continuous Assessment: Open Book Quiz Week 4 n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

10


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Marie Stanton Tutor