On completion of this module the successful student will be able to:

1. Evaluate the role and responsibilities of the radiographer and the associated evidence-base for accurate, safe and legal practise within the profession.
2. Evaluate the benefits of an imaging procedure relative to the patient presentation and diagnostic inquiry.
3. Discuss the application of governance systems appropriate for all aspects of imaging in terms of achieving optimum image quality with minimum exposure of the patient to ionising radiation.

Professional Skills
1. Critically evaluate trauma images in the context of radiographic criteria and normal versus abnormal, justifying where appropriate, whether examinations of of acceptable standard, and whether there is a need for further projections or supplementary procedures.
2. Describe and evaluate all radiographic techniques pertinent to graduate level imaging.
3. Evaluate and reflect upon suitable operational protocols for radiographers to work within and work towards advanced practice.

Personal / Professional Development.
1. Reflect upon the role of the radiographer in a legal context.
2. Reflect upon the professional duties and accountabilities of a graduate radiographer.

This module delivers material which builds on the students existing radiographic knowledge.
Discussions surrounding clinical experiences form a large part of class group work and prior clinical experience as a student radiographer up to and including the successful completion of CPoR 3.1 and 3.2 is essential.

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

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