Program Overview

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Radiography in Suspected Physical Abuse (Level 7, 15 credits)

Overview

This course will critically evaluate the current research and legislation relating to suspected physical abuse, how this relates to your practice and how it impacts on the patient and service.

Course Details

All about the course

Key note lectures will introduce relevant anatomy and image evaluation, radiographic technique principles, legal frameworks and clinical governance. You will identify personal learning objectives and will document achievement through completion of a portfolio of evidence to include a reflective log of cases and a critical review of local policy. In line with the national QAA post-graduate learning descriptors you are expected to develop skills in independent learning, and this module will support you in achieving this.

What will I be doing?

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and image viewing workshops. Seminars enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You are able to arrange meetings with your personal tutor.

When not attending timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently. We advise you should be working in a clinical environment with access to radiographic images at least once a week. Your independent learning is supported by a range of excellent facilities, including the library and e-learning platform, Blackboard.

Assessment

Assessment is comprised of portfolio submission including 2 compulsory written assignments: a reflective log of cases including evidence of relevant learning and a critical review of local policy.

Feedback

You will receive feedback on draft and on summative assessments. Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your module tutor.

We aim to provide you with feedback within 15 working days of hand-in (summative assessment).

*You must achieve a pass mark of 50%

School of Health and Society

The School of Health and Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real world impact.

Our courses are informed by the latest research and we work closely with organisations from both the public and private sector to ensure our teaching is at the forefront of practice.

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What about after uni?

This 15 credit module aims to enable you to effectively manage radiographic investigations for suspected physical abuse. You may choose to engage in further postgraduate or CPD study or progress within your field.

Career Links

We work with over 100 health and social care organisations so our links with industry are very strong. These relationships will be of direct benefit to you because our academic team work in practice in some of these organisations at a senior level so are able to keep you at the forefront of developments in the sector, which in turn help you provide a better service.

Requirements

What you need to know

This module is suitable for radiographers wishing to develop their understanding of imaging in suspected physical abuse cases.

The module starts in October.

You will need to be working in a clinical environment with access to radiography caseload and the support of a clinical mentor.

Standard entry requirements

Previous study and experience

You should have a degree grade 2:1 or above in a relevant discipline, with experience in radiology.

Alternative entry requirements

Accreditation of prior learning (APL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

Fees

Type of study | Year | Fees
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Part-time | 2025/26 | £765 per 15 credit module

Additional costs

You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.