BSc single honours Diagnostic Radiography Year of entry 2017/18 We are no longer accepting applications for September 2017 entry. Applications for September 2018 entry are now open - apply now. WHY DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY? Canterbury Christ Church is renowned for expertise in an advanced area of diagnostic radiography, clinical reporting, and expertise in ultrasound imaging. Effective health and social care services depend on the professional knowledge and expert skill of their practitioners. Radiographers providing this care require the highest level of professional knowledge, competence and mature confidence in their expertise. Our course prepares you to work within radiology departments in NHS hospitals or in private hospitals and clinics, and provides you with a wider background to support you in your future career direction. Our staff draw upon their wealth of academic and professional expertise and knowledge to support our goal of helping all students to achieve their full academic potential. Find out more about how we are supporting our healthcare students following the funding changes in
The role of a diagnostic radiographer involves interacting with September 17 patients and making them feel relaxed and at ease while conducting technical clinical examination procedures. Radiography departments within hospitals normally provide a wide range of different imaging investigations e.g. ultrasound, computed and digital x-ray examinations, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. An integral part of the diagnostic radiography course is the development of sound skills in evidence based practice and research that encourage and enable practitioners to evaluate and improve professional practice throughout their career. These skills equip you to go on to undertake a higher taught or research degree at the Canterbury Christ Church or elsewhere. It is normal, two or three years after qualification, for a radiographer to choose a speciality in which they wish to advance and it is common to apply for a specialist training post and return to university part-time for further study at Masters or Doctoral level, or for some to transition onto a higher degree after qualifying. Radiographers with experience are valued in the international market and opportunities in sales, research and development are also available in the imaging and healthcare industries. Top reason to choose this course The University was the first institution to offer postgraduate opportunities in Clinical Reporting for radiographers and has developed a national and international reputation in research in this area. Our postgraduate Medical Imaging programme provides a number of pathways, including ultrasound, CT, MRI and Nuclear Medicine for qualified practitioners from a range of backgrounds to enhance their skills. Our undergraduate BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography aims to ensure students become safe, competent and confident practitioners. It places great emphasis on ensuring that you are adequately prepared for a role in image interpretation and clinical reporting. 100% of our most recent Diagnostic Radiography students were in jobs or further study 6 months after finishing their course Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education, 2015/16 You will be taught in a modern learning environment which includes our own clinical simulation labs and radiographic imaging suite where you can to practice and perfect your radiographic skills for clinical practice. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? This course is suitable if you would like to gain a very sound understanding of Diagnostic Radiography and become eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a diagnostic radiographer who is able to work in a range of different settings.
We are proud to have taught students who have awards including the national Society of Radiographers Student of the year award and the Work the World award for elective placements abroad in developing countries. WHAT WILL I STUDY? We are excited to be offering a newly designed course of interprofessional education from September 2017. Our course is designed to reflect the rapidly evolving dimensions of the health and social care sector and the needs of the individual, as well as being rich in diagnostic radiography content. The course is based on the many years' experience and expertise that Canterbury Christ Church has in teaching collaborative learning. Our aim is to give you the opportunity to embrace and capture interprofessional placement experiences and the use of interprofessional interactions through simulation activities which will support learning, teaching and assessment. You will gain clinical and academic knowledge through this integrated programme delivered within the University s dedicated clinical simulation facilities, which include our X-ray suite, operating theatre and wards, andin clinical radiology departments in Kent and East Sussex. Clinical education and clinical practice are pivotal to the course, and approximately 50% of learning occurs within the clinical setting. The course is subject to the approval of the statutory regulatory body, the Health and Care Professions Council. This allows students to be eligible to apply for registration upon successful completion of the course. Case study A previous third year student had an amazing opportunity to head overseas to experience how radiography is practiced in the developing world. Bethany is in her final year on the Diagnostic Radiography course and visited Muhimbili National Hospital in Da Es Salaam, the Work the World s base in Tanzania. Bethany said the experience was a catalyst that changed her perspective on healthcare and another country s principles and values. I firmly believe these first-hand experiences could enhance the way I, and others, think and act as health and social care professionals. Bethany Diagnostic Radiography graduate
MODULE INFORMATION We continually review and where appropriate, revise the range of modules on offer to reflect changes in the subject and ensure the best student experience. We will inform applicants of any changes to the course structure before enrolment. Year 1 Year 1 learning will cover key topics that introduce you to academic skills and professional standards, fundamental principles of anatomy, radiographic practice, science and human interaction. Taught topics will link to and underpin placement learning. In placement you will experience and learn patient care and radiographic technique under the close supervision of qualified staff. Year 2 Year 2 will build on skills, topics and experiences learnt from year 1, and develop your knowledge of more complex topics. In placement you will begin to undertake procedures under more distant supervision where appropriate. Please see our online site for further information. Year 3 Year 3 will focus on supporting you to become a graduate who is proficient in all required areas of radiography. Some topics will be revisited in more depth, and further complex topics will be introduced to prepare you to work as a diagnostic radiographer and a health professional. A research assignment will be undertaken. Preparation for the workplace and for practice improvement will form part of the discussion across the topics in this year. Your learning on placement will continue, with you becoming more independent at this stage, although supervision will be in place at all times. WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? For your career development, after qualifying, there are a number different options that include taking your passion for diagnostic radiography forward, for example, our postgraduate radiography course provides a number of pathways, including Clinical Reporting, ultrasound imaging, MRI, CT and nuclear medicine for qualified practitioners from a range of backgrounds to enhance their skills. Later you may choose to develop your career in leadership and management, as a practitioner in a private setting or as a Physician s Associate or Surgical Care Practitioner. Our BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography degree aims to ensure you become a safe, competent and confident practitioner. It places great emphasis on ensuring that you are adequately prepared for a role in image interpretation and clinical reporting.
Canterbury Christ Church was the first institution to offer postgraduate opportunities in clinical reporting for radiographers and has developed a national and international reputation for research in this area. FEES AND ADDITIONAL COSTS Fees The 2017/18 annual tuition fees for this course are: From 1 August 2017, new students in England on nursing, midwifery and most allied health professional (AHP) preregistration courses will have access to the standard student support package of tuition fee loans and support for living costs, rather than getting an NHS grant. Visit our page on Health Education Funding in 2017/18 or find out more at thefundingclinic.org.uk UK/EU Overseas Full-time 9,250* TBC Part-time N/A N/A Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated. *Full-time courses which have a Foundation Year 0 will have a 2017/18 UK/EU tuition fee of 6,165 in Year 0. Please read the 2017/18 Tuition Fee Statement for further information regarding 2017/18 tuition fees and year on year fee increases Further information Read further advice about funding your degree See information about the financial support available for undergraduate studies If you would like information about paying your fees, please contact finance@canterbury.ac.uk For specific fee queries, please contact fees@canterbury.ac.uk Additional course costs Although we aim to minimise any additional costs to students over and above the course tuition fee, there will be some additional costs which students are expected to meet.
Costs applicable to all students Category Description Text books Travel to other sites Library Fees and Fines Printing & Photocopying Graduation ceremonies Own purchase text books Where travel to other sites is required, this will be payable by the student Where students fail to return loaned items within the required time they will be responsible for the cost of any Library Fees and Fines applicable The cost of printing and photocopying undertaken by students to support their individual learning are payable by the student It is free for the student to attend the ceremony itself. Guest tickets and robe hire / photography are additional costs payable by the student Course specific costs You will be entitled to claim travel and accommodation expenses incurred over and above daily travel costs to university. The costs must be related to essential practice placements. CCCU Advantage Our aim is to ensure that there are no hidden initial costs when commencing your Health and Wellbeing course. Any additional costs to pre-registration health and social care students should be kept to a minimum, therefore, we will be providing all our students commencing courses affected by the NHS bursary changes from September 2017 with extra funding support as part of your course fees. The CCCU Advantage Package includes: Uniforms Disclosure & Barring Service check Occupational Health costs, including immunisation Visit The Funding Clinic for further information on the Government funding changes. General principle policy The University s general principles policy for additional course fees are set out here Category Included in the tuition fee Additional cost to student Field trips (including trips abroad and trips to museums, theatres, workshops etc) Yes, if the trip contributes to the course (whether it is part of an optional or compulsory module), but not including food and drink. Yes, if the trip is not an essential part of the course but is offered as an enhancement or enrichment activity, or for a student s personal development.
Category Included in the tuition fee Additional cost to student Travel and accommodation costs for placements No Travel and accommodation costs for professional placements within the Education and Health & Wellbeing Faculties. Travel and accommodation costs for other work placements. Text books No Own purchase text books. DBS / Health checks No Yes Professional Body registration No Yes Travel to other sites (e.g. travel to swimming pool for lessons) Clothing / Kit Learning materials No Yes, where the clothing / kit is essential for Health & Safety reasons. Essential learning materials (excluding text books) in connection with the course. Yes Yes, where the clothing is kept by the student and not essential for health and safety reasons. Additional materials beyond the standard provision essential for the course or where the costs are determined by the student s area of interest and the outputs are retained by the student. Library fees and fines No Yes Printing and photocopying No Yes Social events Graduation ceremonies No, unless the event forms an essential part of the course. It is free for the student to attend the ceremony itself. Yes, unless the event forms an essential part of the course. Guest tickets and robe hire/ photography are additional costs payable by the student. LEARNING AND TEACHING Composition of the course
Our approach to learning and teaching underpins our pursuit of excellence in higher education; transforming individuals, creating knowledge, enriching communities and building a sustainable future. Our aim is to produce graduates who are able and equipped to contribute to these wider social purposes. We aim to provide an inclusive learning community which recognises the diversity of our staff, students, disciplines and campuses. We continue to enhance academic excellence in learning, teaching and assessment as a partnership between staff and students and recognise the scholarship of learning and teaching as a core foundation for excellence. We provide flexible and responsive learning environments to enable effective learning to take place in a wide variety of physical and virtual spaces supported by up-to-date learning technologies where appropriate. Additionally the strategy is informed by the cross-cutting themes of Employability, Internationalisation, Widening Access, Inclusion and Participation, Sustainability, Partnerships and Community, and Technology. Academic input The vast majority of the academic teaching team are experienced practitioners registered with the relevant professional and/or statutory regulatory body, and also have a teaching qualification. They are responsible for facilitating the development of your knowledge and skills in relation to the professional aspects of the course. Staff have experience in a wide range of practice areas, and considerable academic expertise, including specialties in specific imaging modalities and clinical reporting and we invite external specialists to contribute to teaching. The University was the first institution to offer postgraduate opportunities in clinical reporting for radiographers and has developed a national and international reputation in research in this area. Surprising terms Students in placement must conform to NHS rules of appearance and conduct as set out by the placement provider/organisation. During placement you may be required to attend at shift times, as is often the case once in employment. This ensures that you experience the full range of activity in your individual placement. Shift work could include weekends, bank holidays and night duty. Owing to the varied nature of placements, there may be a need for you to travel to and from placements within mostly within Kent, Medway and also East Sussex and London so you can also gain experience from some specialist settings. ASSESSMENTS The University embraces a broad range of assessment techniques including essays, written exams, presentations, posters, and practical examinations and clinical assessment of practice. FURTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science, at grade C or above, or equivalent. Science at A2 Level or equivalent is advantageous, but not essential. Applicants need to demonstrate a basic understanding of diagnostic radiography and show that it is a well considered career choice for them. Suitable applicants are invited into the University for an information session and interview. All candidates should visit a diagnostic imaging department for one day prior to interview. Interview process: At interview, students will be expected to talk about Diagnostic Radiography as a career. They should possess an understanding of the personal qualities and skills required by a radiographer and have an awareness of current issues affecting health and social care. Recruitment for this course considers not only the values of the specific profession you are wishing to join, but also the values of the wider NHS. You can expect to be shortlisted and interviewed based upon these values as well as course/profession specific requirements. More information on values can be found here. Offers of a place can only be made after a successful interview, subject to satisfactory health clearance and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION The course is currently approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers. On completion of the course and in preparation for registration, the Programme Director must be satisfied that you meet the relevant statutory regulatory body fitness to practise criteria. So you will be required to sign an annual declaration of ongoing fitness to practise at regular intervals during the course. The Faculty of Health and Wellbeing has a Fitness to Practise policy and procedures which may be instigated should you demonstrate behaviour or conduct that falls short of that expected by the University and/or statutory regulatory body. For more details, visit www.canterbury.ac.uk/policies-procedures To be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council you must demonstrate good health and good character throughout your studies and on completion. Applications for professional registration will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and Occupational Health clearance. SPECIALIST FACILITIES You will be taught in a modern learning environment which includes our own clinical simulation labs and radiographic imaging suite where you can to practice and perfect your radiographic skills for clinical practice. INDUSTRY LINKS
Clinical education in the simulation suite and clinical practice are pivotal to the diagnostic radiography programme, approximately 50% of learning occurs within the clinical setting. We work closely with the NHS and imaging companies to provide a programme that is fit for the future. Previous undergraduate students have benefitted from international experiences and elective placements in Ireland, Cypress, India, Tanzania, South Africa, and Taiwan. The University embraces transglobal healthcare education and learning from and about different international healthcare systems. FACT FILE UCAS code B821 Institutional code C10 Length 3 years full-time Starts September 2017 (Canterbury) Entry requirements GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science, at grade C or above, or equivalent. A typical offer would be BBC at A2 Level, or equivalent More entry requirement details. Location Canterbury School Allied Health Professions Our Staff More about
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