End Point Assessment
| Module title | End Point Assessment |
|---|---|
| Module code | RAD3005DA |
| Academic year | 2020/1 |
| Credits | 20 |
| Module staff | Dr Christine Heales (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 12 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 36 |
|---|
Module description
The credits within this module are attributed to the end-point assessment which is undertaken within a 3 month period. The gateway for undertaking this module is the award of the 340 credits from the remainder of this degree apprenticeship programme and the achievement of the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the Diagnostic Radiographer (Integrated Degree) apprenticeship standard as evidenced through the completion of the e-Portfolio.
During this module you will undertake two discrete assessments, conducted by an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO). These assessments are:
Assessment 1: Demonstration of Professional Practice.
Assessment 2: Professional Discussion.
This module is required for the Apprenticeship Degree in Radiography.
Summative assessment is as defined in the End Point Assessment standard. Each component must be passed to achieve this module.
The EPA awards either pass / fail to the demonstration of professional practice and distinction / pass / fail to the professional discussion as follows:
|
Demonstration of Professional Practice |
Professional Discussion |
Overall EPA grading |
|
Fail |
Fail |
Fail |
|
Fail |
Pass |
Fail |
|
Pass |
Fail |
Fail |
|
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
|
Pass |
Distinction |
Distinction |
This award is pass / fail for the purposes of the overall degree classification.
Further information on the End Point Assessment can be found in the End-point assessment plan for Diagnostic Radiographer (Integrated Degree) apprenticeship standard at https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/3393/st0619_-diagnostic-radiographer_-l6_for-publication_05042019-1-pdf_.pdf
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module is the end point assessment which is the final requirement for the award of the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging Degree Apprenticeship. As such, it consists of two discrete assessments, a demonstration of practice and a professional discussion which are designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the Diagnostic Radiographer (Integrated Degree) apprenticeship standard.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate simulated practice to show safe practice including radiation safety, radiographic technique and patient care
- 2. Demonstrate ability to assess images for diagnostic quality, and determine appropriate actions following assessment
- 3. Demonstrate ability to assess CT head images for quality and common pathology
- 4. Demonstrate ability to suggest appropriate actions following technical and clinical evaluation of images
- 5. Demonstrate ability to suggest appropriate actions following assessment of quality control test images
- 6. Describe the approach(es) taken to manage an adverse or challenging scenario encountered within practice
- 7. Describe contributions made to service improvement and quality of service
- 8. Describe means of personal development and how personal development can be assured
- 9. Demonstrate an understanding of professional standards
- 10. Demonstrate an understanding of how evidence based practice is applied to practice
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 11. Describe methods / approaches for supporting personal development
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 12. Demonstrate effective communication skills in simulated practice
- 13. Ability to describe / explain concepts in professional discussion
Syllabus plan
The End Point Assessment is as defined in the ‘End-point assessment plan for Diagnostic Radiographer (Integrated Degree) apprenticeship standard.
Demonstration of Professional Practice
Station 1:
Critical evaluation of imaging referral to justify and authorise the request
How and explain why room is prepared and equipment manipulated prior to examination
Clear communication with the patient, modification of actions according to patients’ needs, reasons for this
Correct use of radiographic techniques, safe manipulation of patients and equipment, appropriate radiation safety
Appropriate exposure factors
Image evaluation for diagnostic quality, appropriate actions depending on diagnostic quality and referral information
Station 2:
Image evaluation for diagnostic quality, appropriate actions depending on diagnostic quality and referral information
Appraise skeletal images for common pathology, anatomical variants or trauma
Appraise CT head image for quality and common pathology
Appropriate actions following clinical and technical evaluations of images
Appropriate actions for QA test images
Professional Discussion
Area 1
Adverse / challenging scenario which will be presented to the apprentice who will have 10 minutes to review and make notes prior to the discussion.
Area 2
Service and personal improvement.
Area 3
Professional standards
Evidence based practice
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 58 | 360 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Guided independent study | 58 | Preparation for assessments |
| Placement | 360 | Indicative (e.g. 4 x 7.5 hrs per week for 3 month EPA window) |
| This module is delivered as part of an integrated degree apprenticeship programme. The total required study hours for the programme have been designed in accordance with the ESFA regulations. |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not applicable |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 100 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstration of Professional Practice | 50 | 1 hour (+10% at the assessors discretion) | ||
| - Station 1: Demonstration of simulated practice - 20 min | 0 | 1,2,12 | Written | |
| - Station 2: Image viewing - 40 mins | 0 | 2-5,13 | Written | |
| Professional Discussion | 50 | 100 minutes (+10% at the assessor's discretion) | ||
| - Area 1: Adverse/ Challenging scenario - 30 min + 10 min preparation | 0 | 6,13 | Written | |
| - Area 2: Service and personal improvement - 30 min | 0 | 7,8,11,13 | Written | |
| - Area 3: Professional standards, evidence based practice - 30 min | 0 | 9,10,13 | Written |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstration of Professional Practice (50%) | Demonstration of Professional Practice | ||
| -Station 1: Demonstration of simulated practice, - 20 min | Station 1: Demonstration of simulated practice, - 20 min | 1,2,12 | Within EPA window. If outside of EPA window, all components must be taken. |
| -Station 2: Image viewing 40 min | Station 2: Image viewing 40 min (1 hour (+10% at the assessors discretion) | 2-5,13 | Within EPA window. If outside of EPA window, all components must be taken. |
| Professional Discussion (50%) | Professional Discussion | Within EPA window. If outside of EPA window, all components must be taken. | |
| -Area 1: Adverse / Challenging scenario 30 min + 10 min preparation | -Area 1: Adverse / Challenging scenario 30 min + 10 min preparation | 6,13 | Within EPA window. If outside of EPA window, all components must be taken. |
| -Area 2: Service and personal improvement 30 min | -Area 2: Service and personal improvement 30 min | 7,8,11,13 | Within EPA window. If outside of EPA window, all components must be taken. |
| -Area 3: Professional standards, evidence based practice 30 min | -Area 3: Professional standards, evidence based practice 30 min - 100 minutes (+10% at the assessor's discretion) | 9,10,13 | Within EPA window. If outside of EPA window, all components must be taken. |
Re-assessment notes
Please refer to the ‘End-point assessment plan for Diagnostic Radiographer (Integrated Degree) apprenticeship standard.
If a component has been referred, the referral must be taken during the maximum (three month) EPA period otherwise the entire EPA must be taken again, unless in the opinion of the EPAO exceptional circumstances apply outside the control of the apprentice or their employer.
Referrals are not offered to apprentices who have been awarded a ‘pass’ in the EPA i.e. the EPA cannot be resat in order to move from pass to distinction.
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
- Radiographic Imaging Concepts and Principles, Carlton R.R. and Adler A.M. (2013), (5th edition), Delmar, ISBNA 9-781-11131-081-3 (UL:On Order ) electronic version also available
- Clark's Positioning in Radiography, Clark K.C. (2016), (12th edition), Hodder Arnold, e version
- ·Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, Bontrager K.L. (2009), (7th edition), Mosby, ISBNA 0-323-05410-2 (UL:616.0757 BON/X)
- Bones and Joints: A Guide for Students, Gunn C. (2017), Churchill Livingstone, ISBNA 0-443-10276-7 (UL: 611.71 GUN) electronic version also available
- Patient Care in Radiography, Ehrlich R.A. and Daly J.A. (2009), (7th edition), Mosby, ISBNA 0-323-05178-2 (UL:616.07572 EHR) electronic version also available
- Becoming a Reflective Practitioner, Johns C. (2017), Blackwell, ISBNA 1-4051-1833-4 (UL:WY 24 JOH )
- · Code of Professional Conduct, College of Radiographers (2013), Society and College of Radiographers, https://www.sor.org/
- Principles for continuing professional development and lifelong learning in health and social care, Society and College of Radiographers, https://www.sor.org/.
- Obtaining consent: a clinical guideline for the diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy workforce,� Society and College of Radiographers, https://www.sor.org/
- Guidance on mental capacity decisions in diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy, Society and College of Radiographers https://www.sor.org/
| Credit value | 20 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 10 |
| Module pre-requisites | RAD2001DA, RAD2003DA, RAD2004DA RAD3003DA, RAD3004DA |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 06/06/2019 |
| Last revision date | 02/12/2020 |