UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORDSchool of Health StudiesDivision of RadiographyProgramme/course title: BSc (Hons) Medical Imaging

Awarding and teaching institution:

University of Bradford

Final award: BSc (Hons)

[Framework for Higher Education Qualifications level H]

Programme title: Medical Imaging

Programme approved by College of Radiographers

Duration: 3 Years full-time (maximum 5 years)

UCAS code: n/a

Subject benchmark statement: Health Care Programmes - Radiography

Date produced: 29 March 2011

Last updated : 19th September 2011

Introduction

Medical Imaging Technicians are key members of the health care team in Pakistan. By exploiting the properties of X and gamma rays, ultrasound and magnetic fields, and understanding the ways in which they interact with body tissues, their role is to ensure the wellbeing and safety of people in their care and produce optimized images of the body which will allow them and others in the health care team to arrive at a diagnosis of disease or injury, thereby informing the future care and management of patients. The Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (SKMCHRC), Lahore operates a state of the art private cancer service with full diagnostic and radiotherapy services. Its mission statement is: ‘To act as a moral institution to alleviate the suffering of patients with cancer through: the application of modern methods of curative and palliative therapy, irrespective of ability to pay; the education of health care professionals and the public; and to perform research into causes and treatment of cancer.’ The hospital is ISO 9000 accredited.

The SKMCHRC has worked in collaboration with the University of Bradford, England since 2006 to educate student radiographers to honour degree standard. We will provide you with a supportive and multiprofessional learning environment to help you develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to practise as a medical imaging technician. Research and clinical practice at the SKMCHRC hospital is recognised both nationally and internationally.

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A distinctive feature of the course is the integration of theory and practice. Academic study and clinical practice occurs mainly at the SKMCHRC campus with some placements at other hospitals in Lahore. Another distinctive feature of the course is the integration of the sciences studied in radiography and the associated clinical learning into themed modules. To enable this, you will have access to on-line University of Bradford learning and teaching resources and on-line and library resources at the hospital. Practice based learning allows you to work with and learn from clinical radiographers and radiologists providing medical imaging services to the public using state of the art imaging equipment.

The course articulates well with the University of Bradford mission: ‘Making Knowledge Work’. We are providers of high quality teaching, informed by internationally recognised research and knowledge transfer which enables you to achieve their educational aspirations within an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment.

The University of Bradford, Ecoversity programme aims to embed the principles and practice of sustainability across the entire institution, by encouraging people to adopt sustainable behaviours and lifestyles, but also we have adopted the UNESCO principles for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) with the curriculum (http://www.unesco.org/en/esd/). For you, as a student, ESD aims to help you understand the world you live in and take some responsibility for creating a sustainable future at home and at work. The curriculum will help you to develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge to enable you to make informed decisions for the benefit of yourself, patients, carers and other health service users.

Programme Aims

The programme has been written with reference to the UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAAHE) Benchmark Statement for Diagnostic Radiography (2001), the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (2001) and the College of Radiographers Approval and Accreditation of Education Programmes and Professional Practice in Radiography (2004). It prepares you to meet the needs of the imaging service in Pakistan. Please note that this course does not confer eligibility to register with the Health Professions Council in the UK.

It will enable you to:

A1 become a health care professional who is capable of practising medical imaging competently, effectively, safely and autonomously, within a multiprofessional team environment, to meet service and service user needs

A2 become eligible to apply for overseas membership of the Society and College of Radiographers

A3 confidently challenge existing radiographic practice, through the development of critical thinking and clinical reasoning

A4 engage in lifelong learning through the enhancement of personal transferable skills

A5 become a health care practitioner who will take some responsibility for creating a sustainable future by adopting sustainable behaviours and lifestyles in the efficient use of resources and as health care professionals, provide imaging to all our service users regardless of social, economic and cultural background.

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Programme Learning Outcomes

When you have completed the programme you will be able to:

LO1 practice medical imaging safely, autonomously, competently and effectively, in a multiprofessional health care environment with due regard for the needs of patients and professional colleagues

LO2 evaluate the issues and legislation relating to equality and diversity and apply these to your professional practice

LO3 synthesis your knowledge and understanding of human anatomy, physiology and pathology and apply this to the planning and production of diagnostic images and their subsequent evaluation

LO4 critically evaluate and interpret requests for imaging investigations to an extent which allows you to make an independent judgement about the need for, and suitability of, the proposed investigation

LO5 relate knowledge of imaging systems, radiation protection principles and legislation to the demonstration how optimization of dose and image quality can be achieved

LO6 evaluate the complementary role of medical imaging investigations in patient care

LO7 demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and apply its principles to your learning and subsequent professional practise

LO8 think logically, systematically and conceptually in order to demonstrate an evidence based approach to professional practise through the use of research evidence and argument

LO9 take responsibility for evaluating and improving your own learning by critically reflecting, setting targets, planning and prioritising learning activities

LO10 identify, evaluate, analyse, interpret and synthesise a wide range of relevant information through the reasoned selection of appropriate methods and techniques

LO11 illustrate, present and explain new information in a variety of formats to suit a range of purposes and audiences

LO12 recognise and articulate the significance of continuing professional development and the need to maintain clinical competence through the development of a portfolio of evidence.

Curriculum

Graduates from the course will have successfully achieved a standard of education and clinical competence which will allow them to work safely and effectively to the level required to practice in Pakistan. The content of the course is guided by the radiographers’ professional body, the Society and College of Radiographers. Thus the course aligns with the requirements of practitioner level radiographers as stated in the Learning and Development Framework (2007).

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To ensure you acquire high standards of proficiency, each academic year you will have the equivalent of 18 weeks of placements in local health care facilities. During this time you will develop practical skills related to the learning outcomes for the medical imaging course. Clinical proficiency is assessed throughout the course. As these proficiencies are linked to the learning outcomes for the modules being studied, failure in clinical assessments will result in you not being eligible to pass profession specific modules and obtain a BSc (Hons) Medical Imaging. You will be eligible for academic credit for all successfully completed modules.

An induction programme which begins before you commence the course and continues throughout the first year will enable you to adapt to becoming a student studying for an honours degree conferred by the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom. A range of learning and teaching methods will encourage you to become a learner capable of independent thought and action and thus become an autonomous practitioner who is capable of working collaboratively for the benefit of your patients.

Throughout the three years of the course you will have the opportunity to study a range of subject areas including biological, physical and social sciences as well as applied topics relating to radiographic and healthcare practice.

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is part of the University of Bradford Ecoversity Programme, which aims to embed the principles and practice of sustainable development across the entire institution. Major areas of the Ecoversity Vision include working towards: a healthier environment; social well-being; a thriving local economy; and sustainable education.

The BSc (Hons) Medical Imaging curriculum has been written to facilitate students to become health care practitioners who can work and live sustainably guided by the six ESD principles contained in the Statement on Education for Sustainable Development within the School of Health Studies (http://www.brad.ac.uk/health/ecoversity/).

Year 1 (level 4)

Main subject areas

During the first year of the course you will be introduced to the profession of radiography and the principles of being a collaborative health care practitioner. Major topic areas are anatomy, physiology, pathology and radiographic techniques of the: cardiopulmonary and respiratory system; appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs); axial skeleton (skull, spine, and pelvis) and abdominal organs. In support of the safe use and application of radiographic techniques you will gain and apply knowledge of the fundamentals of X-ray production, radiation protection and imaging technologies. Teaching will be delivered in lectures which will be supported by tutorials and practical sessions which will take place in the imaging department. Carefully planned and supervised elements of teaching will be undertaken by third year radiography students. To prepare you for collaborative professional practice and as part of the module Principles of Collaborative Professional Practice you will be assigned to a core module study group with other students from your course. Together

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you will study professional issues, teamwork and study skills utilising face to face contact and on-line discussions.

Academic study and clinical learning occurs each day throughout the academic year. Assessment takes a wide variety of formats including, computer delivered examinations, assignments. To ensure the quality of your clinical education, you will receive a Professional Development Portfolio. This has two functions: to direct your clinical learning to ensure you achieve module learning outcomes, and; to record clinical activity, attainment of clinical competencies and assessments. Whilst learning in the clinical department you will receive: formative feedback on your skill development, objective assessment of your competence in performing a range of routine x-ray examinations and summative assessment of your competence during the final clinical placement of the academic year. Throughout the course 100% attendance is required for placement learning and any deficit accrued has to be made good before you can pass the year and proceed to the next year of the course or during the final year, to graduate.

By the end of this year, you will be able to:

Understand the principles of becoming a collaborative, practice ready, health care practitioner.

Demonstrate the knowledge of and the ability to undertake, under supervision, a limited range of radiographic examinations of the appendicular and axial skeleton, cardiopulmonary and respiratory systems and abdomen.

Understand the reason for and apply principles of health and safety, including appropriate radiation protection.

Module Code

Module Title Type Credits Level Study period

HEA- Principles of Collaborative Professional Practice

Core 20 4 S1 & S2

HR- Radiography of the Appendicular Skeleton and Chest

Core 30 4 S1

HR- Safe and Professional Radiographic Practice

Core 20 4 S1

HR- Radiography of the Axial Skeleton

Core 30 4 S2

HR- Introduction to Abdominal Imaging

Core 20 4 S2

S1 = semester 1 S2 = semester 2

Successfully completing both the academic and clinical assessments at this stage will make you eligible to exit the programme with an award of Certificate of Higher Education in Health Studies.

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Please note:

Clinical proficiency is assessed throughout the course. As these proficiencies are linked to the learning outcomes for individual profession specific modules, failure in clinical assessments will result in you not being eligible to pass these modules and obtain a BSc (Hons) Medical Imaging. You will be eligible for academic credit for all successfully completed modules.

Year 2 (level 5)

Main subject areas

During the second year of the course you will study body systems which require the use of more complex imaging procedures and modalities, many of which will require the use of contrast agents. These include the anatomy, physiology, pathology and radiographic techniques of the: vascular, urinary, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, reproductive, endocrine and nervous system; and the associated use of contrast agents. This will involve gaining an advanced understanding of image detector technology, exposure and scatter control.

To understand how medical images of these systems are produced, the physical principles and clinical application of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography, bone densitometry and mammography are studied. As a foundation for studies in year 3, policies and procedures for image interpretation are investigated and evaluated.

Your role in the practice of radiography in a diverse society is explored and learning is enhanced through small group discussion with service users who have complex health care needs. Providing equality of service provision to a wide range of service users throughout an extensive range of settings requires evaluation of needs and effective use of a range of equipment.

As part of your professional development you will increase your understanding and the application of professional regulation, the legal status of codes of professional conduct and registration, competence, responsibility and negligence.

In the year 2 core module ‘Evidencing Professional Practice’ you will continue to study with your core module study group exploring the evidence underpinning a health promotion message. You will explore the concepts of evidence based practice and how professional knowledge is developed through research. This will allow you to practice medical imaging safely, autonomously, competently and effectively, in a multiprofessional health care environment with due regard for the needs of patients and professional colleagues.

Learning will be facilitated using an integrated curriculum utilising lectures supported by tutorials and placement based learning supervised by qualified radiographers. Elements of assessment will include reflective assignments, technical report writing, group work to produce a poster or leaflet and successfully demonstrating competence in clinical practice.

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By the end of this year, students will be able to:

Understand and act in accordance with professional and legal principles. Understand and apply the skills required to safely practice radiographic techniques and procedures for all service users from a diverse population, offering the highest standard of care.

You will have the knowledge and experience to participate in imaging procedures of the vascular, urinary, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and reproductive systems; head and nervous system. You will also be able to participate in undertaking procedures in computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography, bone densitometry and mammography.

Module Code

Module Title Type Credits Level Study period

HEA- Evidencing Professional Practice

Core 20 5 S1 & S2

HR- Imaging Using Contrast Agents Core 30 5 S1 & S2

HR- Practicing Radiography in a Diverse Society

Core 20 5 S1 & S2

HR- Imaging Modalities in Practice Core 30 5 S1 & S2

HR- Principles of Image Interpretation and Reporting

Core 20 5 S2

S1 = semester 1 S2 = semester 2

Successfully completing both the academic and clinical assessments at this stage will make you eligible to exit the programme with an award of Diploma of Higher Education in Health Studies.

Please note:

Clinical proficiency is assessed throughout the course. As these proficiencies are linked to the learning outcomes for individual profession specific modules, failure in clinical assessments will result in you not being eligible to pass these modules and obtain a BSc (Hons) Medical Imaging. You will be eligible for academic credit for all successfully completed modules.

Year 3 (level 6)

Main subject areas:

During this, the final year of the course, you will study research frameworks and literature review methodology. You will study in depth, an aspect of practice through a review of the literature in the ‘Research for Advancing Professional Practice’ module. In this year 3 core module you will work again with your core module study group.

In preparation for graduate professional practice you will study the biological and health effects of ionising radiation and the principles of radiological physics and protection. You will

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evaluate and apply the principles of referral and justification of imaging requests to allow you to make an independent judgement about the need for and suitability of the proposed investigation. You will apply your knowledge of imaging systems, radiation protection and legislation to enable you to ensure the optimization of dose and image quality.

You will investigate the role of and analyse the contribution of and complementary roles of medical imaging and other medical interventions in patient care pathways.

Consideration of legal, ethical, cultural and professional issues and the application of these to the clinical supervision of students and health care staff and your future leadership role as a registered practitioner within a sustainable health care system.

Learning will be facilitated using an integrated curriculum utilising lectures supported by tutorials and placement based learning supervised by qualified radiographers. Assessment will focus on the application of knowledge to clinical practice and the ability to apply clinical learning to the analysis of theoretical principles. Assessments will include a 3000 word assignment on the clinical applications of an imaging modality in the diagnosis of disease, group work on a practical experiment to produce data for an individual technical report, an objective structured examination to demonstrate the application of knowledge to the clinical situation; you will produce a case study focussing on the role of imaging in a patient care pathway. As part of the development of your supervisory capacity you will develop an effective learning resource for use by first year radiography students.

Competence in clinical practice is assessed through the successful completion of clinical learning objectives, objective patient assessments and summative assessment of clinical competence by clinical radiographers. 100% attendance at all placement learning opportunities is required. Your Professional Development Portfolio must contain evidence of the successful achievement of all elements of clinical competence and attendance.

By the end of this year, you will be able to:

practice medical imaging safely, autonomously, competently and effectively, in a multiprofessional health care environment with due regard for the needs of patients and professional colleagues.

Apply principles of pattern recognition to the evaluation, interpretation and reporting of standard medical imaging investigations;

Be able to perform a standard computed tomography head examination and be able to assist in performing other examinations using computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound procedures, working as part of a multidisciplinary team;

Identify and critically analyse the knowledge base relevant to medical imaging. Evaluate the effectiveness of imaging and other medical investigations in the diagnosis and treatment of disease;

Understand and apply the principles of sustainability to your professional practise, role as a supervisor and leader and engagement in your own future learning and development;

Write a curriculum vitae and prepare for interview, applying your skills and knowledge to the role of a Band 5 radiography post.

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Module Code

Module Title Type Credits Level Study period

HEA- Research for Advancing Professional Practice

Core 20 6 S1

HR- Justification, Optimisation and Interpretation in Medical Imaging

Core 30 6 S1 & S2

HR- Clinical Supervision and Leadership

Core 20 6 S1

HR- Medical Imaging Option Core 20 6 S2

HR- Imaging in Context Core 30 6 S1 & S2

S1 = semester 1 S2 = semester 2

Successfully completing both the academic and clinical assessments at this stage will make you eligible to receive the award of BSc (Hons) Medical Imaging.

Please note:

Clinical proficiency is assessed throughout the course. As these proficiencies are linked to the learning outcomes for individual profession specific modules, failure in clinical assessments will result in you not being eligible to pass these modules and thus being ineligible for the award of BSc (Hons) Medical Imaging.

Credit will be awarded for all modules were the academic and clinical components of assessment have been successfully completed. Students who have not passed all final year modules (120 credits) due to failing academic or clinical components of assessment may have sufficient credit to be eligible for an exit award of an Ordinary Degree, BSc Health Studies. For the current regulations relating to eligibility of awards please visit the Academic Quality Office website http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/acsec/QA_Hbk/Undergrad_Regs.html#17.

The curriculum may change, subject to the University's course approval, monitoring and review procedures.

Teaching and Assessment Strategies

In each year of the course, you will study the equivalent of 120 credits across a range of modules. A distinctive feature of the BSc (Hons) Medical Imaging course is the way it integrates theory and practice. The course does not have separate clinical practice modules, instead most modules that you study has integrated academic and clinical practice components.

It is the need for substantial periods of clinical experience during the course that means the organisation of the medical imaging course does not conform to the standard model adopted by this University in terms of course length and organisation of semesters.

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The BSc (Hons) Medical Imaging course duration is three academic years. Each year of the course is of 36 weeks' duration which includes two semesters and an end of year consolidation and clinical assessment placement.

There is an equal weighting between academic and clinical study. Each year there are the equivalent of:

18 weeks of academic study, which will include lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, on-line study, on-line collaboration and private study.

18 weeks of clinical placement education. This occurs within hospitals and other health care environments. There are clinical placements in each semester of the course and an extended consolidation and assessment placement at the end of each academic year.

Please note that both academic study and clinical placement education occurs during each working day and not during separate weeks.

Attendance at the SKMCHRC and related health care facilities is a compulsory element of the course. The exact times and dates will be made available in advance. However when studying for a degree you will be required to undertake further personal study. The total number of study hours for each year of a degree is approximately 1200 hours.

During each year of the course you will have the opportunity to learn from and alongside students and clinical staff from a wide range of health and social care disciplines. It is an essential aspect of modern health care that practitioners do not see their profession in isolation and can understand the role and communicate effectively with everyone involved in patient care. In each year of the course there are core modules which give you the opportunity to collaborate with health care professionals from within and beyond the imaging department.

Level 4 (year 1)

As part of your induction to the course and studying at the SKMCHRC, the first module you will be involved in is Safe and Professional Radiographic Practice. Staff will introduce you to the course and the resources which are available to support you in your learning.

In the module Principles of Collaborative Professional Practice, you will be assigned to a learning group. During this module, which spans both semesters you will investigate the generic principles of becoming a collaborative health care practitioner. You will remain in contact and work with your group throughout the three years of the course giving you the chance to share developing professional knowledge and understanding. Learning about and from other health care professionals occurs throughout the course and is particularly encouraged whilst you are at your practice placements.

Radiography specific modules integrate all aspects of knowledge required to undertake the examinations or procedures being studied. For example in the module Radiography of the Appendicular Skeleton and Chest you will study the anatomy, physiology, common

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pathology and radiographic technique (which includes care of the patient) of the appendicular skeleton (which is the upper and lower limb) and chest. You will be introduced to physical concepts such as fundamentals of X-ray production and exposure factors. This integrated approach ensures that you will acquire all relevant knowledge to be able to undertake X-ray examinations of the body systems being studied. Being able to observe X-ray examinations being performed in practice and then have the opportunity to undertake examinations is an essential element of this course. As part of all modules in the course, clinical placements are integrated into the learning, teaching and assessment strategy. Therefore each semester has a blend of academic study and clinical learning.

The underpinning physical sciences, for example the production and interactions of X-rays, are studied at a fundamental level in year 1 and then are built upon in years 2 and 3 where more complex imaging procedures and principles are studied.

Level 5 (year 2)

Year 2 builds on general radiography by introducing procedures which may require the using of contrast agents to demonstrate organs and systems. Examples are the urinary and vascular systems. These examinations require injections and the insertion of catheters, therefore patient care is of paramount importance. Consent, infection control and the safe use of drugs are studied to ensure patient welfare and safety at all times. Specialised imaging modalities such as ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are studied. This includes physical principles on which they operate and their clinical application. Supporting this will be placements in appropriate imaging departments where you will observe and actively participate as part of the radiography team in a range of procedures. The learning outcomes during these placements are such that you will be able to assist in a range of imaging procedures and undertake a standard computed tomographic examination of the head.

In the module ‘Evidencing Professional Practice’ you will continue to study with your core module lerning group exploring the evidence underpinning a health promotion message

Level 6 (year 3)

Year 3 allows you to choose one of the specialised imaging modalities to study in more depth and you might chose to arrange a placement in a specialist unit. This is an example of the independent learning which is a prominent aspect of studying at level 6 (the third year of an undergraduate course). You will be supported with lectures, tutorials and supervised by module leaders and your personal academic tutor, however you will be expected to organise and prioritise your workload both in your academic and placement studies.

You will study an aspect of practice in depth through a review of the literature in the ‘Research for Advancing Practice’ module. In this module you will work again with your tutorial group.

As part of the module Imaging in Context, you will take responsibility for deciding on an area of study and arranging to spend time observing in practice the function of a multi-disciplinary

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team (MDT). You will work shadow members of the MDT in their clinical environment and at relevant meetings. This will allow you the opportunity to reflect on, and critically review the role of imaging in clinical decision making. You will then work shadow to evaluate the role of one member of the team. The assessment will be a case study based assignment and a presentation to other students and staff.

Assessment Regulations

This Programme conforms to the general principles set out in the standard University of Bradford Assessment Regulations which are available at the following link: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/acsec/QA_Hbk/Undergrad_Regs_.html

Admission Requirements

The Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre welcomes applications from all potential students regardless of their previous academic experience; offers are made following detailed consideration of each individual application. Most important in the decision to offer a place is our assessment of a candidate’s potential to benefit from their studies and of their ability to succeed on this particular programme. Entrance requirements to the programme will be based on a combination of your formal academic qualifications and other relevant experience. Candidates need to have been in education within the three years prior to the start of the course.

The course will normally recruit between 6 and 8 students each academic year to commence in September. Application will be by the completion of an application form. Candidates who are judged to be of a suitable quality will be invited to visit the facilities at SKMCHRC and have an interview.

Students must be capable of moving and handling patients and equipment and therefore all offers of places are made subject to satisfactory medical screening.

Whilst the final decision on admission to the course rests with the University of Bradford, the recruitment process will be managed by the Human Resource Department at SKMCHRC and application forms and further information on the process can be obtained from:

Assistant Manager Medical Education, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan.Tel +92425945100 Ex 2365

e-mail: trainingmanager@skm.org.pk

All applicants to the course should be able to present evidence of: their commitment to further study, particularly in the area of Radiography; recent academic achievement to an appropriate standard; having researched their intended profession. Be at least 18 years of age.

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And one of the following:

Bachelor of Science (Pass) HSSC or Intermediate / FSc with a mark of at least 60% At least 3 A-levels at grade C or above.

As the course will be taught and assessed in English, students should also normally be in possession of a recognised English Language qualification. The International English Language Testing Service Test (IELTS) administered by the British Council is the test which is preferred by the University. You will need to achieve an overall band of at least 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each of the four sub-tests. Requests for a waiver from this requirement may be made to the Course Co-ordinator in Bradford, who will require evidence to confirm that the student’s English skills are of a standard appropriate to meet the demands of the course.

Short listed candidates will be invited to the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre for interview and you will have the opportunity to meet staff and view the facilities.

Learning Resources

You will have access to all on-line University of Bradford resources including the virtual learning environment where lecture notes can be accessed and an electronic personal development portfolio. On line learning support can be found via the University of Bradford Homepage:

http://www.brad.ac.uk/lss/ and http://www.bradford.ac.uk/learner-development/

Student Support and Guidance

Course Team

Support for your studies will be provided by the staff of the Imaging Department of the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (SKMCHRC). Each module you study will have a module co-ordinator who is a member of the SKMCHRC staff and will be responsible for your learning and teaching for that module. Also you will be allocated a Personal Academic Tutor from the SKMCRC staff, who is someone with whom you will be able to talk about any academic issues or personal concerns. Support is given by the SKMCHRC in English academic writing skill development..

To support your learning, you have access to all lecture notes and presentations (PowerPoint) written by diagnostic radiography lecturers in Bradford. These notes can be found in the University of Bradford “virtual learning environment” which is called Blackboard and can be accessed via the University of Bradford Homepage. Here you will also find a variety of other learning resources such as discussion boards and quizzes where you can participate alongside students studying in Bradford.

Again via the virtual learning environment, you will have access to the School of Health Studies - SoHS Information Point. Here you will find comprehensive information regarding

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learning, teaching and assessment and the University of Bradford Regulations, which you must abide by. Specific subject questions should be directed to your module tutors (module co-ordinator).

E-vision, which also can be accessed via the University Homepage, is a resource which is personal to you. You can view your personal information, changing some details as your circumstances change. This is also an important source of information regarding your assessment results. E-vision and your e-mail account are very important means for the University to communicate with you and should be checked on a daily basis.

Learner Development Unit (LDU)The Learner Development Unit at the University of Bradford provides support in all aspects of academic study skills. Many resources are available on-line and thus can be accessed by Medical Imaging students via the University Homepage. These include many of the generic study skills required by all students if they are to be successful in their chosen subject. These should be accessed early in the course and are there to refer back to at anytime as your needs change. Subjects covered include: maths and numeracy; information technology (IT) and interpersonal skills through a wide range of interactive online materials available from the LDU website.

Clinical Placement Support

There are a number of people who will provide support for you whilst you are learning in the clinical departments. You are responsible to the senior consultant radiologist or nominated department manager. It is important to note that each medical imaging department has its rules, regulations and protocols which you must abide by. The imaging department and its staff are there to provide a service to the public and their primary duty is to ensure the safety of patients and other service users. Your Personal Development Portfolio is an essential tool to both direct and record your personal development, particularly your clinical learning and development.

As part of our protection of the public and to facilitate your wellbeing you may be referred back to occupational health or fitness to practice panel if issues arise during your course.

Careers and EmployabilityMedical imaging is an essential service for all major health care providers and therefore there are opportunities to obtain employment throughout Pakistan. Careers advice will be given in the final year of the course in the module “Clinical Supervision and Leadership”.

University Policies and Initiatives

Ecoversity

Ecoversity is a strategic project of the University which aims to embed the principles of sustainable development into our decision-making, learning and teaching, research activities campus operations and lives of our staff and students. We do not claim to be a beacon for

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sustainable development but we aspire to become a leading University in this area. The facilities we create for teaching and learning, including teaching spaces, laboratories, IT labs and social spaces, will increasingly reflect our commitments to sustainable development. Staff and student participation in this initiative is crucial to its success and its inclusion in the programme specification is a clear signal that it is at the forefront of our thinking in programme development, delivery, monitoring and review. For more details see www.bradford.ac.uk/ecoversity .

Further Information:

For further information, please contact:

Assistant Manager Medical Education, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan.Tel +92425945100 Ex 2365e-mail: trainingmanager@skm.org.pk

The contents of this programme specification may change, subject to the University's regulations and course approval, monitoring and review procedures.

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