What I will learn?

• Demonstrate Understanding: Understand the fundamental role of radiographers within the UK healthcare system, including the historical context and evolution of the field.
• Ensure Radiation Safety: Implement radiation safety measures and adhere to regulations to minimise risks associated with radiography procedures.
• Apply Imaging Techniques: Apply principles of X-ray production and interaction with matter and utilise various imaging techniques, including conventional, digital, and fluoroscopy.
• Master Anatomy and Positioning: Demonstrate proficiency in anatomy and physiology relevant to radiography and execute proper patient positioning for diverse radiographic examinations.
• Ensure Radiation Protection: Implement principles of radiation protection and dose management, utilising personal protective equipment (PPE) effectively.
• Optimise Image Quality: Identify factors affecting image quality and implement strategies to optimise it through quality control processes.
• Communicate Effectively: Communicate effectively with patients during radiographic procedures, providing emotional support to patients with diverse needs, and navigating ethical considerations in practice.
• Recognise Pathologies: Identify common pathological conditions in radiographic images and understand how they manifest across different imaging modalities.
• Navigate Legal and Ethical Aspects: Understand legal responsibilities, including data protection, patient confidentiality, and consent, and handle critical incidents and ethical dilemmas in practice.