NU6169 Authority to Refer for Radiological Procedures Assessment 2026 | UCC

NU6169 Module Objective:

To enable students to safely and appropriately make referrals for radiological procedures within his/her scope of practice.

Standalone module (Min. 15 people)(Blended - Face/On-line)

Module Content: The indicative content of this module will include:

Professional accountability and responsibility and the associated legal and ethical aspects encompassing the Professional responsibilities of the nurse referrer when requesting an x-ray for adults/children; the roles and responsibilities of each of the groups involved in the use of ionising radiation; and legislation, guidelines, codes of practice and local rules.

Ionising radiation and protection; the nature of radiation and its biological effects; the relative dangers of radiation; the three principles of justification, optimisation and diagnostic reference levels.

Principles of the referral process for radiological procedures; the current guidelines on making the best use of the department of clinical radiology and referral guidelines; scope of practice; working in a multi-disciplinary team to refer for radiological procedures; common referral pathways; and justification of x-rays.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a systematic and practical understanding of the regulatory framework associated with authority to refer for radiological procedures, including the legislation and professional guidelines supporting safe practice.
• Critically and practically utilise evidence-based knowledge and the skill of patient/service user assessment and consultation to achieve a holistic approach to patient/service user care in referring for radiological procedures in adults/children.
• Demonstrate an understanding of radiological sciences in relation to radiological procedures in adults/children and its implication for patient/service user safety in adults/children.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and knowledge of multi-disciplinary management in the safe and appropriate use of radiological procedures in adults/children.
• Apply clinical decision making skills in relation to referring for radiological procedures in adults/children within her/his scope of practice.
• Demonstrate the ability to refer for justified radiological procedures in adults/children as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Practicalities

Total Marks 200

Continuous Assessment 200 Marks
Quiz(zes) - Theoretical Assessment - MCQ (100 Marks)
Presentation - Case presentation (100 Marks)
Clinical Assessment (Pass/Fail)
Clinical Assessment - Clinical practice portfolio (Pass/Fail)

Note:

This is just overview of this NU6171 Principles in Intensive care Nursing Assessment.