Qualification

Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

QW Approval/Designation No: C00/5202/0

Total credits required: 60

Guided learning hours (GLH): 344

Total qualification time (TQT): 600 hours

Minimum credits at or above qualification level: 47

Lower age restriction: 18

Review date: 30/06/2030

Operational Start Date: 01/07/2025

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Mandatory Units

Minimum credits required: 35
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Unit Code	Title	Level	Credits	Unit ID
QE42CY010	Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management	Two	2	CDN164
PT12CY128	Introduction to Duty of Care in Healthcare Settings	Two	1	CDN167
PL13CY013	Promote and Implement Health and Safety in Healthcare Settings	Three	5	CDN169
PT13CY110	Promote Communication in Healthcare Settings	Three	3	CDN170
PT12CY138	Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care	Two	3	CDP544
PH23CY004	Professional Practice in a Health and Care Setting	Three	6	CDR362
PE13CY031	Anatomy for Clinical Imaging	Three	2	CDR399
PE23CY016	Fundamentals of Care in Clinical Imaging	Three	6	CDR404
PE13CY032	Ionising Regulation and Protection	Three	4	CDR405
CS82CY004	Understanding and Assisting with Radiology Digital Systems	Two	3	CDR406

Mandatory Group with Optional Units

Minimum credits required: 25
Maximum credits at Level Two:4
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Unit Code	Title	Level	Credits	Unit ID
PH13CY021	Undertake Physiological Measurements	Three	3	CCY338
PT12CY118	Dementia Awareness	Two	2	CDM625
PH13CY066	Perform Intravenous Cannulation	Three	4	CDM655
PH13CY071	Undertake Tissue Viability Risk Assessments	Three	3	CDM663
PD13CY027	Receive, Handle and Dispatch Clinical Specimens within the Sterile Field	Three	6	CDM680
PD13CY026	Provide Support to the Surgical Team when Preparing Individuals for Operative and Invasive Procedures	Three	4	CDM681
HB32CY016	Resilience and Stress Management	Two	2	CDN171
PT12CY129	Chaperoning	Two	1	CDN174
VD33CY001	Conducting Quality Audits	Three	4	CDN175
PV24CY001	Recognition of the Deteriorating Patient	Four	3	CDN176
GB73CY049	Supporting Learning in the Workplace	Three	2	CDN178
PE13CY024	Use of Contrast Media in Clinical Imaging	Three	2	CDN179
PE13CY019	Understanding and Assisting within the Interventional Radiology Environment	Three	3	CDN180
PE13CY020	Understanding and Assisting within a Computerised Tomography (CT) Environment	Three	3	CDN182
PE13CY021	Clinical Imaging Support Worker: Understanding and Assisting within a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Environment	Three	4	CDN183
PE13CY022	Understanding and Assisting within the Fluoroscopy Environment	Three	2	CDN185
PE13CY023	Understanding and Assisting within the Nuclear Medicine Imaging (NMI) Environment	Three	6	CDN186
PT12CY132	Provide Support to Manage Pain and Discomfort	Two	2	CDO605
PE73CY011	Principles of Administration of Medication and their Effects on Individuals	Three	4	CDO622
PH13CY087	Obtain Venous Blood Samples from Adults	Three	3	CDP136
PT23CY187	Engage in Personal Development	Three	3	CDP548
PH53CY129	Human Anatomy and Physiology	Three	5	CDP624
PH53CY130	The Role of Patient Interaction in Gathering Information	Three	3	CDP625
PH53CY131	Recognising the Unwell Patient	Three	2	CDP626
PH53CY127	The Principles of Wound Care	Three	3	CDP627
PH53CY132	Wound Care Practice	Three	3	CDP628
HC73CY163	Study Skills for HCSW: Academic Writing	Three	4	CDP630
PA12CY059	Study Skills for HCSW: Reflective Practice	Two	2	CDP634
PA13CY085	Study Skills for HCSW: Reflective Practice	Three	3	CDP636
QA12CY011	Environmental Sustainability in the NHS	Two	2	CDP947
PA92CY056	Mental Health and Wellbeing	Two	2	CDQ007
PT13CY125	Supporting Individuals with Autism and Neurodivergence	Three	3	CDQ011
PT12CY143	Support Individuals with Cognitive Impairment	Two	3	CDQ012
PA92CY057	Trauma-informed Healthcare	Two	2	CDQ038
GB62CY038	Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities	Two	3	CDQ039
BA32CY027	Supporting and Managing Service Users	Two	2	CDQ170
PA73CY004	Compassionate Conversations	Three	4	CDQ282
PA13CY093	Risk Management for Health and Care Settings	Three	2	CDR400
PE13CY030	Understanding and Assisting in the Projectional Radiography Environment	Three	4	CDR401
PE13CY029	Clinical Imaging Support Worker: Understanding and Assisting within a Radiotherapy Department	Three	4	CDR402
PH53CY152	Support the Transport, Transfer and Positioning of Individuals and Equipment within a Clinical Imaging Setting	Three	4	CDR403
PE14CY007	Understanding and Assisting within an Ultrasound Environment	Three	4	CDR407

Qualification

Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

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