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MRSC5001: Professional Practice Radiography 1

2024 unit information

This unit of study introduces the student to the professional practice of diagnostic radiography of the chest and upper and lower limbs. The techniques covered will include routine procedures that the student will encounter in the clinical setting. Radiographic anatomy and pathology will be integrated with the corresponding radiographic techniques. This unit will apply evidenced based theory to practice and integrate applied sciences with imaging techniques. Students will be expected to supplement and broaden their learning experience by pre-reading class material and undertaking independent research on relevant topics.

Unit details and rules

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Clinical Imaging

Code MRSC5001
Academic unit Clinical Imaging
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. provide and explain relevant information to patients and demonstrate appropriate methods to obtain informed consent
  • LO2. master appropriate levels of autonomy and professional judgement in diagnostic radiography of the chest and upper and lower limbs in medical radiation practice settings
  • LO3. investigate Professional practice then apply appropriate professional behavior in all patient interactions
  • LO4. Critically review then identify and respect appropriate boundaries between patients and health professionals
  • LO5. Criticality review and evaluate and respond appropriately to unsafe of unprofessional practice within their division of registration
  • LO6. Collaborate with other members of the health care team about the suitability and application of the proposed medical radiation procedure when necessary
  • LO7. communicate clearly, sensitively, and effectively with patients and their family or carers
  • LO8. investigate and review applying critical and reflective thinking to resolve clinical challenges
  • LO9. reflect critically on personal strengths and limitations to identify learning required to improve and adapt professional practice
  • LO10. Reflect and evaluate upon your professional development and implement steps to address professional development needs
  • LO11. apply principles of risk management relevant to radiation
  • LO12. Critically review radiation safety and then demonstrate safe radiation practice
  • LO13. Review and comprehend patients identification procedures to confirm the correct match of patient with intended procedure
  • LO14. identify, confirm, and implement methods of radiation management
  • LO15. Demonstrate Excellent understanding of radiographic anatomy and physiology of the human body
  • LO16. Master knowledge of anatomical structures, injuries, and diseases of the human body in planar images
  • LO17. evaluate with critical thinking patient clinical history, referral, and current medical information to confirm the requested procedure as required
  • LO18. adapt the requested examination to an individual patient's needs, considering available clinic information
  • LO19. Investigate and implement knowledge of patient preparation requirements
  • LO20. Investigate knowledge of radiation biology and radiation dose adjustment then apply to deliver safe and effective patient outcomes
  • LO21. Demonstrate positioning and pathology knowledge which is required to evaluate general radiography examinations for a range of patient presentations and complexities.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Normal day Cumberland, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Modes of attendance (MoA)

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