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MRSC5001: Professional Practice Radiography 1

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Cumberland, Sydney

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

Unit code MRSC5001
Academic unit Clinical Imaging
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Terry Jones, terry.jones@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment hurdle task End of semester assignment
End of semester assignment
50% Formal exam period To be determined by coordinator
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO8 LO11 LO12 LO15 LO16 LO17 LO18 LO21
Skills-based evaluation Virtual Chest OSCE
Skills based assessment
30% Week 07
Due date: 10 Apr 2020 at 17:00
20 minutes
Assignment hurdle task Image interpretation assignment
Image interpretation assignment
20% Week 13
Due date: 25 May 2020 at 17:00
To be determined by coordinator
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO21 LO18 LO17 LO16 LO15 LO12 LO11 LO8 LO2
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • Chest OSCE: Each student will be individually assessed on their ability to perform a single radiographic projection.
  • Image interpretation exam: This is an online assessment in image evaluation consisting of 20 questions in 30 minutes. Back-tracking will be allowed. You will be assessed on the material covered in the tutorials. The questions will be a variety of multiple-choice, multiple-answer, true or false, missing words, and hotspot.
  • End of semester exam: Students will be required to sit a 1.5 hour end of semester exam. This will be 25 multiple-choice questions on radiographic technique of the areas covered this semester, and 1 essay question based on a patient case study scenario.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

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WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to radiography Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 02 Image receptors, grids and exposure factors Lecture (2 hr)  
Justification Tutorial (1 hr)  
Equipment use Practical (2 hr)  
Week 03 Chest Lecture (2 hr)  
Chest Tutorial (1 hr)  
Chest Practical (2 hr)  
Week 04 Hand Lecture (2 hr)  
Hand Tutorial (1 hr)  
Hand Practical (2 hr)  
Week 05 Forearm Lecture (2 hr)  
Forearm Tutorial (1 hr)  
Forearm Practical (2 hr)  
Week 06 Radiation and risk Lecture (2 hr)  
OSCE preparation Tutorial (1 hr)  
OSCE practice Practical (2 hr)  
Week 07 Elbow Lecture (2 hr)  
Elbow Tutorial (1 hr)  
Elbow Practical (2 hr)  
Week 08 Shoulder Lecture (2 hr)  
Shoulder Practical (2 hr)  
Week 09 Thorax Lecture (2 hr)  
Shoulder/thorax Tutorial (1 hr)  
Thorax Practical (2 hr)  
Week 10 Foot Lecture (2 hr)  
Foot Tutorial (1 hr)  
Foot Practical (2 hr)  
Week 11 Ankle Lecture (2 hr)  
Ankle Tutorial (1 hr)  
Ankle Practical (2 hr)  
Week 12 Knee Lecture (2 hr)  
Knee Tutorial (1 hr)  
Knee Practical (2 hr)  

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Pre-reading of material in advance of attendance is mandatory. Class time will be used to clarify and expand on evidence-based practice. Pre-reading and videos will not be reviewed in class. The attendance requirement for your practical and tutorial classes is 100%. Students that do not attend 100% of these classes might be withdrawn from their clinical placements. Please inform teaching staff if you are unable to attend.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

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

  • LO1. provide relevant information to patients and demonstrate appropriate methods to obtain informed consent
  • LO2. exercise appropriate levels of autonomy and professional judgement in diagnostic radiography of the chest and upper and lower limbs in medical radiation practice settings
  • LO3. display appropriate professional behaviour in patient interactions
  • LO4. identify and respect appropriate boundaries between patients and health professionals
  • LO5. recognise and respond appropriately to unsafe of unprofessional practice within their division of registration
  • LO6. advise 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. apply 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. plan and implement steps to address professional development needs
  • LO11. apply principles of risk management relevant to radiation
  • LO12. identify and apply safe radiation practice
  • LO13. follow patients identification procedures to confirm the correct match of patient with intended procedure
  • LO14. identify, confirm, and implement methods of radiation management
  • LO15. demonstrate an understanding of the radiographic anatomy and physiology of the human body
  • LO16. identify anatomical structures, injuries, and diseases of the human body in planar images
  • LO17. review 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. demonstrate knowledge of patient preparation requirements
  • LO20. apply knowledge of radiation biology and radiation dose adjustment to deliver safe and effective patient outcomes
  • LO21. implement and evaluate general radiography examinations for a range of patient presentations and complexities.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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