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MRSC5003: Foundations of Health Care Practice

Semester 2 Early, 2020 [Normal day] - Cumberland, Sydney

This unit of study introduces students to the ethical, legal and psycho-social issues surrounding the safe delivery of medical radiation sciences in the Australian healthcare system. Modules within the unit are applied to medical radiation sciences and will cover the following: healthcare ethics, legal aspects of practice, risk management and quality assurance, radiation considerations, the Australian healthcare system, social factors and models of health, as well as specific health psychology topics.

Unit details and rules

Unit code MRSC5003
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 Amanda Punch, amanda.punch@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Amanda Punch, amanda.punch@sydney.edu.au
Mairwen Jones, mairwen.jones@sydney.edu.au
Kate O'Loughlin, kate.oloughlin@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Online task Mid-semester exam
MCQ
30% - 1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment hurdle task Final exam
take home exam
30% - 1 hour 45 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12
Assignment group assignment Group assignment
Eposter
30% Week 08 10 slides
Outcomes assessed: LO5 LO6 LO8 LO13
Online task Quiz
Week 5 to Week 10 MCQ
10% Week 11 30mins
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO12 LO11 LO10 LO9 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO2
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • Group assignment: Eposter Group assignment on Cultural Diversity and Physical and mental health disabilities .

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.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 1. Introduction; 2. Models of professional practice Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 02 1. Radiation accountability; 2. Australian healthcare system Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 03 Radiation legislation, regulations and registration Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 04 Cultural and reflective practice Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 06 Psychology and health in MRS Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 07 Sociology and health in MRS Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 08 Group presentations Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 09 Ethics and conduct Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 10 Ethical scenarios Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 11 Australian health care law Lecture (3 hr)  

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. define the requirements of a profession and being professional
  • LO2. discuss the roles of the professional and regulatory bodies associated with the medical radiation sciences including the responsibilities relating to mandatory reporting
  • LO3. describe radiation procedures necessary for a high quality procedure ensuring awareness of radiation burden
  • LO4. demonstrate an understanding of quality assurance processes in the MRS disciplines and how these processes raise the standard of practice and minimise risk of error, especially in regards to radiation
  • LO5. demonstrate an awareness of cultural issues/ sensitivities that could be encountered in a variety of cultural/special needs groups when attending a MRS procedure
  • LO6. show an awareness of the importance of reflective practice
  • LO7. understand what is meant by “health psychology” and “health sociology” and its relevance to the health of populations
  • LO8. demonstrate an awareness of issues for the patient and healthcare professional surrounding terminal and chronic illness
  • LO9. demonstrate an understanding of Australian health care law including being able to discuss common issues relating to criminal and civil law
  • LO10. show an awareness of legal issues relating to the practice of medical radiation sciences including consent and confidentiality
  • LO11. demonstrate an understanding of theoretical health care ethics as applied to MRS and be able to apply these ethical standards
  • LO12. employ ethical codes, principles and the rights of patients within an MRS context
  • LO13. illustrate how a practitioner would act professionally (applying ethical principles and legal requirements) given a range of scenarios including cultural differences.

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

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1. Medical radiation practitioner

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

An Eposter Assessment instead of a Presentation due to Covid 19 restrictions.

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