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MRSC5014: Professional Practice Radiography 4

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

This is the final unit of study that will complete the student's learning in the professional practice of diagnostic radiography. Angiography (conventional, CTA, MRA), stroke and cardiac imaging and interventional techniques will be covered along with operating theatre radiography, accident and emergency radiography, paediatric radiography and imaging of the elderly. The techniques covered will include routine procedures that the student will encounter in the clinical setting with particular focus on advanced techniques. Students will critically explore variations in techniques found in the clinical setting using a problem solving approach. Students will critically evaluate current practice from an evidence-based perspective. Students will be expected to supplement and broaden their learning by independent research on relevant topics.

Unit details and rules

Unit code MRSC5014
Academic unit Clinical Imaging
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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MRSC5013
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Warren Reed, warren.reed@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Sheryl Foster, sheryl.foster@sydney.edu.au
Nicola Giannotti, nicola.giannotti@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Presentation hurdle task Evidence based practice presentation
Oral presentation
40% Multiple weeks 15 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO5
Assignment hurdle task Health collaboration challenge
Participation
0% Week 02 35 minutes, 1 page
Outcomes assessed: LO5
Final exam (Open book) Type C final exam hurdle task Final exam
Short answer and extended response
60% Week 08
Due date: 22 Sep 2020 at 10:00
2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
Type C final exam = Type C final exam ?

Assessment summary

  • Health collaboration challenge: You will be working in teams with students from a range of disciplines including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy, diagnostic radiography and exercise physiology to develop a management plan for a complex case.
  • Evidence based practice presentation: This will be in the form of a learning tool for other final year students regarding evidence-based practice on advanced computed tomography and magnetic resonance applications. Slides must be submitted for marking.
  • Final exam: The exam will assess the lecture and tutorial material.

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
Progressive EBP Presentations (WR/NG) Presentation (3 hr) LO5
Week 01 Introduction to UOS (AP) Conventional, CT & MRI Angiography (WR/NG) Online class (4 hr) LO1
Week 02 Cardiac Imaging (NG) Online class (4 hr) LO1
Week 03 Stroke Imaging (NG) Online class (4 hr) LO1
Week 04 Interventional Radiography (WR) Online class (4 hr) LO1
Week 05 Paediatric & Elderly Radiography (WR) Online class (4 hr) LO4
Week 06 Accident & Emergency & Operating Theatre Radiography (WR) Online class (4 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 07 MRI Safety (SF) Online class (4 hr) LO1
Week 08 MRI Applications (SF) Online class (4 hr) LO1

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: You should attend all lectures, tutorials and student presentations.

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.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

  • Medical Imaging: Techniques, Reflection and Evaluation, 1e (2006) Carver E and Carver B. Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier
  • Bontrager, K.L. and Lampignano, J. (2010). Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy (7th ed.). St Louis: Mosby.
  • Eisenberg, R.L., and Johnson, N.M. (2007). Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology (4thed.). St Louis: Mosby
  • McQuillen-Martensen, K. (2005). Radiographic Image Analysis (2nd ed.). St Louis Elsevier Saunders.

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. evaluate the underpinning principles of conventional angiography, computed tomography angiography and magnetic resonance angiography for correct radiographic practice in imaging and treating the vascular system
  • LO2. describe best practice in imaging in the operating theatre
  • LO3. state and explain advanced concepts of imaging in accident and emergency
  • LO4. describe essential considerations when imaging paediatrics and the elderly
  • LO5. work cooperatively in a reflective disciplinary small group activity focusing on evidence-based practice.

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
LO1         
LO2         
LO3         
LO4         
LO5         

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

This unit is mow in intensive format to allow more clinical placement experience

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