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MRSC5026: Clinical Studies Radiography 1

Semester 1, 2020 [Professional practice] - Cumberland, Sydney

This unit of study is the first of four units in clinical education in which students are placed in the clinical environment within their respective professional fields. The unit will provide introductory clinical awareness, develop interpersonal skills and allow the application of theory to practice. The role of a diagnostic radiographer will be integrated with the professional practice subjects.

Unit details and rules

Unit code MRSC5026
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 Susan Said, susan.said@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Participation Interprofessional Learning Workshop
In-class assessment - Attendance
0% Week 03 Day
Outcomes assessed: LO17
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Hand hygiene Australia online modules
Online module
0% Week 05 1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO13
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Accelerate communication excellence (ACE)
Online module
0% Week 05 1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO6
Creative assessment / demonstration hurdle task Completion of WHS checklist
Online module
0% Week 07 n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO11
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Online Pre-clinical exam
Oral VIVA (via Zoom)
30% Week 07 N/A
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO15 LO14 LO13 LO12 LO11 LO10 LO8 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Online Pre-clinical exam
MCQ
20% Week 07 40 questions
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO8 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13 LO14 LO15
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Competency manual
Clinical skills assessment
0% Week 13 n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO6 LO17 LO16 LO14 LO13 LO12 LO11 LO10 LO9 LO8 LO7
Placement Clinical supervisor final assessment
Clinical skills assessment
50% Week 13 n/a
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

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. The Australian health care system and MRS services (including introduction to clinical studies program); 2. Ethics, law and AHPRA requirements; 3. Fitness to practice guidelines Seminar (4 hr)  
Week 02 WHS infection control; WHS Radiation Safety Seminar (4 hr)  
Week 03 1. WHS Patient Identification 2. Vital signs Seminar (4 hr)  
Week 04 1. WHS Manual handing 2. Communication skills for teamwork and patient care (including preparation for oral communication viva) Seminar (4 hr)  
Week 05 1. Introduction to radiographic critique PACEMAN 2. Communication with Indigenous patients and their families-cultural competence Seminar (4 hr)  
Week 07 Clinical Briefing + WIL strategies Seminar (2 hr)  

Attendance and class requirements

Students are expected to achieve a minimum 80% attendance record at tutorials and practical classes. Records will be kept of a students’ attendance at practical and tutorial classes, which may be taken into consideration when the final unit of study mark is determined.


It is expected that all students attend the compulsory clinical briefing in this subject in order to commence clinical placement. Students must also attend the clinical debriefing class to consolidate your clinical experience.


Note: Students must also meet all pre-placement requirements as outlined on the University of Sydney Course-specific Checks and Clearances website (http://sydney.edu.au/current_students/enrolment/course_check.shtml). Further, students must have an up-to-date declaration (in Sonia) that they have read and understood key documents related to privacy and confidentiality, codes of conduct, NSW Health policies and general communication/email etiquette. NSW Health and other sites may require students to undertake mandatory orientation and induction modules as relevant to the specific placement site.


Failure to meet these requirements may prevent a student from preferencing for, being allocated to, and/or completing a placement or fieldwork unit of study irrespective of their enrolment status.

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. describe the relevant areas of the Australian healthcare system including understanding and respecting the role of other health professionals
  • LO2. understand and comply with statutory requirements, including relevant workplace health and safety legislation and adverse and critical incidents
  • LO3. understand the key elements of fitness to practice
  • LO4. understand mandatory reporting obligations under the national law to notify about the conduct, health or performance of another health practitioner that may be placing the public at risk, as well as of your own impairment to practice
  • LO5. begin to practice in an ethical and professional manner, consistent with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements and with a good awareness of health care ethics and responsibilities
  • LO6. demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication in the workplace including interactions with staff, other health practitioners, patients and accompanying persons
  • LO7. understand the influence of culture on patient attitudes and responses to medical radiation services
  • LO8. implement appropriate adjustments to communication style to suit the particular needs of the patient including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • LO9. communicate aspects of the patient’s condition to other health practitioners, when it could impact on patient health outcomes
  • LO10. apply a system that ensures the correct identification of patients and correct matching of patients with their intended procedure
  • LO11. demonstrate an understanding of radiation safety principles to a level safe to enter the clinical environment and apply these principles to the radiographic work place
  • LO12. demonstrate an understanding of manual handling principles to a level safe to enter the clinical environment and apply these principles to the radiographic work place
  • LO13. demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of infection control and aseptic technique, and apply these principles to the radiographic work place
  • LO14. demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology as relevant to the role of a radiographer
  • LO15. demonstrate how to accurately assess and monitor a patient’s vital signs, including the radiographers role and responsibilities identifying a patients’ health condition
  • LO16. apply knowledge of standard specialised projections, exposure factors and image criteria for general radiographic examinations of the chest and appendicular skeleton
  • LO17. effectively undertake the role of a student diagnostic radiographer and function as a member of the interdisciplinary team, including displaying appropriate professionalism and teamwork skills in the work place.

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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