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Unit of study_

MRSC5049: Advanced Clinical Reasoning in MRS

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Remote

This unit of study consists of four areas: advanced evidence-based practice, advanced clinical reasoning, reflective practice and the skills (both written and oral) that underpin the effective communication of science. There will be lectures covering both the theoretical and practical aspects of research along with tutorials where students will have the opportunity to present their clinical reasoning both in written and oral format and receive feedback.

Unit details and rules

Unit code MRSC5049
Academic unit Clinical Imaging
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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MRSC5001 and MRSC5005
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Yobelli Jimenez, yobelli.jimenez@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Online task Progress report
Submitted work - assignment
20% Week 06 1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO2 LO4
Online task hurdle task Online class test
Online quiz (accessed via canvas)
30% Week 08 90 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3
Assignment hurdle task group assignment Literature review
Written task
50% Week 11 5000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Assessment title

Individual/ Group

Length / duration

Weight

Due date and time

Assessment type (for special consideration purposes)

Graduate qualities assessed

Progress report

Individual

1000w

20%

Sunday, Week 6

Individual  Assignment

  • Depth of disciplinary expertise
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Communication (written)
 

Literature Review

Group

5000w

50%

Sunday, Week 11

Group work - Assignment

  • Depth of disciplinary expertise
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Communication (written)
  • Information/digital literacy
  • Inventiveness
  • Interdisciplinary effectiveness
  • An integrated professional, ethical and professional identity.
 

Online class Test

Individual

90mins

30%

Monday, Week 8

Online assessment - tutorial quiz or small test <30%

  • Depth of disciplinary expertise
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Communication (written)
 

Total

 

 

100%

 

 

 

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

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard.

Distinction

75 - 84

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard.

Credit

65 - 74

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard.

Pass

50 - 64

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard.

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 Introduction to unit of study and clinical reasoning & evidence based practice Online class (2 hr) LO1
Library modules: Database searching Independent study (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4
Week 02 Literature reviews Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Tutorial 1. Database searching Tutorial (2 hr) LO2
Week 03 Systematic Review and clinical decision analysis Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Independent group work Independent study (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 04 Diagnosis Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Tutorial 2. Data extraction Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 05 Intervention (Therapy) Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Independent group work Independent study (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 06 Prognosis Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Tutorial 3. Literature synthesis Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 07 Qualitative (attitudes and experiences) Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Independent group work Independent study (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 08 Online quiz Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Tutorial 4. Writing Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: This unit of study conforms to the Academic Board policy on student workload. The University of Sydney Academic Board has stated that student workload for a 6 credit point unit should equate to an average of 9-12 hours of student effort per week assuming a 13-week semester.

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.

  • Hoffmann, T., Bennett, S., & Del Mar, C. (2017). Evidence-based practice across the health professions (3rd ed.). Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier Australia. 

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. Discuss the fundamentals of evidence based practice, and how research studies (including literature reviews) contribute to the medical imaging profession
  • LO2. Collaborate in a small group to identify current clinical challenges (or a question), and identify information and appropriate methods to collect and assess evidence required to respond to the clinical challenge (or question).
  • LO3. Understand research methods, in order to interpret findings in healthcare research articles.
  • LO4. Construct evidence-based arguments for a chosen topic, and present them in written from (a literature review), suitable for a MIS professional audience, which follows the JMRS guidelines for publication

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
Domain 4. Evidence-informed practitioner
Domain 4.1. Resolve challenges through application of critical thinking and reflective practice.
Domain 4.1.a. Identify the challenge or question and the information that is needed to respond.
Domain 4.1.b. Find, critically appraise, interpret and apply best available research evidence to inform clinical reasoning and professional decision-making.
Domain 4.1.c. Provide evidence-informed patient/client-centred care by carefully considering the purpose of the proposed examination/treatment, reviewing existing protocols and methods, reflecting on clinical challenges or experiences and integrating knowledge and findings into practice.
Domain 4.1.d. Recognise opportunities to contribute to the development of new knowledge through research and enquiry.
Domain 4.2. Identify ongoing professional learning needs and opportunities
Domain 4.2.b. Critically reflect on own strengths and limitations to identify learning needed to improve and adapt professional practice.
LO2
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
Domain 3. Communicator and collaborator
Domain 3.2. Collaborate with other health practitioners.
Domain 3.2.a. Establish and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with health practitioners.
Domain 4. Evidence-informed practitioner
Domain 4.1. Resolve challenges through application of critical thinking and reflective practice.
Domain 4.1.a. Identify the challenge or question and the information that is needed to respond.
Domain 4.1.b. Find, critically appraise, interpret and apply best available research evidence to inform clinical reasoning and professional decision-making.
Domain 4.1.c. Provide evidence-informed patient/client-centred care by carefully considering the purpose of the proposed examination/treatment, reviewing existing protocols and methods, reflecting on clinical challenges or experiences and integrating knowledge and findings into practice.
Domain 4.1.d. Recognise opportunities to contribute to the development of new knowledge through research and enquiry.
National Safety and Quality Health Service - NSQHS
5. Comprehensive Care Standard
LO3
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
Domain 4. Evidence-informed practitioner
Domain 4.1.b. Find, critically appraise, interpret and apply best available research evidence to inform clinical reasoning and professional decision-making.
Domain 4.1.c. Provide evidence-informed patient/client-centred care by carefully considering the purpose of the proposed examination/treatment, reviewing existing protocols and methods, reflecting on clinical challenges or experiences and integrating knowledge and findings into practice.
Domain 4.1.d. Recognise opportunities to contribute to the development of new knowledge through research and enquiry.
Domain 4.2. Identify ongoing professional learning needs and opportunities
Domain 4.2.b. Critically reflect on own strengths and limitations to identify learning needed to improve and adapt professional practice.
LO4
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.b. Apply knowledge of the scientific explanations underpinning disease and injuries affecting the human body to enable delivery of safe, high-quality examinations/treatment.
1.3.a. Understand the different imaging and treatment pathways in medical radiation practice.
1.3.b. Understand the modalities and equipment used in the different imaging and treatment pathways across medical radiation practice.
1.3.c. Understand use of CT, MRI and PET in the localisation of a range of cancer sites, patient/client presentations and related planning procedures.
Domain 4. Evidence-informed practitioner
Domain 4.1. Resolve challenges through application of critical thinking and reflective practice.
Domain 4.1.a. Identify the challenge or question and the information that is needed to respond.
Domain 4.1.b. Find, critically appraise, interpret and apply best available research evidence to inform clinical reasoning and professional decision-making.
Domain 4.1.c. Provide evidence-informed patient/client-centred care by carefully considering the purpose of the proposed examination/treatment, reviewing existing protocols and methods, reflecting on clinical challenges or experiences and integrating knowledge and findings into practice.
Domain 4.1.d. Recognise opportunities to contribute to the development of new knowledge through research and enquiry.
Domain 4.2. Identify ongoing professional learning needs and opportunities
National Safety and Quality Health Service -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
5 A Comprehensive Care Standard
8 A Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standard

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

In response to 2021 feedback, group work weighting was reduced to 50% of the total unit of study.

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