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MRSC5050: Advanced Practice in MRS

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

This unit of study provides an opportunity to critically explore specific advanced MRS practices including diagnostic ultrasound and image interpretation. It concludes the course with a capstone experience where students will build upon previous units of study to consolidate professional competencies, learning abilities and the generic attributes of graduates of the university. The focus will be on consolidating specialized knowledge and skills for research-led professional practice, and curating evidence of this through a capstone portfolio of achievements.

Unit details and rules

Unit code MRSC5050
Academic unit Clinical Imaging
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
? 
MRSC5044
Prerequisites
? 
MRSC5049
Corequisites
? 
MRSC5039
Assumed knowledge
? 

MRSC5027

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Jillian Clarke, jillian.clarke@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Jillian Clarke, jillian.clarke@sydney.edu.au
Peter O'Reilly, peter.oreilly@sydney.edu.au
Yobelli Jimenez, yobelli.jimenez@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Online task hurdle task Image Interpretation Class Test
MCQ and SAQ
20% Formal exam period
Due date: 03 Dec 2020 at 09:00

Closing date: 18 Dec 2020
30 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO13 LO19 LO18 LO17 LO16 LO15 LO14
Assignment RadFolio and Presentation
ePortfolio, Short presentation of ePortfolio
50% Formal exam period
Due date: 04 Dec 2020 at 18:00

Closing date: 18 Dec 2020
TBA
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
In-semester test (Open book) Type C in-semester exam Sonography class test
MCQ and SAQ
30% Week 08
Due date: 25 Sep 2020 at 10:00

Closing date: 25 Sep 2020
50 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
Type C in-semester exam = Type C in-semester exam ?

Assessment summary

  • RadFolio and reflection: Students will develop a diagnostic radiography ePortfolio site (RadFolio), and a personal reflection.
  • Image interpretation class test: This test will assess students’ knowledge of the topics covered in all the lectures, readings on image interpretation.
  • Sonography class test: This test will assess students’ knowledge of the topics covered in all the lectures, readings and tutorials on ultrasound

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
Formal exam period Seminar Day Weds Week 17: Image Interpretation Review; Medically Significant Findings (MSF) Review and Consolidation; Ultrasound Lab; ePortfolio presentation Lecture (6 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO12 LO13 LO14 LO15 LO16 LO17 LO18 LO19
Week 01 1. Introduction to unit; 2. ePortfolio: Demonstrating Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia professional capabilities Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
RadFolio - MRPBA Professional Capabilities Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 02 RadFolio: Graduate qualities, learning skills, IPL, Communication, Professional Ethics Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
RadFolio tutorial – MRPBA Professional Capabilities Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 03 Principles of Clinical Sonography Lecture (2 hr) LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12
RadFolio tutorial – Learning skills, Graduate Qualities Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 04 Abdominal Ultrasound Lecture (2 hr) LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12
RadFolio tutorial – Learning Skills, Graduate Qualities Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 05 Sonography in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Lecture (2 hr) LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12
Ultrasound Principles Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 06 Superficial Structures Ultrasound Lecture (2 hr) LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12
Ultrasound Principles Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 07 Cardiothoracic and Vascular Ultrasound Lecture (2 hr) LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12
Ultrasound Applications Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 08 Revision Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11
Ultrasound Applications Tutorial (2 hr) LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Students are expected to attend all scheduled lectures and tutorials and participate in discussions and activities.

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. employ reflection to scrutinise your personal experience of the master of diagnostic radiography program in its entirety and develop a comprehensive evidence base of accomplishments
  • LO2. articulate personal learning skills development, achievement and future learning intentions
  • LO3. curate evidence of a range of achievements regarding insights and successes around the university graduate qualities using experiences throughout the master of diagnostic radiography curriculum and relevant extracurricular activities, Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia domains and key elements of fitness to practice, and demonstrations of autonomy and professional judgement within the scope of entry level diagnostic radiography practice
  • LO4. provide evidence-based narratives synthesising each of the above achievements
  • LO5. develop professional statements of competence, achievement and success suitable for curriculum vitae implementation
  • LO6. create an aspirationally focused vision of self as a practicing diagnostic radiography health professional through a personal ePortfolio site
  • LO7. describe the physical principles underlying the use of diagnostic ultrasound
  • LO8. recognise the features of typical diagnostic ultrasound equipment
  • LO9. discuss the role of ultrasound in the context of diagnostic tests
  • LO10. recognise the range of routine applications of diagnostic ultrasound
  • LO11. discuss aspects of patient care during various methods of ultrasound examination
  • LO12. demonstrate the ability to recognise normal anatomical and simple pathological features in ultrasound images in four major areas: abdominal ultrasound, obstetrics and gynaecological ultrasound, ultrasound of superficial structures, and cardiovascular ultrasound
  • LO13. recognise the importance of assessing clinical information obtained from patients, from referring clinicians and from previous and current radiographic examinations
  • LO14. synthesise information and data in order to arrive at possible diagnoses
  • LO15. make critical judgements based upon sound analysis of data about the nature of patients' conditions both pathological, traumatic, acute and chronic
  • LO16. demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of image reporting to immediate patient management and to radiological reports
  • LO17. identify common medically significant findings that you should convey to other members of the health care team
  • LO18. differentiate between normal radiological anatomy and radiological pathology
  • LO19. develop a systematic approach in the context of image interpretation, to the assessment of patients' presenting conditions and their physical symptoms.

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

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

Thank you very much to the wonderful 27 students (36% of the class) who took the trouble to complete the USS this year, and provide us with comments. It was greatly appreciated as this unit was in it’s second run and I’d made quite a few changes based on the 2018 USS. While the response rate was lower than I’d hoped for, the mean satisfaction score for ‘quality of teaching by the teacher(s)’ was a really pleasing 4.63 (out of 5.0) up from 4.41 last year, thank you!!. The scores for the 5 other questions varied from 4.04 to 4.59. Put another way, for each question 74.0 – 96.3 % of students agreed, or strongly agreed, positively with statements about areas such as having good access to valuable learning resources, and the unit fostering critical and analytical thinking. The lowest scoring item at 4.04 was ‘I have been guided by helpful feedback on my learning’. Across all Universities this is a common problem, and there is much research underway on why scores around ‘feedback’ are consistently lower than other scores, so I will investigate the research and ensure it is addressed for the next cohort of students, including more feedback at more frequent intervals. While the numbers are great, the most important thing I find is the comments you provide. As a qualitative researcher, I look for patterns, clusters and themes in the comments in order to address student concerns. Most students enjoyed all three modules, a typical statement being: ‘I enjoyed the tutorial components of the ultrasound unit as this really helped my understanding of sonography. [The tutor] was always available during the tutorials and was constantly checking if we had any questions. The ultrasound module overall was very interesting, as well as the image interpretation module. The RadFolio also helped when it came to preparing for job applications and interviews by allowing us to reflect on our experiences throughout the degree’. A number of respondents also commented that the Image Interpretation module helped consolidate their learning of this area. The thing respondents felt most needed improvement was the ‘ePortfolio’ module. Individual comments on this from 2018 consistently indicated this module should come earlier, so this year we rescheduled it to be first up in the semester. A few comments still suggested that it would be better earlier, so I will investigate the possibilities here. There were some useful critiques on the assessment weightings and timings which will be incorporated next year. Many students took the time to give us detailed comments which we really appreciate. We had some great compliments, thank you, and some very useful constructive criticism. One student commented: ‘Fantastic topic, probably the best subject from the whole masters course!’ Thank you to that person!! Once again, thank you for your feedback, see you at Graduation, and best of luck with your new careers. Kindest regards, Jill

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