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MRSC5050: Advanced Practice in MRS

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

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 and demonstrate the professional competencies, learning abilities and the graduate qualities of the university. The focus will be on consolidating specialized knowledge and skills for research­led 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
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MRSC5044
Prerequisites
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MRSC5049
Corequisites
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MRSC5039
Assumed knowledge
? 

MRSC5027

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Jillian Clarke, jillian.clarke@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: 02 Dec 2021 at 09:00

Closing date: 02 Dec 2021
30 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO13 LO19 LO18 LO17 LO16 LO15 LO14
Assignment RadFolio
ePortfolio
45% Formal exam period
Due date: 26 Nov 2021 at 17:00

Closing date: 26 Nov 2021
TBA
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
In-semester test (Record+) Type B in-semester exam Sonography class test
MCQ and SAQ
35% Week 07
Due date: 23 Sep 2021 at 10:00
50 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
Type B in-semester exam = Type B in-semester exam ?

Assessment summary

  • RadFolio: Students will develop a diagnostic radiography ePortfolio site (RadFolio).
  • 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 provided on clinical sonography

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 16: Image Interpretation Review; Medically Significant Findings (MSF) Review and Consolidation; Ultrasound Lab, Lecture (6 hr) LO13 LO14 LO15 LO16 LO17 LO18 LO19
Seminar Day Thursday Week 16: Image Interpretation assessment, Ultrasound Lab Lecture (4 hr) LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13 LO14 LO15 LO16 LO17 LO18 LO19
Week 01 Introduction to Unit; ePortfolio Introduction - Demonstrating MRPBA Competencies, Graduate Qualities; Learning skills; IPL, Communication, Professional ethics Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
RadFolio Tutorial 1 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 02 Principles of Clinical Sonography Lecture (2 hr) LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11
RadFolio Tutorial 1 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 03 Abdominal Sonography Lecture (2 hr) LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12
Ultrasound Principles Tutorial (2 hr) LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10
Week 04 Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound Lecture (2 hr) LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12
Ultrasound Principles Tutorial (2 hr) LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10
Week 05 Superficial Structures Ultrasound Lecture (2 hr) LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12
Ultrasound Applications Tutorial (2 hr) LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12
Week 06 Cardiovascular Ultrasound Lecture (2 hr) LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12
Ultrasound Applications Tutorial (2 hr) LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12
Week 07 Class Test Lecture (2 hr) LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12
Radfolio Tutorial 2 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6

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.

Required readings

Provided on Canvas site.

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
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Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
Domain 2.5.a. Participate in peer assessment, standard setting, mentorship and provide developmental support to other medical radiation practitioners and other members of the healthcare team.
Domain 4.2.a. Comply with legal and professional responsibilities to complete CPD.
Domain 4.2.b. Critically reflect on own strengths and limitations to identify learning needed to improve and adapt professional practice.
Domain 4.2.c. Seek input from others to confirm learning needs of self and others to enhance the quality of patient/client care.
Domain 4.2.d. Plan and implement steps to address professional learning and development needs.
LO2
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
Domain 4.2.a. Comply with legal and professional responsibilities to complete CPD.
Domain 4.2.b. Critically reflect on own strengths and limitations to identify learning needed to improve and adapt professional practice.
Domain 4.2.c. Seek input from others to confirm learning needs of self and others to enhance the quality of patient/client care.
Domain 4.2.d. Plan and implement steps to address professional learning and development needs.
LO3
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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.
1.5.a. Identify factors or conditions that may affect the patient’s/client’s behaviour and/or capacity to provide informed consent and undergo the procedure and triage patients/clients when needed.
1.5.e. Identify contraindications and limitations of medical radiation services, determine appropriate adjustments to procedures.
1.5.f. Perform patient/client assessment and medical radiation examination/treatment in accordance with the patient/client need and choice, legislation, registration standards, codes and guidelines.
1.6.a. Consider the limitations/restrictions in the use of techniques and devices for reproducibility of procedures concerning the patient’s/client’s condition and presentation.
Domain 2.1.b. Manage personal, mental and physical health to ensure fitness to practise.
Domain 2.1.d. Apply the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia’s Code of conduct to practice.
Domain 2.2.b. Apply the principles of cultural competence and culturally safe care to practice.
Domain 2.2.c. Display appropriate professional behaviour in patient/client interactions.
Domain 3.1.b. Communicate effectively with the patient/client (and at times beyond the patient/client) to collect and convey information about the proposed examination/treatment.
Domain 3.1.c. Convey knowledge and procedural information in ways that create trust and confidence and respects the patient/client’s confidentiality, privacy and dignity.
Domain 3.2.b. Understand, acknowledge and respect the roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members and other service providers, and work effectively and collaboratively with them.
Domain 4.2.a. Comply with legal and professional responsibilities to complete CPD.
Domain 4.2.b. Critically reflect on own strengths and limitations to identify learning needed to improve and adapt professional practice.
Domain 4.2.c. Seek input from others to confirm learning needs of self and others to enhance the quality of patient/client care.
Domain 4.2.d. Plan and implement steps to address professional learning and development needs.
LO4
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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.
1.5.a. Identify factors or conditions that may affect the patient’s/client’s behaviour and/or capacity to provide informed consent and undergo the procedure and triage patients/clients when needed.
1.5.e. Identify contraindications and limitations of medical radiation services, determine appropriate adjustments to procedures.
1.5.f. Perform patient/client assessment and medical radiation examination/treatment in accordance with the patient/client need and choice, legislation, registration standards, codes and guidelines.
1.6.a. Consider the limitations/restrictions in the use of techniques and devices for reproducibility of procedures concerning the patient’s/client’s condition and presentation.
Domain 2.1.b. Manage personal, mental and physical health to ensure fitness to practise.
Domain 2.1.d. Apply the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia’s Code of conduct to practice.
Domain 2.2.b. Apply the principles of cultural competence and culturally safe care to practice.
Domain 2.2.c. Display appropriate professional behaviour in patient/client interactions.
Domain 3.1.b. Communicate effectively with the patient/client (and at times beyond the patient/client) to collect and convey information about the proposed examination/treatment.
Domain 3.1.c. Convey knowledge and procedural information in ways that create trust and confidence and respects the patient/client’s confidentiality, privacy and dignity.
Domain 3.2.b. Understand, acknowledge and respect the roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members and other service providers, and work effectively and collaboratively with them.
Domain 4.2.a. Comply with legal and professional responsibilities to complete CPD.
Domain 4.2.b. Critically reflect on own strengths and limitations to identify learning needed to improve and adapt professional practice.
Domain 4.2.c. Seek input from others to confirm learning needs of self and others to enhance the quality of patient/client care.
Domain 4.2.d. Plan and implement steps to address professional learning and development needs.
LO5
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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.
1.5.a. Identify factors or conditions that may affect the patient’s/client’s behaviour and/or capacity to provide informed consent and undergo the procedure and triage patients/clients when needed.
1.5.e. Identify contraindications and limitations of medical radiation services, determine appropriate adjustments to procedures.
1.5.f. Perform patient/client assessment and medical radiation examination/treatment in accordance with the patient/client need and choice, legislation, registration standards, codes and guidelines.
1.6.a. Consider the limitations/restrictions in the use of techniques and devices for reproducibility of procedures concerning the patient’s/client’s condition and presentation.
Domain 2.1.b. Manage personal, mental and physical health to ensure fitness to practise.
Domain 2.1.d. Apply the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia’s Code of conduct to practice.
Domain 2.2.b. Apply the principles of cultural competence and culturally safe care to practice.
Domain 2.2.c. Display appropriate professional behaviour in patient/client interactions.
Domain 3.1.b. Communicate effectively with the patient/client (and at times beyond the patient/client) to collect and convey information about the proposed examination/treatment.
Domain 3.1.c. Convey knowledge and procedural information in ways that create trust and confidence and respects the patient/client’s confidentiality, privacy and dignity.
Domain 3.2.b. Understand, acknowledge and respect the roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members and other service providers, and work effectively and collaboratively with them.
Domain 4.2.a. Comply with legal and professional responsibilities to complete CPD.
Domain 4.2.b. Critically reflect on own strengths and limitations to identify learning needed to improve and adapt professional practice.
Domain 4.2.c. Seek input from others to confirm learning needs of self and others to enhance the quality of patient/client care.
Domain 4.2.d. Plan and implement steps to address professional learning and development needs.
LO6
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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.
1.5.a. Identify factors or conditions that may affect the patient’s/client’s behaviour and/or capacity to provide informed consent and undergo the procedure and triage patients/clients when needed.
1.5.e. Identify contraindications and limitations of medical radiation services, determine appropriate adjustments to procedures.
1.5.f. Perform patient/client assessment and medical radiation examination/treatment in accordance with the patient/client need and choice, legislation, registration standards, codes and guidelines.
1.6.a. Consider the limitations/restrictions in the use of techniques and devices for reproducibility of procedures concerning the patient’s/client’s condition and presentation.
Domain 2.1.b. Manage personal, mental and physical health to ensure fitness to practise.
Domain 2.1.d. Apply the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia’s Code of conduct to practice.
Domain 2.2.b. Apply the principles of cultural competence and culturally safe care to practice.
Domain 2.2.c. Display appropriate professional behaviour in patient/client interactions.
Domain 3.1.b. Communicate effectively with the patient/client (and at times beyond the patient/client) to collect and convey information about the proposed examination/treatment.
Domain 3.1.c. Convey knowledge and procedural information in ways that create trust and confidence and respects the patient/client’s confidentiality, privacy and dignity.
Domain 3.2.b. Understand, acknowledge and respect the roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members and other service providers, and work effectively and collaboratively with them.
Domain 4.2.a. Comply with legal and professional responsibilities to complete CPD.
Domain 4.2.b. Critically reflect on own strengths and limitations to identify learning needed to improve and adapt professional practice.
Domain 4.2.c. Seek input from others to confirm learning needs of self and others to enhance the quality of patient/client care.
Domain 4.2.d. Plan and implement steps to address professional learning and development needs.
LO7
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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.
LO8
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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.
LO9
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.2.e. Manage clinical information (information and images) appropriately and consider the workflow between the different clinical information management systems.
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.
1.4.a. Understand the patient’s/client’s clinical history, referral and current medical information to confirm the requested or prescribed procedure is appropriate, drawing on knowledge of other imaging and treatment pathways.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
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.
1.4.a. Understand the patient’s/client’s clinical history, referral and current medical information to confirm the requested or prescribed procedure is appropriate, drawing on knowledge of other imaging and treatment pathways.
1.5.b. Identify patient/client preparation requirements.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
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.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
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.
1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
1.4.a. Understand the patient’s/client’s clinical history, referral and current medical information to confirm the requested or prescribed procedure is appropriate, drawing on knowledge of other imaging and treatment pathways.
1.7.b. Apply quality criteria to assure image quality, evaluate medical images and identify any urgent and/or unexpected findings.
1.7.c. If the practitioner identifies any urgent or unexpected findings, take appropriate and timely action to ensure the immediate management of the patient/client.
1A.1.c. Use standard radiographic projections and exposure factors for the patient’s/client’s body area being examined and, when appropriate, modify them to consider patient/client presentation, clinical indications and mechanisms of injury.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
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.
1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
1.4.a. Understand the patient’s/client’s clinical history, referral and current medical information to confirm the requested or prescribed procedure is appropriate, drawing on knowledge of other imaging and treatment pathways.
1.7.b. Apply quality criteria to assure image quality, evaluate medical images and identify any urgent and/or unexpected findings.
1.7.c. If the practitioner identifies any urgent or unexpected findings, take appropriate and timely action to ensure the immediate management of the patient/client.
1A.1.c. Use standard radiographic projections and exposure factors for the patient’s/client’s body area being examined and, when appropriate, modify them to consider patient/client presentation, clinical indications and mechanisms of injury.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
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.
1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
1.4.a. Understand the patient’s/client’s clinical history, referral and current medical information to confirm the requested or prescribed procedure is appropriate, drawing on knowledge of other imaging and treatment pathways.
1.7.b. Apply quality criteria to assure image quality, evaluate medical images and identify any urgent and/or unexpected findings.
1.7.c. If the practitioner identifies any urgent or unexpected findings, take appropriate and timely action to ensure the immediate management of the patient/client.
1A.1.c. Use standard radiographic projections and exposure factors for the patient’s/client’s body area being examined and, when appropriate, modify them to consider patient/client presentation, clinical indications and mechanisms of injury.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
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.
1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
1.4.a. Understand the patient’s/client’s clinical history, referral and current medical information to confirm the requested or prescribed procedure is appropriate, drawing on knowledge of other imaging and treatment pathways.
1.7.b. Apply quality criteria to assure image quality, evaluate medical images and identify any urgent and/or unexpected findings.
1.7.c. If the practitioner identifies any urgent or unexpected findings, take appropriate and timely action to ensure the immediate management of the patient/client.
1A.1.c. Use standard radiographic projections and exposure factors for the patient’s/client’s body area being examined and, when appropriate, modify them to consider patient/client presentation, clinical indications and mechanisms of injury.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
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.
1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
1.4.a. Understand the patient’s/client’s clinical history, referral and current medical information to confirm the requested or prescribed procedure is appropriate, drawing on knowledge of other imaging and treatment pathways.
1.7.b. Apply quality criteria to assure image quality, evaluate medical images and identify any urgent and/or unexpected findings.
1.7.c. If the practitioner identifies any urgent or unexpected findings, take appropriate and timely action to ensure the immediate management of the patient/client.
1A.1.c. Use standard radiographic projections and exposure factors for the patient’s/client’s body area being examined and, when appropriate, modify them to consider patient/client presentation, clinical indications and mechanisms of injury.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
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.
1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
1.4.a. Understand the patient’s/client’s clinical history, referral and current medical information to confirm the requested or prescribed procedure is appropriate, drawing on knowledge of other imaging and treatment pathways.
1.7.b. Apply quality criteria to assure image quality, evaluate medical images and identify any urgent and/or unexpected findings.
1.7.c. If the practitioner identifies any urgent or unexpected findings, take appropriate and timely action to ensure the immediate management of the patient/client.
1A.1.c. Use standard radiographic projections and exposure factors for the patient’s/client’s body area being examined and, when appropriate, modify them to consider patient/client presentation, clinical indications and mechanisms of injury.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
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.
1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
1.4.a. Understand the patient’s/client’s clinical history, referral and current medical information to confirm the requested or prescribed procedure is appropriate, drawing on knowledge of other imaging and treatment pathways.
1.7.b. Apply quality criteria to assure image quality, evaluate medical images and identify any urgent and/or unexpected findings.
1.7.c. If the practitioner identifies any urgent or unexpected findings, take appropriate and timely action to ensure the immediate management of the patient/client.
1A.1.c. Use standard radiographic projections and exposure factors for the patient’s/client’s body area being examined and, when appropriate, modify them to consider patient/client presentation, clinical indications and mechanisms of injury.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.1.a A T P Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
1.1.b A T P Apply knowledge of the scientific explanations underpinning disease and injuries affecting the human body to enable delivery of safe, high-quality examinations/treatment.
1.1.c A T P Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
1.2.e A T P Manage clinical information (information and images) appropriately and consider the workflow between the different clinical information management systems.
1.3.a A T P Understand the different imaging and treatment pathways in medical radiation practice.
1.3.b A T P Understand the modalities and equipment used in the different imaging and treatment pathways across medical radiation practice.
1.4.a A T P Understand the patient’s/client’s clinical history, referral and current medical information to confirm the requested or prescribed procedure is appropriate, drawing on knowledge of other imaging and treatment pathways.
1.5.a A T P Identify factors or conditions that may affect the patient’s/client’s behaviour and/or capacity to provide informed consent and undergo the procedure and triage patients/clients when needed.
1.5.b A T P Identify patient/client preparation requirements.
1.5.e A T P Identify contraindications and limitations of medical radiation services, determine appropriate adjustments to procedures.
1.5.f A T P Perform patient/client assessment and medical radiation examination/treatment in accordance with the patient/client need and choice, legislation, registration standards, codes and guidelines.
1.6.a A T P Consider the limitations/restrictions in the use of techniques and devices for reproducibility of procedures concerning the patient’s/client’s condition and presentation.
1.7.b A T P Apply quality criteria to assure image quality, evaluate medical images and identify any urgent and/or unexpected findings.
1.7.c A T P If the practitioner identifies any urgent or unexpected findings, take appropriate and timely action to ensure the immediate management of the patient/client.
1A.1.c A T P Use standard radiographic projections and exposure factors for the patient’s/client’s body area being examined and, when appropriate, modify them to consider patient/client presentation, clinical indications and mechanisms of injury.
Domain 2.1.b A T P Manage personal, mental and physical health to ensure fitness to practise.
Domain 2.1.d A T P Apply the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia’s Code of conduct to practice.
Domain 2.2.b A T P Apply the principles of cultural competence and culturally safe care to practice.
Domain 2.2.c A T P Display appropriate professional behaviour in patient/client interactions.
Domain 2.5.a A T P Participate in peer assessment, standard setting, mentorship and provide developmental support to other medical radiation practitioners and other members of the healthcare team.
Domain 3.1.b A T P Communicate effectively with the patient/client (and at times beyond the patient/client) to collect and convey information about the proposed examination/treatment.
Domain 3.1.c A T P Convey knowledge and procedural information in ways that create trust and confidence and respects the patient/client’s confidentiality, privacy and dignity.
Domain 3.2.b A T P Understand, acknowledge and respect the roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members and other service providers, and work effectively and collaboratively with them.
Domain 4.2.a A T P Comply with legal and professional responsibilities to complete CPD.
Domain 4.2.b A T P Critically reflect on own strengths and limitations to identify learning needed to improve and adapt professional practice.
Domain 4.2.c A T P Seek input from others to confirm learning needs of self and others to enhance the quality of patient/client care.
Domain 4.2.d A T P Plan and implement steps to address professional learning and development needs.

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

Changes for 2021 resulting from the 'Close the Loop Response' for MRSC5050 Advanced Practice in MRS, Sem 2, 2020. Last year a wonderful 7 students (10% of the class) took the trouble to complete the USS and provide me with comments. It was greatly appreciated as I had to run this unit quite differently due to the restrictions of Covid-19 and the adjustments to clinical placements. While the response rate was a bit disappointing, it was understandable given we had our final ‘on campus’ week so late in the year (week 17 in 2020). The mean satisfaction score for ‘quality of teaching by the teacher(s)’ was 4.43 (out of 5.0), down from 4.63 2019, which is quite reasonable given the circumstances. The scores for the 5 other questions varied from 4.00 to 4.43. Put another way, for each question, approx. 86% of students agreed, or strongly agreed, positively with statements such as having good access to valuable learning resources, and the unit improving student confidence for future professional work. The lowest scoring item at 4.00 / 5 was ‘I I felt part of a learning community’. The educational research into teaching in Covid-19 has hit the journals, and have investigated and put in measures to hopefully address this for the 2021 cohort of students. While the numbers are good, the most important thing I find is the comments provided. As a qualitative researcher, I look for patterns, clusters and themes in the comments in order to address student concerns. Most students in 2020 enjoyed all three modules, a typical statement being: ‘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’. The thing respondents felt most needed improvement was the availability of marking rubrics earlier, which I have fixed for 2021. We also tried the end-of-semester ‘on-campus seminar week’ for the first time, and it was felt there was too much content. So I have worked with the UoS coordinators to address this. Some students took the time to give detailed comments, which I 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!!

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