Outline

Unit code	MRSC5050
Academic unit	Clinical Imaging
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	MRSC5044
Prerequisites ?	MRSC5049
Corequisites ?	MRSC5039
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Coordinator	Jillian Clarke, jillian.clarke@sydney.edu.au
Guest lecturer(s)	Samantha Thomas, samantha.thomas@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Jillian Clarke, jillian.clarke@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Online task	Image Interpretation Class Test MCQ and SAQ	20%	- Due date: 02 Dec 2022 at 09:00 Closing date: 02 Dec 2022	30 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	RadFolio ePortfolio due Friday Wk 14	45%	- Due date: 11 Nov 2022 at 23:00 Closing date: 11 Nov 2022	As discussed in RadFolio Tutorials
Outcomes assessed:
In-semester test (Record+)	Sonography class test MCQ and SAQ	35%	Week 08 Due date: 21 Sep 2022 at 12:00 Closing date: 21 Sep 2022	50 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
= Type B in-semester exam ?

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.

WK	Topic	Learning activity
-	Seminar Day Weds Week 17: Image Interpretation Review; Medically Significant Findings (MSF) Review and Consolidation	Lecture (6 hr)
Seminar Day Thursday Week 17: Image Interpretation assessment	Lecture (4 hr)
Week 01	1. Introduction to Unit; ePortfolio Introduction 2. Intro to Ultrasound Principles	Online class (2 hr)
RadFolio Tutorial 1	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	1. Principles (cont.) 2. Abdominal Ultrasound	Online class (2 hr)
RadFolio Tutorial 1	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	Superficial Structures Sonography	Online class (2 hr)
Ultrasound Principles	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 04	Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound	Online class (2 hr)
Ultrasound Principles	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	Cardiovascular Ultrasound	Online class (2 hr)
Ultrasound Applications	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	RadFolio 2 Q&A	Online class (2 hr)
Ultrasound Applications	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 07	Ultrasound Revision	Online class (2 hr)
Radfolio Tutorial 2 ONLINE	Online class (2 hr)
Week 08	Class Test	Individual study (2 hr)

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
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 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.
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 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.
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 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. National Safety and Quality Health Service - 1. Clinical Governance Standard 5. Comprehensive Care Standard
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 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.
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 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.
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 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.
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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. National Safety and Quality Health Service - 2. Partnering with Consumers Standard 5. Comprehensive Care Standard
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 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 - 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. National Safety and Quality Health Service - 2. Partnering with Consumers Standard
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 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 - 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. National Safety and Quality Health Service - 6. Communicating for Safety Standard 8. Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standard
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 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. National Safety and Quality Health Service - 6. Communicating for Safety Standard 8. Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standard
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 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. National Safety and Quality Health Service - 2. Partnering with Consumers Standard
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 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 - 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. National Safety and Quality Health Service - 5. Comprehensive Care Standard

National Safety and Quality Health Service -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
2		Partnering with Consumers Standard
5		Comprehensive Care Standard
6		Communicating for Safety Standard
8		Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standard

Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
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.
1.2.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.
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.b		Identify patient/client preparation requirements.
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.
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.
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 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 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.

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