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Unit of study_

MRTY1038: Foundations of Work Integrated Learning

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study is a foundation clinical unit in which students will be introduced to the fundamentals of professional practice. It aims to provide the student with the necessary knowledge required to undertake Work Integrated Learning placements. Aspects to be covered include professional communication, professional behaviour and teamwork, work health and safety, ethics and interprofessional practice.

Unit details and rules

Unit code MRTY1038
Academic unit Clinical Imaging
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Laura Di Michele, laura.dimichele@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Accelerate Communication Excellence (ACE)
Online module
0% - 1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO5 LO6
Final exam (Take-home short release) Type D final exam End of semester exam
Case Study
40% Formal exam period 1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO4 LO7 LO12 LO13 LO14 LO15 LO16 LO17 LO18 LO19
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Hand hygiene module
Online module
0% Week 04
Due date: 03 Sep 2021 at 23:59

Closing date: 17 Sep 2021
1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO13
Tutorial quiz Mid -Semester quiz
MCQ
20% Week 06 50 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO13 LO12 LO11 LO10 LO9 LO8 LO3 LO2
Assignment Cultural Competency
Reflection on Cultural Competence
40% Week 11
Due date: 25 Oct 2021 at 23:59

Closing date: 08 Nov 2021
1500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
Type D final exam = Type D final exam ?

Assessment summary

  • Submitted assignment: A Reflection on cultural competence. 
  • Mid semester exam: 40 multiple choice quiz
  • End of semester exam:  Case Study 1.5 hours
  • Accelerated communication excellence: Completion of an online module.
  • Hand Hygiene module: Completion of an online module.

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
Week 01 1.Australian Healthcare System and Medical Imaging Services 2. Communication and Medical Terminology Module Lecture (2 hr) LO8
Week 02 Communication and Cultural Competence Lecture (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Communication and Cultural Competence (groups 1,2) Tutorial (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 03 Work Health and Safety Part 1 Lecture (2 hr) LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13
Communication and Cultural Competence (groups 3, 4) Tutorial (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 04 Work Health and Safety Part 2 Lecture (2 hr) LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13
Work Health and Safety – manual handling and introduction to an x-ray room (Group1, 2) Tutorial (2 hr) LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13
Week 05 1. Ethics and AHPRA Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO12
Work Health and Safety – manual handling and introduction to an x-ray room (Group 3,4) Tutorial (2 hr) LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13
Week 06 Chest Lecture 1- Radiographic Positioning of the Chest Lecture (2 hr) LO16 LO17
Week 07 Chest Lecture 2 - Introduction to Chest Imaging Pathology Lecture (2 hr) LO15 LO17 LO18
1.Chest Practical 1 2.Medical Terminology (groups 3, 4) Tutorial (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO12 LO15 LO17
Week 08 Chest Lecture 3 - Geriatric and paediatric Chest Imaging Lecture (2 hr) LO5 LO15 LO16 LO17 LO18 LO19
1.Chest Practical 1 2. Medical Terminology (groups1, 2) Tutorial (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO12 LO15 LO17
Week 09 Chest lecture 4 - Chest scenarios, pathology and image critique Lecture (2 hr) LO15 LO16 LO17 LO18 LO19
Chest Practical 2 - (Groups 3, 4) Tutorial (2 hr) LO12 LO16 LO17 LO19
Week 10 Summary of Chest Radiography Lecture (2 hr) LO12 LO15 LO16 LO17 LO18 LO19
Chest practical 2 -(Groups 1, 2) Tutorial (2 hr) LO12 LO16 LO17 LO19
Week 11 Vital Signs and communicating urgent findings Lecture (2 hr) LO7 LO8 LO12 LO14 LO15 LO18
Chest Practical 3 - (Groups 3, 4) Tutorial (2 hr) LO12 LO16 LO17 LO19
Week 12 Revision and Q&A Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13 LO14 LO15 LO16 LO17 LO18 LO19
Chest Practical 3 - (Groups 1, 2) Tutorial (2 hr) LO12 LO16 LO17 LO19

Attendance and class requirements

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

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. understand the key elements of fitness to practice
  • LO2. understand your mandatory reporting obligations under the national law to notify about the conduct, health or performance of another health practitioner that may be placing the public at risk, as well as of your own impairment to practice
  • LO3. begin to practice in an ethical and professional manner, consistent with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements and with a good awareness of health care ethics and responsibilities
  • LO4. understand the influence of culture on patient attitudes and responses to medical radiation services
  • LO5. communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with patients and their family or carers
  • LO6. make appropriate adjustments to communication style to suit the particular needs of the patient including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • LO7. communicate aspects of the patient’s condition to other health practitioners, when it could impact on patient health outcomes
  • LO8. know the relevant areas of the Australian healthcare system including understanding and respecting the role of other health professions
  • LO9. understand and comply with statutory requirements, including relevant workplace health, safety legislation and adverse and critical incidents
  • LO10. demonstrate an awareness of radiation safety in the practice of diagnostic radiography
  • LO11. physically transfer a patient in a manner that is safe for both the patient and yourself
  • LO12. apply a system that ensures the correct identification of patients and correct matching of patients with their intended procedure
  • LO13. understand the transmission modes of hospital-acquired infection (host, agent and environment) and utilise established practices for preventing the transmission of infection in health care
  • LO14. demonstrate how to accurately assess and monitor a patient’s vital signs
  • LO15. understand and appropriately interpret medical terminology and abbreviations as you pertain to diagnostic radiography
  • LO16. demonstrate development of the skills required to perform general radiographic examinations of the chest
  • LO17. understand the reasons for a chest x-ray request and the associated needs of the patient pre, during, and immediately post the examination
  • LO18. recognise common chest pathology on a chest radiograph including those that require immediate action for medically significant findings
  • LO19. evaluate a chest radiograph for the assessment of its diagnostic qualities including patient history and clinical justification.

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 2.1.b. Manage personal, mental and physical health to ensure fitness to practise.
LO2
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
Domain 2.1. Practise in an ethical and professional manner, consistent with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
Domain 2.1.a. Understand and comply with legal responsibilities.
Domain 2.1.b. Manage personal, mental and physical health to ensure fitness to practise.
Domain 2.1.c. Understand mandatory reporting obligations and the grounds for a voluntary notification.
LO3
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
Domain 2. Professional and ethical practitioner
Domain 2.1. Practise in an ethical and professional manner, consistent with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
Domain 2.1.a. Understand and comply with legal responsibilities.
Domain 2.1.d. Apply the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia’s Code of conduct to practice.
Domain 2.1.g. Practice the basic principles underpinning bio-ethics in medical radiation practice and recognise and respond appropriately to ethical issues encountered in practice.
LO4
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
Domain 2.2. Provide each patient/client with dignity and care.
Domain 2.2.a. Recognise and evaluate the socio-cultural factors that may influence patient/client attitudes and responses to medical radiation services.
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 2.2.d. Identify and respect appropriate boundaries between patients/clients and health professionals.
Domain 2.4.a. Support and promote the rights and interests of patients/clients and support them to represent their own interests, when appropriate.
Domain 3. Communicator and collaborator
Domain 3.1. Communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with the patient/client and their family or carers.
Domain 3.1.a. Establish rapport with the patient/client to understand their issues and perspectives.
Domain 3.1.e. Identify likely communication barriers specific to individual patients/clients and/or family/carers and implement strategies to avoid or overcome them.
Domain 3.1.f. Make appropriate adjustments to communication style to suit the particular needs of the patient/client including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
LO5
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
Domain 3. Communicator and collaborator
Domain 3.1. Communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with the patient/client and their family or carers.
Domain 3.1.a. Establish rapport with the patient/client to understand their issues and perspectives.
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.
LO6
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
Domain 3. Communicator and collaborator
Domain 3.1. Communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with the patient/client and their family or carers.
Domain 3.1.a. Establish rapport with the patient/client to understand their issues and perspectives.
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 3.1.e. Identify likely communication barriers specific to individual patients/clients and/or family/carers and implement strategies to avoid or overcome them.
Domain 3.1.f. Make appropriate adjustments to communication style to suit the particular needs of the patient/client including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
LO7
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.2.g. Ensure clinical information is made available to the appropriate persons involved in the care of the patient.
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.2.b. Effectively communicate with the multidisciplinary team as the imaging request, patient history and previous medical images are reviewed, the patient is assessed to receive care and the procedure is planned.
Domain 3.2. Collaborate with other health practitioners.
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 3.2.d. Make recommendations to other members of the healthcare team about the suitability and application of the proposed medical radiation examination/treatment, when appropriate.
Domain 5.2. Protect and enhance patient/client safety.
Domain 5.2.a. Follow patient/client identification procedures to confirm the correct match of the patient/client with the intended examination/treatment and the correct anatomical site.
Domain 5.2.b. Review, communicate, record and manage patient/client information accurately, consistent with protocols, procedures and legislative requirements for maintaining patient/client records.
Domain 5.2.c. Identify and manage risks associated with patient/client transfer.
Domain 5.2.d. Identify and manage risk of infection, including during aseptic procedures.
Domain 5.2.e. Apply relevant quality frameworks to practice.
LO8
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
Domain 2.1.f. Apply knowledge of the Australian healthcare system to practice.
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.
LO9
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
Domain 5. Radiation safety and risk manager
Domain 5.1. Perform and provide safe radiation practice.
Domain 5.1.a. Comply with relevant radiation safety legislation.
Domain 5.1.b. Practice in accordance with relevant radiation safety guidelines.
Domain 5.1.g. Recognise and report on near misses and their consequences, in addition to adverse events and relevant contributing factors.
Domain 5.2. Protect and enhance patient/client safety.
Domain 5.2.b. Review, communicate, record and manage patient/client information accurately, consistent with protocols, procedures and legislative requirements for maintaining patient/client records.
Domain 5.2.e. Apply relevant quality frameworks to practice.
Domain 5.4. Maintain safety of the workplace and associated environments.
Domain 5.4.a. Identify safety hazards in the workplace and respond to incidents (including radiation and radioactivity incidents) in a timely and appropriate manner, in accordance with protocols and procedures.
Domain 5.4.b. Report on all incidents (including radiation and radioactivity incidents) as needed.
Domain 5.4.c. Manage the environmental risks of manufactured radiation and radioactivity.
Domain 5.4.d. Identify, confirm and implement methods of radiation management.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
Domain 5. Radiation safety and risk manager
Domain 5.1. Perform and provide safe radiation practice.
Domain 5.1.a. Comply with relevant radiation safety legislation.
Domain 5.1.b. Practice in accordance with relevant radiation safety guidelines.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
Domain 5.2. Protect and enhance patient/client safety.
Domain 5.2.c. Identify and manage risks associated with patient/client transfer.
Domain 5.4. Maintain safety of the workplace and associated environments.
Domain 5.4.a. Identify safety hazards in the workplace and respond to incidents (including radiation and radioactivity incidents) in a timely and appropriate manner, in accordance with protocols and procedures.
Domain 5.4.b. Report on all incidents (including radiation and radioactivity incidents) as needed.
Domain 5.4.c. Manage the environmental risks of manufactured radiation and radioactivity.
Domain 5.4.d. Identify, confirm and implement methods of radiation management.
Domain 5.4.e. Use safe and legal methods for managing manufactured radiation sources, including using appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment and complying with shielding requirements.
Domain 5.4.f. Use safe and legal methods for storing and disposing radioactive material and identify and minimise occupancy risks about proximity of radiation and radioactive storage.
Domain 5.4.g. Provide information on radiation-related hazards and control measures to others in the workplace.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.2. Use clinical information management systems appropriately.
1.2.a. Understand and comply with legislative responsibilities about data privacy, the ownership, storage, retention and destruction of patient/client records and other practice documentation.
1.2.b. Use clinical information management systems to accurately record patient/client history and any examination/treatment provided to the patient/client, ensuring that the correct examination/treatment is associated with the correct patient.
1.2.c. Ensure that stored clinical information (information and images) is associated with the correct patient/client and examination/treatment.
1.2.d. Identify and respond appropriately when clinical information is incorrectly associated with the identity of a patient/client and/or examination/treatment.
1.2.e. Manage clinical information (information and images) appropriately and consider the workflow between the different clinical information management systems.
1.2.f. Respond appropriately to data errors and/or system failures.
1.2.g. Ensure clinical information is made available to the appropriate persons involved in the care of the patient.
Domain 5.2. Protect and enhance patient/client safety.
Domain 5.2.a. Follow patient/client identification procedures to confirm the correct match of the patient/client with the intended examination/treatment and the correct anatomical site.
Domain 5.2.b. Review, communicate, record and manage patient/client information accurately, consistent with protocols, procedures and legislative requirements for maintaining patient/client records.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
Domain 5.2. Protect and enhance patient/client safety.
Domain 5.2.d. Identify and manage risk of infection, including during aseptic procedures.
Domain 5.4. Maintain safety of the workplace and associated environments.
Domain 5.4.a. Identify safety hazards in the workplace and respond to incidents (including radiation and radioactivity incidents) in a timely and appropriate manner, in accordance with protocols and procedures.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1. Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to practice.
1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
1.7. Deliver patient/client care.
1.7.a. Recognise patients/clients whose condition is deteriorating, or who are unable to undergo an examination/treatment and respond to their needs in an appropriate and timely way consistent with standards of safe and high-quality care. This includes calling for emergency help when needed.
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.
1.7.d. Provide appropriate patient/client care before, during and after the examination/treatment.
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 5.2. Protect and enhance patient/client safety.
Domain 5.2.a. Follow patient/client identification procedures to confirm the correct match of the patient/client with the intended examination/treatment and the correct anatomical site.
Domain 5.2.b. Review, communicate, record and manage patient/client information accurately, consistent with protocols, procedures and legislative requirements for maintaining patient/client records.
Domain 5.2.c. Identify and manage risks associated with patient/client transfer.
Domain 5.2.d. Identify and manage risk of infection, including during aseptic procedures.
Domain 5.2.e. Apply relevant quality frameworks to practice.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1. Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to 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.
1.3. Understand and apply the different methods of imaging and treatment.
1.3.a. Understand the different imaging and treatment pathways in medical radiation practice.
1.4. Confirm the procedure according to clinical indicators.
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.
1.4.b. Determine the appropriate imaging and/or treatment protocols and priorities, which consider the information collected during the interaction with the patient/client and knowledge of imaging and/or treatment options.
1.4.c. Adapt the requested examination/treatment to an individual patient/client considering available clinical information.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1. Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to 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.
1A. Diagnostic radiographer
1A.1. Perform projection radiography examinations in a range of settings.
1A.1.a. Operate projection radiography systems safely and effectively in a range of settings.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1. Medical radiation practitioner
1.1. Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to 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. Confirm the procedure according to clinical indicators.
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.
1.4.b. Determine the appropriate imaging and/or treatment protocols and priorities, which consider the information collected during the interaction with the patient/client and knowledge of imaging and/or treatment options.
1.5. Assess the patient’s/client’s capacity to receive care.
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.
1.7. Deliver patient/client care.
1.7.a. Recognise patients/clients whose condition is deteriorating, or who are unable to undergo an examination/treatment and respond to their needs in an appropriate and timely way consistent with standards of safe and high-quality care. This includes calling for emergency help when needed.
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.
1.7.d. Provide appropriate patient/client care before, during and after the examination/treatment.
1A. Diagnostic radiographer
1A.2.b. Effectively communicate with the multidisciplinary team as the imaging request, patient history and previous medical images are reviewed, the patient is assessed to receive care and the procedure is planned.
1A.2.c. Prepare the patient/client for the examination, including positioning the patient/client for the best diagnostic outcome. (1A.2)
Domain 3. Communicator and collaborator
Domain 3.1. Communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with the patient/client and their family or carers.
Domain 3.1.a. Establish rapport with the patient/client to understand their issues and perspectives.
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 3.2.c. Follow accepted protocols and procedures to provide relevant and timely verbal and written communication.
Domain 5.1.f. Identify radiation risks and implement effective and appropriate risk management systems and procedures.
Domain 5.2. Protect and enhance patient/client safety.
Domain 5.2.a. Follow patient/client identification procedures to confirm the correct match of the patient/client with the intended examination/treatment and the correct anatomical site.
Domain 5.2.b. Review, communicate, record and manage patient/client information accurately, consistent with protocols, procedures and legislative requirements for maintaining patient/client records.
Domain 5.2.c. Identify and manage risks associated with patient/client transfer.
Domain 5.2.d. Identify and manage risk of infection, including during aseptic procedures.
Domain 5.3. Implement quality assurance processes imaging or treating patients/clients.
Domain 5.3.a. Check and confirm that all equipment is in good order and operating within acceptable parameters.
Domain 5.3.b. Follow protocols to record details of all routine equipment checks.
Domain 5.3.c. Identify and take appropriate action to correct unacceptable condition or operation of all equipment.
Domain 5.3.d. Follow protocols to record and report non-conformance of all equipment.
Domain 5.4.a. Identify safety hazards in the workplace and respond to incidents (including radiation and radioactivity incidents) in a timely and appropriate manner, in accordance with protocols and procedures.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1. Medical radiation practitioner
1.1. Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to 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.
1.4.b. Determine the appropriate imaging and/or treatment protocols and priorities, which consider the information collected during the interaction with the patient/client and knowledge of imaging and/or treatment options.
1.4.c. Adapt the requested examination/treatment to an individual patient/client considering available clinical information.
1.7. Deliver patient/client care.
1.7.a. Recognise patients/clients whose condition is deteriorating, or who are unable to undergo an examination/treatment and respond to their needs in an appropriate and timely way consistent with standards of safe and high-quality care. This includes calling for emergency help when needed.
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.
1.7.d. Provide appropriate patient/client care before, during and after the examination/treatment.
1A.1.f. Critically evaluate images against radiographic criteria including assessment of exposure index, field of view and anatomical rotation.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1. Medical radiation practitioner
1.1. Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to 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.
1A.1.e. Perform image post-processing techniques.
1A.1.f. Critically evaluate images against radiographic criteria including assessment of exposure index, field of view and anatomical rotation.
Domain 5. Radiation safety and risk manager
Domain 5.2.e. Apply relevant quality frameworks to practice.

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

Changes to the timetabling of practical classes have been made after student feedback. Practicals now are longer and begin earlier in the semester.

This unit of study may require you to attend a teaching activity timetabled in teaching venues installed with the University’s Clinical Recording and Observation System (CROS) in the Susan Wakil Health Building. Students should be aware of the privacy and information management implications of this system. For more information, please refer to the University’s Privacy Statement.

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