Outline

Academic unit	Clinical Imaging
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	MRTY1031 and MRTY1036 and MRTY1037 and MRTY2101
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Coordinator	Laura Di Michele, laura.dimichele@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Placement	Clinical Supervisor final assessment Clinical skills assessment	50%	Multiple weeks	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Competency manual Competency assessment	0%	Multiple weeks	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	OSCE OSCE Assessment	25%	Multiple weeks	15 minute
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Reflective case study Case study	25%	Multiple weeks	1200 words
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ?

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	The overall unit grading awarded when you fail to meet the minimum standards on a placement performance assessment that is a barrier task, regardless of cumulative performance on the other assessment tasks. As this unit includes placement components, students are reminded that the FMH Sydney School of Health Sciences Placement Provisions apply. An automatic fail will be awarded for any assessment item where a student breaches client/ patient privacy.

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. demonstrate effective oral communication in the workplace including interactions with staff, other health practitioners, patients and accompanying persons
LO2. recognise communication barriers and apply strategies to facilitate effective communication
LO3. demonstrate an understanding of radiation safety principles to a level safe to enter the clinical environment
LO4. confirm the appropriateness of clinical procedures, including understanding clinical indicators and radiation risks
LO5. demonstrate an understanding of the principles of work, health and safety, and apply these principles to the radiographic workplace
LO6. demonstrate an understanding of the function of computed radiography and direct radiography equipment, and apply this knowledge in effectively using the equipment in the radiographic workplace
LO7. demonstrate an understanding of the principles of infection control and aseptic technique, and apply these principles to the radiographic workplace
LO8. demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology as relevant to the role of a radiographer
LO9. apply knowledge of standard specialised projections, exposure factors and image criteria for the appendicular skeleton, chest, abdomen and pelvis regions
LO10. implement safe radiation practice for general radiographic examinations of the appendicular skeleton, chest, abdomen and pelvis
LO11. effectively undertake the role of a student diagnostic radiographer and function as a member of the interdisciplinary team, including displaying appropriate professionalism and teamwork skills in the workplace.

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 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.d. Provide an opportunity for the patient/client to explore the purpose of the proposed examination/treatment, the methods used and the usual patient/client experience. 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. Domain 3.1.g. Make provisions to engage third parties to facilitate effective communication when needed. Domain 3.1.h. Obtain informed consent, explaining the purpose, risks and benefits of the proposed examination/treatment. Domain 3.2. Collaborate with other health practitioners. Domain 3.2.a. Establish and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with 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.c. Follow accepted protocols and procedures to provide relevant and timely verbal and written communication. 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.
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 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 3. Communicator and collaborator 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.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. Domain 3.1.g. Make provisions to engage third parties to facilitate effective communication when needed.
	Professional capabilities for 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.c. Identify patients/clients most at risk, including pregnant women and the foetus, breastfeeding mothers and their children. 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.c. Apply knowledge of radiobiology and medical radiation physics to examinations/treatment. Domain 5.1.e. Review the referral and associated examinations/treatment prescription to ensure appropriate justification, limitation and optimisation. 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 5.2.e. Apply relevant quality frameworks to practice. Domain 5.4.b. Report on all incidents (including radiation and radioactivity incidents) as needed.
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation 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. 1.3. Understand and apply the different methods of imaging and treatment. 1.3.a. Understand the different imaging and treatment pathways in medical radiation practice. 1.3.b. Understand the modalities and equipment used in the different imaging and treatment pathways across 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. 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.c. Identify patients/clients most at risk, including pregnant women and the foetus, breastfeeding mothers and their children. 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.d. Provide appropriate patient/client care before, during and after the examination/treatment. 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. 1A.3.b. Apply appropriate imaging parameters for the patient/client presentation. 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. Domain 2.1.d. Apply the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia’s Code of conduct to practice. Domain 2.1.e. Provide relevant information to the patient/client and implement appropriate methods to obtain informed consent. Domain 2.1.f. Apply knowledge of the Australian healthcare system 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. Domain 2.1.h. Exercise appropriate levels of autonomy and professional judgement in a variety of medical radiation practice settings. Domain 2.3.a. Make appropriate professional decisions about the care of patients. Domain 5. Radiation safety and risk manager 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.e. Review the referral and associated examinations/treatment prescription to ensure appropriate justification, limitation and optimisation. 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.
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 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.c. Apply knowledge of radiobiology and medical radiation physics to examinations/treatment. Domain 5.1.d. Apply knowledge of radiobiology and radiation dose adjustment to deliver safe and effective patient/client outcomes. Domain 5.1.e. Review the referral and associated examinations/treatment prescription to ensure appropriate justification, limitation and optimisation. Domain 5.1.f. Identify radiation risks and implement effective and appropriate risk management systems and procedures. 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.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. 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. 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.g. Provide information on radiation-related hazards and control measures to others in the workplace.
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 1. Medical radiation practitioner 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. 1.3.b. Understand the modalities and equipment used in the different imaging and treatment pathways across medical radiation practice. 1.3.c. Understand use of CT, MRI and PET in the localisation of a range of cancer sites, patient/client presentations and related planning procedures. 1.5.d. Select appropriate equipment and triage patients/clients according to their clinical presentation, national standards and other factors. 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. 1A.1.b. Prepare the patient/client for the examination, including positioning the patient/client for the best diagnostic outcome. 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. 1A.1.d. Select appropriate equipment, receptor type and set equipment geometry for the examination. 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. 1A.2.c. Prepare the patient/client for the examination, including positioning the patient/client for the best diagnostic outcome. (1A.2) 1A.2.d. Apply knowledge of equipment geometry for procedures. 1A.2.e. Apply knowledge of imaging acquisition modes and radiation dose rates. 1A.2.f. Perform image post-processing techniques. (1A.2) 1A.2.h. Apply knowledge of medical equipment and prostheses used in the angiography and operating theatre setting. 1A.2.i. Collaborate in the design and evaluation of fluoroscopy and angiography protocols. 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 5.3.a. Check and confirm that all equipment is in good order and operating within acceptable parameters.
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - Domain 5.2. Protect and enhance patient/client safety. Domain 5.2.d. Identify and manage risk of infection, including during aseptic procedures.
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 1. Medical radiation practitioner 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. 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 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.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. Domain 2.1.d. Apply the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia’s Code of conduct to practice. Domain 2.1.e. Provide relevant information to the patient/client and implement appropriate methods to obtain informed consent. Domain 2.1.f. Apply knowledge of the Australian healthcare system 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. Domain 2.1.h. Exercise appropriate levels of autonomy and professional judgement in a variety of medical radiation practice settings. 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 2.3. Take responsibility and accountability for professional decisions. Domain 2.3.a. Make appropriate professional decisions about the care of patients. Domain 2.3.b. Recognise and respond appropriately to unsafe or unprofessional practice. Domain 2.3.c. Integrate organisational policies and guidelines with professional standards and apply to practice. Domain 2.4. Advocate on behalf of the patient/client when appropriate. 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 2.4.b. Recognise when it may be appropriate to intervene on behalf of the patient/client. Domain 2.4.c. Recognise when an alternative patient/client pathway may be more appropriate and make recommendations to other practitioners. Domain 2.5. Seek opportunities to progress the profession 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 2.5.b. Use appropriate strategies to effectively supervise students in the work environment and deliver feedback (verbal and written) to the student and the education provider on their performance. Domain 4. Evidence-informed practitioner Domain 4.1. Resolve challenges through application of critical thinking and reflective practice. Domain 4.1.a. Identify the challenge or question and the information that is needed to respond. Domain 4.1.b. Find, critically appraise, interpret and apply best available research evidence to inform clinical reasoning and professional decision-making. Domain 4.1.c. Provide evidence-informed patient/client-centred care by carefully considering the purpose of the proposed examination/treatment, reviewing existing protocols and methods, reflecting on clinical challenges or experiences and integrating knowledge and findings into practice. Domain 4.1.d. Recognise opportunities to contribute to the development of new knowledge through research and enquiry. Domain 4.2. Identify ongoing professional learning needs and opportunities Domain 4.2.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. Domain 5.1.e. Review the referral and associated examinations/treatment prescription to ensure appropriate justification, limitation and optimisation. 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.
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 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. 1.3. Understand and apply the different methods of imaging and treatment. 1.3.a. Understand the different imaging and treatment pathways in medical radiation practice. 1.3.b. Understand the modalities and equipment used in the different imaging and treatment pathways across 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. 1.5.d. Select appropriate equipment and triage patients/clients according to their clinical presentation, national standards and other factors. 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. Implement techniques for patient/client stabilisation and reproducibility of procedures and outcomes. 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. 1.6.b. Identify the type and method of stabilisation needed for the type and purpose of the procedure and the patient/client condition and presentation. 1.6.c. Use or adapt suitable stabilisation and ancillary equipment. 1.6.d. Perform the appropriate stabilisation before starting the procedure. 1.7.b. Apply quality criteria to assure image quality, evaluate medical images and identify any urgent and/or unexpected findings. Domain 2.1.h. Exercise appropriate levels of autonomy and professional judgement in a variety of medical radiation practice settings. 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 5.1.c. Apply knowledge of radiobiology and medical radiation physics to examinations/treatment. Domain 5.1.d. Apply knowledge of radiobiology and radiation dose adjustment to deliver safe and effective patient/client outcomes. Domain 5.1.e. Review the referral and associated examinations/treatment prescription to ensure appropriate justification, limitation and optimisation. 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 - 1. Medical radiation practitioner 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. 1.3.b. Understand the modalities and equipment used in the different imaging and treatment pathways across 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. 1.5. Assess the patient’s/client’s capacity to receive care. 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.c. Identify patients/clients most at risk, including pregnant women and the foetus, breastfeeding mothers and their children. 1.5.d. Select appropriate equipment and triage patients/clients according to their clinical presentation, national standards and other factors. 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.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. 1A.1.b. Prepare the patient/client for the examination, including positioning the patient/client for the best diagnostic outcome. 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. 1A.1.d. Select appropriate equipment, receptor type and set equipment geometry for the examination. 1A.1.f. Critically evaluate images against radiographic criteria including assessment of exposure index, field of view and anatomical rotation. Domain 2. Professional and ethical practitioner Domain 2.1.d. Apply the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia’s Code of conduct to practice. 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.c. Apply knowledge of radiobiology and medical radiation physics to examinations/treatment. Domain 5.1.d. Apply knowledge of radiobiology and radiation dose adjustment to deliver safe and effective patient/client outcomes. Domain 5.1.e. Review the referral and associated examinations/treatment prescription to ensure appropriate justification, limitation and optimisation. Domain 5.1.f. Identify radiation risks and implement effective and appropriate risk management systems and procedures. 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.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 5.3.a. Check and confirm that all equipment is in good order and operating within acceptable parameters.
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 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. 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 2.2.d. Identify and respect appropriate boundaries between patients/clients and health professionals. Domain 2.3. Take responsibility and accountability for professional decisions. Domain 2.3.a. Make appropriate professional decisions about the care of patients. Domain 2.3.b. Recognise and respond appropriately to unsafe or unprofessional practice. Domain 2.3.c. Integrate organisational policies and guidelines with professional standards and apply to 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 3. Communicator and collaborator Domain 3.1. Communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with the patient/client and their family or carers. Domain 3.1.g. Make provisions to engage third parties to facilitate effective communication when needed. Domain 3.2. Collaborate with other health practitioners. Domain 3.2.a. Establish and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with 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.c. Follow accepted protocols and procedures to provide relevant and timely verbal and written communication. 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 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 -

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.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.
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.
1.4.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.
1.5.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.c		Identify patients/clients most at risk, including pregnant women and the foetus, breastfeeding mothers and their children.
1.5.d		Select appropriate equipment and triage patients/clients according to their clinical presentation, national standards and other factors.
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.
1.6.b		Identify the type and method of stabilisation needed for the type and purpose of the procedure and the patient/client condition and presentation.
1.6.c		Use or adapt suitable stabilisation and ancillary equipment.
1.6.d		Perform the appropriate stabilisation before starting the procedure.
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.
1.8.a		Apply the principles of safe and effective use of medicines to practice.
1.8.b		Recognise the risks, precautions and contraindications of the use of medicines, informed by the patient’s/client’s current pathology status.
1A.1.a		Operate projection radiography systems safely and effectively in a range of settings.
1A.1.b		Prepare the patient/client for the examination, including positioning the patient/client for the best diagnostic outcome.
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.
1A.1.d		Select appropriate equipment, receptor type and set equipment geometry for the examination.
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.
1A.2.a		Operate fluoroscopy and angiography systems safety and effectively in a range of settings.
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)
1A.2.d		Apply knowledge of equipment geometry for procedures.
1A.2.e		Apply knowledge of imaging acquisition modes and radiation dose rates.
1A.2.f		Perform image post-processing techniques. (1A.2)
1A.2.g		Prepare the patient/client and delivery systems with the appropriate contrast media using aseptic techniques.
1A.2.h		Apply knowledge of medical equipment and prostheses used in the angiography and operating theatre setting.
1A.3.a		Operate CT systems safely and effectively.
1A.3.b		Apply appropriate imaging parameters for the patient/client presentation.
1A.3.c		Adjust relative radiation dose levels based on the range of patient/client presentations.
1A.3.e		Perform and evaluate contrast and non-contrast CT examinations of the body and, when appropriate, modify them to consider patient/client presentation and clinical indications.
1A.3.f		Process data image sets, including multi-planar reformats and volume imaging.
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.e		Provide relevant information to the patient/client and implement appropriate methods to obtain informed consent.
Domain 2.1.f		Apply knowledge of the Australian healthcare system 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.
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 2.3.a		Make appropriate professional decisions about the care of patients.
Domain 2.3.b		Recognise and respond appropriately to unsafe or unprofessional practice.
Domain 2.3.c		Integrate organisational policies and guidelines with professional standards and apply to practice.
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 2.4.b		Recognise when it may be appropriate to intervene on behalf of the patient/client.
Domain 2.4.c		Recognise when an alternative patient/client pathway may be more appropriate and make recommendations to other practitioners.
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.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.d		Provide an opportunity for the patient/client to explore the purpose of the proposed examination/treatment, the methods used and the usual patient/client experience.
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.
Domain 3.1.g		Make provisions to engage third parties to facilitate effective communication when needed.
Domain 3.1.h		Obtain informed consent, explaining the purpose, risks and benefits of the proposed examination/treatment.
Domain 3.2.a		Establish and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with 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.c		Follow accepted protocols and procedures to provide relevant and timely verbal and written communication.
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 4.2.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.
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.c		Apply knowledge of radiobiology and medical radiation physics to examinations/treatment.
Domain 5.1.d		Apply knowledge of radiobiology and radiation dose adjustment to deliver safe and effective patient/client outcomes.
Domain 5.1.e		Review the referral and associated examinations/treatment prescription to ensure appropriate justification, limitation and optimisation.
Domain 5.1.f		Identify radiation risks and implement effective and appropriate risk management systems and procedures.
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.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.
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 5.4.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.

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MRTY2104: Radiography Work Integrated Learning 1

Intensive January, 2022 [Professional practice] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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