Outline

Overview

Radiography Work Integrated Learning 7 is the seventh of eight WIL UOS that allow students off campus experience in the diagnostic radiography workplace. Students will be expected to undertake a wide variety of radiographic examinations across the spectrum of general radiography. Students may gain experience in more complex modalities such as mammography and interventional radiology procedures.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	MRTY4042
Academic unit	Clinical Imaging
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	MRTY4040
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Susan Said, susan.said@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Placement	Clinical supervisor final assessment Assessment of clinical skills	50%	-	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Advanced modality competency manual Worksheets	0%	-	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Research report Report	50%	-	2000 words
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Clinical supervisor final assessment: Students will be assessed on clinical skills at the end of the placement based on what is expected for a year 4 student. Students will need to consistently demonstrate clinical skills throughout the placement. Remember all attributes will be assessed constantly, in other words, attitude to learning, eagerness to participate, and willingness to fit in and be a team player are all important. Clinical practice is about demonstrating an applied knowledge (theory to practice) of diagnostic radiography, and to have the necessary attributes of a health care professional.
Research report: This assessment task is designed to allow students to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the ways in which protocol changes can be implemented in a radiology department. A range of four research articles will be supplied to students, describing the results of protocol changes in a radiology department. Students are to choose one of these research articles to use as the basis for their assignment. Students are to complete a 2000 word report answering the questions contained in the marking rubric.
Advanced modalities competency manual: The focus of this assessment is to ensure that students are able to demonstrate observed experience in a range of advanced modalities when qualifying as a beginning radiographer. These records are required to be satisfactorily completed before graduation. Students must complete the worksheets based on an observed case in each respective modality of mammography, ultrasound, MRI and interventional/angiography.

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.

Learning support

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity	Learning outcomes

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: It is expected that all students must attend the compulsory clinical briefing in this subject in order to commence clinical placement. Students must also attend the clinical debriefing class to consolidate clinical experience.

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

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. demonstrate effective oral communication in the workplace including interactions with patients and their families, and staff members
LO2. recognise communication barriers and apply strategies to facilitate effective communication with patients and their families
LO3. provide each patient with an appropriate level of care and dignity, including respecting socio-cultural differences and behaving in a non- discriminatory manner
LO4. understand the principles of Work Health and Safety and apply these principles to the radiographic work place
LO5. work effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team, including applying the principles of self-directed learning in the work place
LO6. use patient information management systems appropriately
LO7. identify and respond to a patient’s deteriorating condition, or inability to undergo a procedure or treatment, consistent with duty of care and statutory requirements
LO8. demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology as relevant to the role of a radiographer
LO9. advise other members of the health care team regarding the appropriateness of a radiographic procedure
LO10. assume responsibility, and accept accountability, for professional decisions, including recognising and responding appropriately to unsafe or unprofessional practice and adhering to departmental policies and guidelines
LO11. demonstrate the ability to apply critical and reflective thinking to adapt the requested examination to an individual patient, with consideration for available clinical information
LO12. apply knowledge of standard specialised projections, exposure factors, image criteria and safe radiation practice for all routine and complex general radiographic examinations, including those that use contrast at the level of a beginning practitioner
LO13. apply knowledge of patient preparation, care and aftercare, image criteria and safe radiation practice for fluoroscopic examinations, including those that use fixed and mobile equipment, with or without contrast and with minimal supervision
LO14. perform and evaluate routine unenhanced and contrast CT examinations of the body and, when appropriate, modify them to take into account patient presentation and clinical indications, including volumetric set production
LO15. demonstrate the ability to assist in the preparation/acquisition of imaging for patients undergoing MRI examinations (with and without contrast), ultrasound examinations and hybrid imaging
LO16. demonstrate an understanding of and participate where possible in advanced imaging such as mammography and/or interventional radiography to a general level
LO17. apply clinical reasoning and reflective thinking skills to determine diagnostic acceptability of own work, including image critiquing, evaluation and image manipulation.

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

Responding to student feedback

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

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

Additional information

Work, health and safety

All students must complete the WHS Checklist and submit it by Friday of week 1 of placement to the WIL Clinical Administrator, Sarah Aley. The document can be emailed to fhs.mrsclinical@sydney.edu.au. Students who do not submit their WHS checklist by this date will be sent a reminder email asking them to submit this document. Students who fail to submit the WHS checklist after receiving this reminder will be asked to submit evidence to the unit of study coordinator as to why this has not been completed.

Disclaimer

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

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MRTY4042: Radiography Work Integrated Learning 7

Intensive March, 2020 [Professional practice] - Cumberland, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect