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MRTY2101: Radiographic Science 1

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Cumberland, Sydney

Overview

This unit of study builds upon foundation knowledge of imaging technology and patient care. Students will be expected to apply knowledge of general radiographic projections of the appendicular skeleton, including exposure factors, to a range of patient presentations and clinical indications. Using research as evidence for best practice, students will understand the clinical challenge/question and apply their knowledge of human anatomy in order to demonstrate adaptability of plain radiographic imaging technique.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Clinical Imaging
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	MRTY1038
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Sue Miller, sue.miller@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam	End of semester exam Online exam	60%	- Due date: 18 May 2020 at 17:00	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Practical Class Attendance Attendance at weekly practical class is mandatory	0%	Multiple weeks	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
In-semester test	Online Mid-semester assessment MCQ online	20%	Week 06 Due date: 03 Apr 2020 at 17:00	35 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
In-semester test	Online assessment Online MCQ exam	20%	Week 10 Due date: 08 May 2020 at 17:00	35 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Mid-semester online assessment: A 20 item online, multiple-choice exam on learning material presented in weeks 1 to 5.
OSCE: Practical examination of appendicular skeleton radiography.
End of semester exam: Closed-book written exam.

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 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.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

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
Week 01	1. Introduction to the unit of study; 2. Evidence based radiographic technique and pathology: sternum, SC joints and (adult) skeletal survey	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 01	Technique: sternum and SC joints	Practical (2 hr)
Week 02	Evidence-based radiographic technique, and common pathology fingers, thumb, and hand	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 02	Technique for fingers, thumb, and hand	Practical (2 hr)
Week 03	Evidence-based radiographic technique, and common pathology of the wrist and forearm	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 03	Technique for wrist and forearm	Practical (2 hr)
Week 04	Evidence-based radiographic technique, and common pathology elbow and humerus	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 04	Technique for elbow and humerus	Practical (2 hr)
Week 05	Radiographic technique and pathology of the shoulder, AC JT, and clavicle	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 05	Technique for shoulder, AC, and clavicle	Practical (2 hr)
Week 06	1. Upper limb adaptation of technique; 2. Trauma, geriatric, paediatric	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 06	Upper Limb-adaptation of technique	Practical (2 hr)
Week 07	Radiographic technique toes, foot, and calcaneum	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 07	Technique: toes and foot	Practical (2 hr)
Week 08	Radiographic technique: ankle and tib/fib	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 08	Technique: ankle and tib/fib	Practical (2 hr)
Week 09	Radiographic technique and pathology of the knee	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 09	Radiographic technique: knee	Practical (2 hr)
Week 10	1. Request form justification/the basics of an X-ray examination; 2. EOS exam format information	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 10	Pre OSCE practice session in allocated practical class groups	Practical (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The expected attendance requirements for your lectures and practical classes in this unit of study is 100%.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed on the Library eReserve link available on Canvas.

Recommended textbook for this unit of study:

Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy By: Bontrager, Lampignano 9th Edition Published: 5th May 2017, Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323399661.

n.b. a soft copy of the textbook is available from the library but it may not be this most current version, but it is acceptable for use in this unit of study.

There is also a small A5 Handbook of Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy that accompanies this textbook which you may wish to purchase instead of the larger complete textbook.

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 an ability to manually manipulate radiographic equipment in the context of preparing and performing a radiographic examination, including correct selection of exposures and positioning aids
LO2. understand the relationship between exposure, attenuation, and image quality as applied to the appendicular skeleton
LO3. demonstrate an ability to correctly process an image, including image identification parameters and image storage
LO4. apply knowledge of human anatomy to position patients for a range of general radiographic examinations of the upper and lower limb
LO5. identify and describe anatomical features of a resultant image relevant to the appendicular skeleton
LO6. apply knowledge in a simulated environment of standard radiographic projections to a range of common clinical scenarios
LO7. apply knowledge in a simulated environment of standard and specialised radiographic projections in a range of patient presentations, including paediatrics, trauma patients, and geriatric patients
LO8. understand specific mechanisms of injury and recognise the importance of clinical information in adapting radiographic technique
LO9. demonstrate an ability to adapt radiographic techniques to compliment clinical histories that indicate medically urgent findings on appendicular skeletal radiographs
LO10. acquire an ongoing knowledge of the role radiographers play in the care of patients
LO11. evaluate processes for the justification and optimisation of plain radiographic examinations, including a range of evidence
LO12. translate the outcome of a plain radiographic examination and show an understanding of the clinical context for further/comparative imaging
LO13. apply critical and reflective thinking to clinical scenarios, and how decisions made by radiographers impact upon the quality of clinical practice, patient care, and safety.

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.

More emphasis on practising for the OSCE in practical class will be a focus this semester.

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Weekly schedule

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Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

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Graduate qualities

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