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MRTY2101: Radiographic Science 1

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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
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MRTY1038
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Dania Abu Awwad, dania.abuawwad@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Dania Abu Awwad, dania.abuawwad@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Susan Said, susan.said@sydney.edu.au
Franziska Jerjen, franziska.jerjen@sydney.edu.au
Jacky Chen, jacky.chen1@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 2 April 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Participation Practical Class Attendance
Attendance at weekly practical class is mandatory
0% Multiple weeks Weeks 1-10 + IPL activity
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO13 LO12 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Supervised test
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Mid Semester Online Test
Supervised Online Test (proctoring with Live+).
20% Week 07
Due date: 10 Apr 2024 at 12:00
1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13
Skills-based evaluation OSCE practical skills test
Practical test using communication, x-ray equipment and patient positioning
30% Week 10
Due date: 03 May 2024 at 08:00

Closing date: 03 May 2024
N/A
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO13 LO11 LO10 LO9 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO4 LO2
Assignment End of Semester Assignment
Submitted Assignment (Group + Individual components)
50% Week 12
Due date: 14 May 2024 at 23:59
n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO11 LO12 LO13

Assessment summary

  • Mid-Semester Online test: Online multiple-choice exam 
  • OSCE: Practical examination (on campus - in x-ray rooms) assessing patient communication, handling of equipment, and radiographic positioning.
  • End of Semester Assignment: Submitted Assignment.
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.

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.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction and Hand Lecture (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13
Hand, Fingers, and Thumb Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO12 LO13
Week 02 Wrist and Forearm Lecture (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13
Wrist and Forearm Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO12 LO13
Week 03 Elbow and Humerus Lecture (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13
Elbow and Humerus Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO12 LO13
Week 04 Shoulder and Clavicle Lecture (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13
Shoulder and Clavicle Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO12 LO13
Week 05 Foot, Toes, and Calcaneum Lecture (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13
Foot, Toes, and Calcaneum Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO12 LO13
Week 06 Ankle and Tibia/Fibula Lecture (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13
Ankle and Tibia/Fibula Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO12 LO13
Week 08 Knee Lecture (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13
Knee Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO12 LO13
Week 09 Femur and Hip Lecture (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13
Femur and Hip Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO12 LO13
Week 10 Adaptation of Technique Lecture (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13
OSCE Practice Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO12 LO13
OSCE Practice + IPL Practical (8 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6 LO7 LO9 LO10 LO13
OSCE Practical (8 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13
Week 11 Critique - Upper and Lower Limb Lecture (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13

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:  Lampignano .10th edition (2020)

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 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 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
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.3.b. Understand the modalities and equipment used in the different imaging and treatment pathways across medical radiation practice.
1.3.d. Operate equipment and apply knowledge of laboratory procedures to practice when necessary.
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.
1A.1.a. Operate projection radiography systems safely and effectively in a range of settings.
1A.1.d. Select appropriate equipment, receptor type and set equipment geometry for the examination.
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.
LO2
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.7.b. Apply quality criteria to assure image quality, evaluate medical images and identify any urgent and/or unexpected findings.
1A.1.a. Operate projection radiography systems safely and effectively in a range of settings.
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 2.1.g. Practice the basic principles underpinning bio-ethics in medical radiation practice and recognise and respond appropriately to ethical issues encountered in practice.
LO3
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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.
1A.1.a. Operate projection radiography systems safely and effectively in a range of settings.
1A.1.e. Perform image post-processing techniques.
LO4
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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.
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.
LO5
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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.a. Operate projection radiography systems safely and effectively in a range of settings.
1A.1.f. Critically evaluate images against radiographic criteria including assessment of exposure index, field of view and anatomical rotation.
LO6
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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.
1.7.b. Apply quality criteria to assure image quality, evaluate medical images and identify any urgent and/or unexpected findings.
1A.1.a. Operate projection radiography systems safely and effectively in a range of settings.
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.
LO7
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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.
1.4.c. Adapt the requested examination/treatment to an individual patient/client considering available clinical information.
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.
1A.1.a. Operate projection radiography systems safely and effectively in a range of settings.
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.
LO8
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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.
1.4.c. Adapt the requested examination/treatment to an individual patient/client considering available clinical information.
1.7.b. Apply quality criteria to assure image quality, evaluate medical images and identify any urgent and/or unexpected findings.
1A.1.a. Operate projection radiography systems safely and effectively in a range of settings.
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.
LO9
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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.c. Adapt the requested examination/treatment to an individual patient/client considering available clinical information.
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.
1A.1.a. Operate projection radiography systems safely and effectively in a range of settings.
1A.1.c. Use standard radiographic projections and exposure factors for the patient’s/client’s body area being examined and, when appropriate, modify them to consider patient/client presentation, clinical indications and mechanisms of injury.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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.
1.7.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.a. Operate projection radiography systems safely and effectively in a range of settings.
1A.1.g. Collaborate in the design and evaluation of projection radiography protocols.
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.h. Exercise appropriate levels of autonomy and professional judgement in a variety of medical radiation practice settings.
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 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.g. Make provisions to engage third parties to facilitate effective communication when needed.
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 5.1.g. Recognise and report on near misses and their consequences, in addition to adverse events and relevant contributing factors.
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.
National Safety and Quality Health Service - NSQHS
5. Comprehensive Care Standard
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.3.a. Understand the different imaging and treatment pathways in 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.
1.5.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.
1A.1.a. Operate projection radiography systems safely and effectively in a range of settings.
1A.1.g. Collaborate in the design and evaluation of projection radiography protocols.
Domain 2.1.e. Provide relevant information to the patient/client and implement appropriate methods to obtain informed consent.
Domain 2.2.a. Recognise and evaluate the socio-cultural factors that may influence patient/client attitudes and responses to medical radiation services.
Domain 2.4.c. Recognise when an alternative patient/client pathway may be more appropriate and make recommendations to other practitioners.
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 5.1.e. Review the referral and associated examinations/treatment prescription to ensure appropriate justification, limitation and optimisation.
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.
National Safety and Quality Health Service - NSQHS
5. Comprehensive Care Standard
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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.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.
1.3.c. Understand use of CT, MRI and PET in the localisation of a range of cancer sites, patient/client presentations and related planning procedures.
1.4.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.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.
1.7.b. Apply quality criteria to assure image quality, evaluate medical images and identify any urgent and/or unexpected findings.
1.7.c. If the practitioner identifies any urgent or unexpected findings, take appropriate and timely action to ensure the immediate management of the patient/client.
1A.1.a. Operate projection radiography systems safely and effectively in a range of settings.
1A.1.g. Collaborate in the design and evaluation of projection radiography protocols.
Domain 2.1.c. Understand mandatory reporting obligations and the grounds for a voluntary notification.
Domain 2.4.c. Recognise when an alternative patient/client pathway may be more appropriate and make recommendations to other practitioners.
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.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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.
1.5.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.
1.6.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.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.a. Operate projection radiography systems safely and effectively in a range of settings.
1A.1.g. Collaborate in the design and evaluation of projection radiography protocols.
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.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.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 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.g. Make provisions to engage third parties to facilitate effective communication when needed.
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.c. Seek input from others to confirm learning needs of self and others to enhance the quality of patient/client care.
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.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.
National Safety and Quality Health Service - NSQHS
5. Comprehensive Care Standard
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Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
5 A Comprehensive Care Standard

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

Assessments will incorporate more image critique and clinical reasoning to be in line with radiographers scope of practice.

Regarding Assessments in MRTY2105:

  1. The OSCE (practical skills exam) runs over the whole day – the date and time will be advised closer to the end of semester. Each student will get a specific time to attend. 

If you are unable to attend for any form of assessment in this unit of study (Mid-sem exam, OSCE exam, EOS assignment) then you must formally apply for special consideration for non-attendance at any of these assessments. Please note that in the case of an approved special consideration application for an exam, a replacement assessment will need to be completed.

Work, health and safety

All students must act in a safe manner as instructed by class tutors when using the x-ray equipment.

All students must abide by any COVID safe recommendations as instructed.

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