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MRTY3123: Radiography Work Integrated Learning 4

Intensive January, 2024 [Professional practice] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit is the fourth unit that provides students with experiences in the diagnostic radiography workplace. Students will continue to build their knowledge of advanced general radiographic examinations, including trauma and mobile radiography, especially related to paediatric imaging. It is expected students will be able to complete a range of operating suite and/or fluoroscopic imaging where available. Professional practice capabilities in clinical history taking, image optimisation and digital image manipulation and 3D data set generation are key learning objectives. Students may undertake a range of contrast procedures and routine Computed Tomography examinations.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Clinical Imaging
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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MRTY3120

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Susan Said, susan.said@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 19 January 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Placement hurdle task Clinical supervisor final assessment
Clinical skills evaluation
50% Week 01
Due date: 19 Feb 2024 at 23:59
n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Skills-based evaluation Competency manual
Skills based assessment
0% Week 01
Due date: 19 Feb 2024 at 23:59
n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO6
Assignment CT Case Study
Written assignment
50% Week 02
Due date: 26 Feb 2024 at 23:59
1200 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • Clinical supervisor final assessment: You will be assessed on your clinical skills at the end of the placement based on what is expected for a year 3 student. However, you will need to consistently demonstrate your clinical skills throughout the placement. 
  • Written assignment: written assignment based on CT case study
  • Competency manual: Competence may be considered to be your ability to successfully undertake an examination (to the satisfaction of the supervising radiographer) at the standard of a newly qualified member of staff. These records are required to be satisfactorily completed before you can graduate.
  •  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

This is 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. OR if you fail to satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks required of this UOS.

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.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Written work submitted electronically after 11.59 pm on the due date will be considered to have been submitted late. For every calendar day up to and including ten calendar days after the due date, a penalty of 5% of the maximum awardable marks will be applied to late work. For work submitted more than ten calendar days after the due date a mark of zero will be awarded. The marker may elect to, but is not required to, provide feedback on such work.

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

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 your clinical experience. Failure to meet attendance requirements will prevent students from satisfactorily completing this unit of study.

 

Study commitment

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

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

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

  • LO1. Demonstrate and adapt communication appropriately to suit a range patients, carers, and multidisciplinary team members during work integrated learning experiences.
  • LO2. Display professional behaviour during work integrated learning experiences.
  • LO3. Apply knowledge of cultural competency and ethics practice during work integrated learning experiences.
  • LO4. Apply knowledge of Work Health and Safety to mitigate risks during work integrated learning experiences.
  • LO5. Engage in critical thinking, self-reflective practice, and self-directed learning.
  • LO6. Perform imaging procedures and developing adaptive technique for complex patient presentations at an intermediate level

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
1.2.g. Ensure clinical information is made available to the appropriate persons involved in the care of the patient.
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.
1.7.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.b. Prepare the patient/client for the examination, including positioning the patient/client for the best diagnostic outcome.
1A.2.b. Effectively communicate with the multidisciplinary team as the imaging request, patient history and previous medical images are reviewed, the patient is assessed to receive care and the procedure is planned.
1A.2.c. Prepare the patient/client for the examination, including positioning the patient/client for the best diagnostic outcome. (1A.2)
Domain 2.1.e. Provide relevant information to the patient/client and implement appropriate methods to obtain informed consent.
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 3.2.d. Make recommendations to other members of the healthcare team about the suitability and application of the proposed medical radiation examination/treatment, when appropriate.
Domain 5.2.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.
National Safety and Quality Health Service - NSQHS
5. Comprehensive Care Standard
6. Communicating for Safety Standard
LO2
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.d. Identify and respond appropriately when clinical information is incorrectly associated with the identity of a patient/client and/or examination/treatment.
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.
1.7.d. Provide appropriate patient/client care before, during and after the examination/treatment.
1A.1.g. Collaborate in the design and evaluation of projection radiography protocols.
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.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.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.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 3.2.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 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.
National Safety and Quality Health Service - NSQHS
1. Clinical Governance Standard
LO3
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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 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.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.
National Safety and Quality Health Service - NSQHS
2. Partnering with Consumers Standard
LO4
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
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.f. Respond appropriately to data errors and/or system failures.
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.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.
1A.1.g. Collaborate in the design and evaluation of projection radiography protocols.
1A.2.e. Apply knowledge of imaging acquisition modes and radiation dose rates.
1A.2.g. Prepare the patient/client and delivery systems with the appropriate contrast media using aseptic techniques.
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.h. Exercise appropriate levels of autonomy and professional judgement in a variety of medical radiation practice settings.
Domain 2.3.b. Recognise and respond appropriately to unsafe or unprofessional 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.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 5.3.a. Check and confirm that all equipment is in good order and operating within acceptable parameters.
Domain 5.3.b. Follow protocols to record details of all routine equipment checks.
Domain 5.3.c. Identify and take appropriate action to correct unacceptable condition or operation of all equipment.
Domain 5.3.d. Follow protocols to record and report non-conformance of all equipment.
Domain 5.4.a. Identify safety hazards in the workplace and respond to incidents (including radiation and radioactivity incidents) in a timely and appropriate manner, in accordance with protocols and procedures.
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.
National Safety and Quality Health Service - NSQHS
1. Clinical Governance Standard
3. Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard
8. Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standard
LO5
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.
1.3.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.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.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.
1A.1.f. Critically evaluate images against radiographic criteria including assessment of exposure index, field of view and anatomical rotation.
1A.1.g. Collaborate in the design and evaluation of projection radiography protocols.
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.
1A.3.c. Adjust relative radiation dose levels based on the range of patient/client presentations.
1A.3.d. Collaborate in the design and evaluation of CT protocols.
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.
Domain 2.1.h. Exercise appropriate levels of autonomy and professional judgement in a variety of medical radiation practice settings.
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 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 4.1.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.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.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 5.2.e. Apply relevant quality frameworks to practice.
National Safety and Quality Health Service - NSQHS
1. Clinical Governance Standard
5. Comprehensive Care Standard
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.
1.1.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.e. Manage clinical information (information and images) appropriately and consider the workflow between the different clinical information management systems.
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.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.
1.4.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.d. Safely and effectively deliver medicine to patients/clients, in accordance with procedures.
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.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.2.i. Collaborate in the design and evaluation of fluoroscopy and angiography protocols.
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.d. Collaborate in the design and evaluation of CT protocols.
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.e. Provide relevant information to the patient/client and implement appropriate methods to obtain informed consent.
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.b. Review, communicate, record and manage patient/client information accurately, consistent with protocols, procedures and legislative requirements for maintaining patient/client records.
Domain 5.2.e. Apply relevant quality frameworks to practice.
National Safety and Quality Health Service -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
2 A Partnering with Consumers Standard
3 A Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard
5 A Comprehensive Care Standard
6 A Communicating for Safety Standard
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.1.a A Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
1.1.b A 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 A Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
1.2.a 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 A 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 A Ensure that stored clinical information (information and images) is associated with the correct patient/client and examination/treatment.
1.2.d A Identify and respond appropriately when clinical information is incorrectly associated with the identity of a patient/client and/or examination/treatment.
1.2.f A Respond appropriately to data errors and/or system failures.
1.2.g A Ensure clinical information is made available to the appropriate persons involved in the care of the patient.
1.3.a A Understand the different imaging and treatment pathways in medical radiation practice.
1.3.b A Understand the modalities and equipment used in the different imaging and treatment pathways across medical radiation practice.
1.4.a 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 A 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 A Adapt the requested examination/treatment to an individual patient/client considering available clinical information.
1.5.a 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 A Identify patient/client preparation requirements.
1.5.c A Identify patients/clients most at risk, including pregnant women and the foetus, breastfeeding mothers and their children.
1.5.d A Select appropriate equipment and triage patients/clients according to their clinical presentation, national standards and other factors.
1.5.e A Identify contraindications and limitations of medical radiation services, determine appropriate adjustments to procedures.
1.5.f A 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 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 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 A Apply quality criteria to assure image quality, evaluate medical images and identify any urgent and/or unexpected findings.
1.7.c A 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 A Provide appropriate patient/client care before, during and after the examination/treatment.
1A.1.a A Operate projection radiography systems safely and effectively in a range of settings.
1A.1.b A Prepare the patient/client for the examination, including positioning the patient/client for the best diagnostic outcome.
1A.1.c A 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 A Select appropriate equipment, receptor type and set equipment geometry for the examination.
1A.1.e A Perform image post-processing techniques.
1A.1.f A Critically evaluate images against radiographic criteria including assessment of exposure index, field of view and anatomical rotation.
1A.2.a A Operate fluoroscopy and angiography systems safety and effectively in a range of settings.
1A.2.b A 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 A Prepare the patient/client for the examination, including positioning the patient/client for the best diagnostic outcome. (1A.2)
1A.2.d A Apply knowledge of equipment geometry for procedures.
1A.2.e A Apply knowledge of imaging acquisition modes and radiation dose rates.
1A.2.f A Perform image post-processing techniques. (1A.2)
1A.2.g A Prepare the patient/client and delivery systems with the appropriate contrast media using aseptic techniques.
1A.2.h A Apply knowledge of medical equipment and prostheses used in the angiography and operating theatre setting.
1A.3.a A Operate CT systems safely and effectively.
1A.3.b A Apply appropriate imaging parameters for the patient/client presentation.
1A.3.c A Adjust relative radiation dose levels based on the range of patient/client presentations.
1A.3.e A 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 A Process data image sets, including multi-planar reformats and volume imaging.
Domain 2.1.a A Understand and comply with legal responsibilities.
Domain 2.1.b A Manage personal, mental and physical health to ensure fitness to practise.
Domain 2.1.c A Understand mandatory reporting obligations and the grounds for a voluntary notification.
Domain 2.1.d A Apply the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia’s Code of conduct to practice.
Domain 2.1.e A Provide relevant information to the patient/client and implement appropriate methods to obtain informed consent.
Domain 2.1.f A Apply knowledge of the Australian healthcare system to practice.
Domain 2.1.g A 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 A Exercise appropriate levels of autonomy and professional judgement in a variety of medical radiation practice settings.
Domain 2.2.a A Recognise and evaluate the socio-cultural factors that may influence patient/client attitudes and responses to medical radiation services.
Domain 2.2.b A Apply the principles of cultural competence and culturally safe care to practice.
Domain 2.2.c A Display appropriate professional behaviour in patient/client interactions.
Domain 2.2.d A Identify and respect appropriate boundaries between patients/clients and health professionals.
Domain 2.3.a A Make appropriate professional decisions about the care of patients.
Domain 2.3.b A Recognise and respond appropriately to unsafe or unprofessional practice.
Domain 2.3.c A Integrate organisational policies and guidelines with professional standards and apply to practice.
Domain 2.4.c A Recognise when an alternative patient/client pathway may be more appropriate and make recommendations to other practitioners.
Domain 2.5.a 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 A Establish rapport with the patient/client to understand their issues and perspectives.
Domain 3.1.b A 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 A 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 A 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 A 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 A 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 A Make provisions to engage third parties to facilitate effective communication when needed.
Domain 3.1.h A Obtain informed consent, explaining the purpose, risks and benefits of the proposed examination/treatment.
Domain 3.2.a A Establish and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with health practitioners.
Domain 3.2.b A 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 A Follow accepted protocols and procedures to provide relevant and timely verbal and written communication.
Domain 4.1.b A Find, critically appraise, interpret and apply best available research evidence to inform clinical reasoning and professional decision-making.
Domain 4.1.c A 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 A Recognise opportunities to contribute to the development of new knowledge through research and enquiry.
Domain 4.2.a A Comply with legal and professional responsibilities to complete CPD.
Domain 4.2.b A Critically reflect on own strengths and limitations to identify learning needed to improve and adapt professional practice.
Domain 4.2.c A Seek input from others to confirm learning needs of self and others to enhance the quality of patient/client care.
Domain 4.2.d A Plan and implement steps to address professional learning and development needs.
Domain 5.1.a A Comply with relevant radiation safety legislation.
Domain 5.1.b A Practice in accordance with relevant radiation safety guidelines.
Domain 5.1.c A Apply knowledge of radiobiology and medical radiation physics to examinations/treatment.
Domain 5.1.d A Apply knowledge of radiobiology and radiation dose adjustment to deliver safe and effective patient/client outcomes.
Domain 5.1.e A Review the referral and associated examinations/treatment prescription to ensure appropriate justification, limitation and optimisation.
Domain 5.1.f A Identify radiation risks and implement effective and appropriate risk management systems and procedures.
Domain 5.1.g A Recognise and report on near misses and their consequences, in addition to adverse events and relevant contributing factors.
Domain 5.2.a 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 A 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 A Identify and manage risks associated with patient/client transfer.
Domain 5.2.d A Identify and manage risk of infection, including during aseptic procedures.
Domain 5.2.e A Apply relevant quality frameworks to practice.
Domain 5.3.a A Check and confirm that all equipment is in good order and operating within acceptable parameters.
Domain 5.4.a 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 A Report on all incidents (including radiation and radioactivity incidents) as needed.
Domain 5.4.c A Manage the environmental risks of manufactured radiation and radioactivity.
Domain 5.4.d A Identify, confirm and implement methods of radiation management.
Domain 5.4.g A Provide information on radiation-related hazards and control measures to others in the workplace.

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

Changes made to the written assignment based off feedback from 2022

This unit of study outline must be read in conjunction with the Medicine and Health Handbook: https://www.sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine_health/

The handbook also includes specific Clinical Education information on your course. https://www.sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine_health/coursework/diagnostic_radiography.shtml

All students are required to familiarise themselves with their academic responsibilities, and the academic policies governing their enrolment and progression. This handbook provides a direct link to the University of Sydney’s Coursework policy and Faculty provisions.

The Work Integrated Learning Canvas site also provides information specific to Sydney School of Health Sciences placements such as essential preparation, forms and policies.

https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/9121

All students are required to familiarise themselves with their academic responsibilities, and the academic policies and protocols governing their placements.

Work, health and safety

As you are completing a health-related degree, there are clinical checks and clearances you will need to complete before you can undertake placement. You can find more information at:

https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/clinical-placement-checks.html

You will need to be verified by NSW Health in preparation for your  placement . Students who are not verified will NOT be able to attend placement.

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Consistent with New South Wales WHS legislation, you are required to complete a WHS induction within the first few days of placement, and if relevant, at any time your placement requires you to work in another setting.  This is an essential legal requirement to ensure that all risks are minimised for you, and others for whom you are responsible. The University has a duty of care to you to ensure you have been inducted appropriately.  Similarly, you are responsible for demonstrating that you are aware of and know how to manage risk appropriately. You should complete the WHS Checklist from Sonia.

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