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MRTY4044: Radiography Work Integrated Learning 8

Intensive October, 2022 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Radiography Work Integrated Learning 8 is the final unit of study in which students undertake clinical simulation in diagnostic radiography. Students will be expected to demonstrate entry level practitioner competence in all general radiographic examinations and some advance imaging modalities. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in a variety of complex radiographic modalities using on-campus simulation, functioning equipment and demonstrating key professional capabilities in relation to being an ethical, communicative practitioner.

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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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Frances Gray, frances.gray@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Peter O'Reilly, peter.oreilly@sydney.edu.au
Ernest Ekpo, ernest.ekpo@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Suzie Hill, suzanne.hill@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam (Take-home short release) Type D final exam MRTY4044 Final Exam
Extended answer questions:download/upload of exam paper via Turn it In
60% Formal exam period 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO6 LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Assignment CT activity (online) and case study
Online Tutorial- CT activity and case study due 2wks after attendance
40% Multiple weeks 2 hour tutorial +1,500 word case study .
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO2 LO3 LO4
Type D final exam = Type D final exam ?

Assessment summary

ASSIGNMENT: 40%.  CT activtity completed in online tutorial class with associated case study to be completed within 2 weeks of having attended online tutorial class. Special consideration must be applied for if unable to attend online tutorial class to complete assignment.

FINAL EXAM: 60%. ‘Type D” final exam- “take home” exam that is a document with the exam questions on it that is downloaded from exam specific Canvas site and then uploaded within allocated timeframe.Questions are extended answer questions based on UOS content.Special consideration must be applied for if unable to attend exam at set time-a replacement exam will be provided if special consideration is approved.

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.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Multiple weeks MRTY4044 WKS 7,8,9-MY CT KEY/CT ASSIGNMENT Practical (2 hr)  
Week 06 MRTY4044- WK 6-CT MODULE-common Drugs used in CT examinations Online class (2 hr) LO2 LO4
Week 07 MRTY4044 WK 7: CT MODULE:CT Chest/Cardiac Online class (2 hr) LO4 LO5
Week 08 MRTY4044 WK 8: CT MODULE:CT ABDOMEN -SPECIALISED SCANS Online class (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 09 MRTY4044 WK 9: Interprofessional Practice Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 10 MRTY4044 WK 10: Interprofessional Practice Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 11 MRTY4044 WK 11: Advanced Practice- Radiographers Roles 1. Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 12 MRTY4044- WK 12-Advanced Practice- Radiographers Roles 2. Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 13 MRTY4044: WK 13: Advanced Practice- COVID Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
MRTY4044-:WK 13: COVED DETECTOR TOOL-ONLINE ACTIVITY Online class (1 hr) LO2

Attendance and class requirements

All students must attend the online CT tutorial class in either week 6 or 7.  Special Consideration should be applied for if attendance is not possible due to illness, misadventure or other compelling reasons. 

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 are uploaded to the Canvas site.

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. Assess multiplanar imaging for diagnostic image quality to an advanced level of competency
  • LO2. Demonstrates knowledge and effective use of CT equipment including safe radiation practice
  • LO3. Apply knowledge of medications used in CT to relevant clinical examinations including coronary angiograms, colonography and cholangiograms.
  • LO4. Describe CTCA scanning features of calcium scores, prospective and retrospective imaging.
  • LO5. Demonstrate awareness of common IV contrast bolus techniques.
  • LO6. Demonstrate advanced application of communication, teamwork and leadership in interprofessional practice in a broad spectrum of clinical contexts.

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
LO1         
LO2         
LO3         
LO4         
LO5         
LO6         

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1. Medical radiation practitioner
1A.3. Perform computed tomography (CT) imaging.
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.
LO2
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.3. Understand and apply the different methods of imaging and treatment.
1.5. Assess the patient’s/client’s capacity to receive care.
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.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.a. Understand and comply with legal responsibilities.
Domain 5. Radiation safety and risk manager
LO3
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.8. Apply knowledge of safe and effective use of medicines.
National Safety and Quality Health Service - NSQHS
2. Partnering with Consumers Standard
LO4
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1. Medical radiation practitioner
1.3. Understand and apply the different methods of imaging and treatment.
1A.3. Perform computed tomography (CT) imaging.
LO5
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1A.3. Perform computed tomography (CT) imaging.
National Safety and Quality Health Service - NSQHS
5. Comprehensive Care Standard
LO6
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1. Medical radiation practitioner
Domain 2. Professional and ethical practitioner
Domain 3. Communicator and collaborator
Domain 4. Evidence-informed practitioner
National Safety and Quality Health Service -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
2 A Partnering with Consumers Standard
5 A Comprehensive Care Standard
8 A Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standard

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

Please note:2020 was the first time MRTY4044 was run as an on-campus UoS. Students felt they were being over-assessed and I have therefore reduced the assessment in this unit to 2 forms of assessment only.

Please be aware that  the COVID situation is evolving and changes to any or all aspects of this UOS may therefore  need to be made at short notice. All attempts will be made to keep students informed of changes as soon as they are finalised.

Work, health and safety

FOR ON-CAMPUS  CLASSES:All COVID safety rules must be adhered to when students are on campus in practical classes- there are no exceptions to this.

The rules regarding COVID safe practices change frequently, so whatever is the “current” safe practice that is in place at the time the class takes place is what should be adhered to.

 

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