Course Title: Medical Imaging Practice 3

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Medical Imaging Practice 3

Credit Points: 12.00

Important Information:

 

 


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

RADI1206

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Karim Yacoub

Course Coordinator Phone: -

Course Coordinator Email: karim.yacoub@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Bundoora West


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses

Successful completion of:

Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.

For information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage.

Required Concurrent Study

You should undertake the following courses at the same time as this course as it contains areas of knowledge and skills which are implemented together in practice.

Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.

Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. 


Course Description

Experience in clinical departments is vital to developing clinical competence and this course is designed to build on the experience gained in Medical Imaging Practice 2 to further develop your clinical and interpersonal skills. Continuing commitment to reflective practice will empower you to move towards autonomous learning. After completion of this course, you should be able to perform a wide range of clinical procedures with supervision and have clear ideas about how to organise your clinical learning in relation to your future personal and professional development. In addition to your on-campus learning, you will be required to attend a designated Medical Imaging practice or department for a clinical placement block.

This is a designated work-integrated learning course for BP321 Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) when your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience. You will undertake a WIL clinical placement block at an allocated clinical department in accordance with AHPRA requirements.

Work Integrated Learning:

Students enrolled in this course will be required to be WIL passport ready to undertake placement as part of the assessment of the course. A number of requirements must be met by students to ensure eligibility for placement. Further details on each of these are available in Part B of the Course Guide and on MyRMIT.

  • National Police check
  • Working with Children Check
  • Immunisation Declaration Form
  • Hand Hygiene certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Manual Handing certificate

These requirements must be completed, if not, students will not be able to attend their placement, and will receive a fail grade for the placement course.

Students are responsible for any expenses associated to attending professional placement. These costs may include, but are not limited to the following: uniform, police check application, first aid training, travel, accommodation and vaccinations.

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability you should contact the Program Manager or the Equitable Learning Services team for further advice. Students need to be able to meet the inherent requirements of the program.

Students must also be aware of their legal obligations under the AHPRA legislation. At any time prior to or during your placement if there are concerns raised related to your fitness to practice the Course/WIL coordinator can request that you gain full medical clearance to continue your placement. Further details on each of these are available on MyRMIT.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for BP321 Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (aligned to the Accreditation Standards of the Medical Radiations Practice Board of Australia):

Standard 1

  • Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to practice (1.a)
  • Use clinical information management systems appropriately (1.b)
  • Understand and apply the different methods of imaging and treatment (1.c)
  • Assess the patient’s/client’s capacity to receive care (1.e)
  • Deliver patient/client care (1.g)

Standard 1A

  • Perform fluoroscopy and angiography examinations in a range of settings (1A.b)
  • Perform computed tomography (CT) imaging (1A.c)

Standard 2

  • Practise in an ethical and professional manner, consistent with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements (2.a)
  • Provide each patient/client with dignity and care (2.b)
  • Take responsibility and accountability for professional decisions (2.c)

Standard 3

  • Communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with the patient/client and their family or carers (3.a)

Standard 4

  • Resolve challenges through application of critical thinking and reflective practice (4.a)
  • Identify ongoing professional learning needs and opportunities (4.b)

Standard 5

  • Perform and provide safe radiation practice (5.a)
  • Protect and enhance patient/client safety (5.b)


On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Apply evidence-based knowledge and practical skills to plan and safely perform projection radiography, fluoroscopy, angiography and CT on patients, in a range of settings with minimal supervision, and demonstrating adherence to the ALARA principle
  2. Critique medical images, applying knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to practice, and complete the ePDJ to a satisfactory level.
  3. Demonstrate safe and appropriate patient care, using appropriate terminology and theory
  4. Apply professionalism and communication skills, and evaluate clinical situations to facilitate optimal patient care
  5. Reflect on your role within a team, including your strengths, developmental needs, and key learning experiences. Develop logical action plans for future personal and professional development.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will learn through a range of activities that include participation in problem-based learning activities, self-directed study, development of a reflective learning journal and participation in a clinical placement in an approved clinical department. This course is supported by RMIT's online Learning Management System (LMS).

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

This course contains hurdle requirements. All hurdle requirements for this course are indicated clearly in the assessment regime that follows, against the relevant assessment task(s) and all have been approved by the College Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching).

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Skills Assessment (HURDLE)
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3, 4 & 5

Assessment Task 2: Clinical placement assessment- Professional developmental journal (HURDLE)
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Assessment Task 3:  Imaging Anatomy and Pathology Quiz
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2 & 4

Assessment Task 4: Case Study Assignment
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.