Course Summary
Experience in clinical departments is vital to you developing clinical competence. This course is designed to provide you not only with this experience but also tools to maximise learning during clinical placements. This course is the first in a series of clinical courses that provides you with the opportunity to consolidate your academic learning in a clinical environment and aims to enable you to carry out the basic skills of a radiation therapist under supervision. After completion of this course, you will be able to assist with routine clinical procedures and be prepared to organise your clinical learning in relation to your development needs for future clinical courses.
This course involves clinical placement and there may be associated travel requirements. This Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience will develop your knowledge and skills in the clinical setting.
During this work integrated learning experience 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 must meet several pre-clinical placement requirements during your studies in the Medical Radiations program and before attempting this WIL course, including a Working With Children Check, a Criminal Record Check, first aid, manual handling training, and other requirements. All arrangements for, and costs associated with, these requirements are your responsibility. Please visit the WIL Canvas site for further information
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability you should contact the Program Coordinator or the Equitable Learning Services for further advice. Students need to be able to meet the inherent requirements of the program. At any time prior to or during your placement if there are concerns raised related to your fitness to practice the clinical coordinator can request that you gain full medical clearance to continue your placement.