This course will provide you with an overview of the Australian health care system and the role of medical radiations practice within the healthcare system. You will gain an understanding of how health care is funded in Australia and explore the trends, challenges and major factors impacting the Australian health system. You will develop an understanding of different health professionals, and their roles and responsibilities within the continuum of care and the role of multidisciplinary health care. You will also gain an overview and practical experience of each of the divisions of Medical Radiation Practice - Medical Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Therapy. You will learn the role of each division of practice in the diagnosis and treatment of injury and/or disease, and understand the similarities and differences between them. In preparation for this course you will be required to complete WIL agreements and the
WIL Ready Credential or the
WIL preparation module.