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RAD2005 · Medical radiation science: Professional skills 1
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit is the first of two which provide an introduction to a range of concepts related to professional practice and patient care in the medical radiation sciences. You will be introduced to psychological theories related to human development and learning, behaviour and personality and you will explore these in the context of professional practice. An introduction to socio-cultural perspectives of health will be considered, with a focus on caring for patients from both indigenous and other cultural backgrounds. Patient care during Radiography, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy procedures will be introduced together with the concept of interdisciplinary collaborative health care. You will also study the Australian health care system and its relationship to practice in the medical radiation sciences.
Areas of study: Radiography and medical imaging Radiation sciences
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First semester | Activities scheduled as a mix of on-campus and online activities (BLENDED) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 short iSAP cases (700 words each case. Total 3,500 words) | Written | 50% | — |
| 2 | Digital poster and presentation (Poster- 1500 words, 20% and Presentation- 15mins, 10%) | Project | 30% | — |
| 3 | End of semester written exam (1 hour and 10 mins) | Examination | 20% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Describe psychological theory relating to human development and learning, behaviour and personality
- Discuss socio-cultural issues related to health care delivery focussing on patients attending the radiology, radiation therapy and nuclear medicine departments.
- Identify issues and strategies for diagnosing, treating and preventing disease and illness in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
- Develop practical skills required for implementing equity in healthcare
- Evaluate the barriers and enablers of effective patient and family centred and Inter-disciplinary collaborative care
Workload
1 hour lecture, and either a 2 hour tutorial or 2 hours self-directed learning activities per week. 9 hours of self-directed interaction with Moodle based tasks, readings and activities per week and online support sessions.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 5 hours |
| Lectures | 5 hours |
| Tutorials | 12 hours |
| Tutorials | 12 hours |
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