RAD2007 · Medical radiation science: Professional skills 2

Overview

This unit is the second of two units that teach concepts related to professional practice and patient care in the radiation sciences professions. You will critically analyse the concept of professional regulation and you will explore codes of conduct and professional guidelines health professionals. This unit will also include an introduction to legal and ethical aspects related to working in the health professions, with a focus on medical radiations practice. Communication and reflective practice will be explored and you will develop these skills and apply them in a simulated environment. Occupational health and safety, manual handling and infection control will also be covered together with application of the skills in a simulated environment. You will build on your previously developed cultural competence and understanding of inter-professional practice with a focus on managing patients with different needs.

Areas of study: Radiography and medical imaging Radiation sciences

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

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

1. Explain the legal and ethical concepts related to health care practice, including professional regulation of medical radiation practitioners
2. Describe occupational health and safety (and radiation safety) considerations in the context of the medical radiation practice professions and clinical environment
3. Describe and apply communication theory, cultural competence and reflective practice theory
4. Evaluate the challenges associated with managing patients with a range of different needs including the elderly, children, patients with physical disability or mental impairment.
5. Analyse and reflect on inter-professional practice in the context of the medical radiation practice professions
6. Discuss the specific health needs and barriers for vulnerable patient populations

Workload

16 hours of tutorials over the semester 7 hours of lectures over the semester Self- directed learning Approximately this equates to per week: 40 minute lecture/week 1 hour 20 minute tutorial/week 10 hours of self-directed interaction with Moodle based tasks, readings and activities per week Total per week = 12 hours

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.