Course overview
The aim of this course is to apply and integrate the knowledge and skills gained in the academic program to the Nuclear Medicine clinical environment to a beginner level. Clinical skills development at beginner level, building technical skills including patient care and communication, safety, professional behaviour, team work, self motivation, self directed learning and clinical reasoning.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a broad and thorough knowledge of scope of clinical skills and practice underpinning Nuclear Medicine including principles, clinical application, procedures, participation with other health care members, information management, confidentiality, scope of practice and role within team at a beginner level.
- Use reflection to assess own performances against professional standards and suggest modifications for further practice at a beginner level.
- Apply problem solving skills in the clinical setting to maintain quality outcomes for the clinical site and the patient at a beginner level.
- Act ethically, professionally and in a safe manner by adhering to relevant codes of conduct, radiation safety guidelines and legislation, University of South Australia's clinical policies and the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) standards (where applicable to clinical practice).
- Operate at a beginner level as a responsible practitioner to perform basic and common nuclear medicine examinations and image appraisal with a low level of difficulty.
- Fulfil duty of care and communicate and act with respect to individuals, carers, and colleagues in clinical practice at a beginner level.
- Suggest ways that demonstrate respect for the values, customs, spiritual beliefs and practices of individuals.