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 at an intermediate level. Clinical skills development (developing level) building on technical skills gained in previous clinical courses including patient care and communication, safety, professional behaviour, team working, self motivation, self directed learning and clinical reasoning.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate at a developing level 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.
- Use reflection to assess own performances against professional standards and suggest modifications for further practice at an intermediate level.
- Apply problem solving skills in the clinical setting at a developing level to maintain quality outcomes for the clinical site and the patient.
- 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 effectively as a responsible practitioner to demonstrate a developing knowledge of nuclear medicine practice incorporating; radiopharmacy, image acquisition and processing, image appraisal, equipment, and radiation safety. Perform examinations of class beginner to intermediate difficulty.
- Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills at an intermediate level.
- Fulfil duty of care and communicate and act with respect to individuals, carers, and colleagues in clinical practice at an intermediate level.