Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop practical and professional skills in Medical Imaging at an approaching new graduate level. Clinical skills development to a level of thorough knowledge and understanding of the technical skills; patient care and communication; safety; professional behaviour; team work; self motivation; self directed learning; quality assurance; legal and ethical issues, quality assurance, resource utilisation.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of scope of clinical skills and practice underpinning Medical Imaging 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 and departmental practices against professional standards and suggest modifications for further practice at an approaching new graduate level.
- Apply problem solving skills in the clinical setting to maintain quality outcomes and implement quality assurance procedures for the clinical site and the patient, and to maximise time and resource utilisation at an approaching new graduate 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 effectively as a responsible practitioner to demonstrate knowledge of radiographic practice, radiographic projections, radiographic equipment and image appraisal for a broad range of examination and perform radiographic examinations of class 1 & 2 difficulty.
- Fulfil duty of care and communicate and act with respect to individuals, carers, and colleagues in clinical practice at an approaching new graduate level.