Nuclear Medicine Honours Clinical Practice 4

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
RADI 4008
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Course ID
204776
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
4
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to enable the student to apply and integrate the knowledge and skills gained in the academic program to the Nuclear Medicine clinical environment at an approaching new graduate level. Clinical skills development to a level of advanced student knowledge and understanding of the technical skills; patient care and communication; safety; professional behaviour; team work; self motivation; legal and ethical issues; scope of practice; self reflection; clinical reasoning. preparation of recruitment and job selection procedures.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an advanced student 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.
  • Develop skills in reflective practice and career development planning.
  • Resolve challenges through application of critical thinking and reflective practice.
  • 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 an advanced student knowledge of nuclear medicine practice incorporating; radiopharmacy, imaging, equipment and radiation safety for a broad range of examinations and perform examinations across any level of difficulty.
  • Fulfil duty of care and communicate and act with respect to individuals, carers, and colleagues in clinical practice. Demonstrate patient care appropriately tailored to considerations of patient's socio-cultural background at approaching new graduate level.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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