Medical radiation science: Professional skills 1

This unit is the first of two which provide an introduction to a range of concepts related to professional practice and patient care in the medical radiation sciences.

You will be introduced to psychological theories related to human development and learning, behaviour and personality and you will explore these in the context of professional practice.

An introduction to socio-cultural perspectives of health will be considered, with a focus on caring for patients from both indigenous and other cultural backgrounds.

Patient care during Radiography, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy procedures will be introduced together with the concept of interdisciplinary collaborative health care.

You will also study the Australian health care system and its relationship to practice in the medical radiation sciences.