RAD2012 Radiographic science and practice 4

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Explain and apply the scientific principles, technological characteristics and relevant applications of digital imaging systems;

2. 2

   Explain the general applications of information technology in medical imaging and its relationship to digital based imaging systems;

3. 3

   Implement basic digital image processing routines in general or digital vascular imaging and discuss how the application of these tools enables quantitative and qualitative image analysis;

4. 4

   Implement and evaluate quality assurance principles in digital imaging systems;

5. 5

   Implement effective infection control practices, and appropriate management of a deteriorating patient;

6. 6

   Discuss and apply safe practice, especially in regard to cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and vulnerable populations;

7. 7

   Develop, modify and adapt radiographic skills required to perform angiography;

8. 8

   Critically apply ethical concepts, and knowledge of the Australian regulatory framework to the practice of radiography;

9. 9

   Apply evidence-based practice (EBP) to radiographic practice and identify how a range of research methods and the critique of reported research benefits medical radiation sciences;

10. 10

    Critically evaluate the ethical and legal implications of research within medical radiation science;

11. 11

    Define digital health and its role in contemporary health care setting;

12. 12

    Modify and adapt radiographic methods, techniques and protection strategies for patients undergoing radiographic examinations in a range of settings.