UnitLevel 4Undergraduate

RAD4000 Radiography and medical imaging work experience

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

RAD4000 Radiography and medical imaging work experience is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Semester 1, Semester 2, Full year
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before RAD4000

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After RAD4000

No unit lists RAD4000 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the BradMedImag.

Overview

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging must complete the placement in order to satisfy the professional requirements that a period of supervised practice be completed prior to graduation and application for registration issued by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semester (extended)ClaytonOn campus
Second semester (extended)ClaytonOn campus
Full year extendedClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • General Radiography PortfolioCompetency hurdle
    50%
  • Professional Fitness to Practice PortfolioCompetency hurdle
    40%
  • Work based performance appraisal at weeks 12 and 24Threshold hurdle
    10%
  • Advanced Clinical Radiography Decision Making WorkbookCompetency hurdle
    -

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Demonstrate competency as a radiography student across the domains of practice and be able to assume an independent role as a radiographer and modelling professionalism within the role.

  2. 2

    Synergise image appearances and health assessments using appropriate terminology and critically evaluate medical images with reference to the clinical presentation;

  3. 3

    Implement multislice CT imaging methods and protocols and related interventional procedures (CT and DSA) including dose reduction strategies in a problem-solving capacity across a diverse range of clinical settings and patients;

  4. 4

    Conduct pre-scanning screening of MRI patients and provide clear instructions of the procedure prior to performing MRI scans to the beginner stage of professional development, whilst being cognisant of safety issues including the use of contrast agents;

  5. 5

    Critically reflect upon advanced radiographic practice and identify on-going professional development needs especially in relation to CT and MRI scanning, and advanced radiographic patient management.

Workload and teaching

  • Applied sessions2 hours
  • Lectures6 hours

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Ms Ruth Druva
Unit Coordinators
Ms Ruth Druva

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for RAD4000?

RAD4000 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is RAD4000 offered?

In 2021, RAD4000 runs in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton.

Does RAD4000 have an exam?

No. RAD4000 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
4
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available