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 2023 in Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Full year
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2023 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 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Full year extended | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- General Radiography PortfolioCompetency hurdle50%
- Professional Fitness to Practice PortfolioCompetency hurdle40%
- Work based performance appraisal at weeks 12 and 24Threshold hurdle10%
- Advanced Clinical Radiography Decision Making WorkbookCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 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
Synergise image appearances and health assessments using appropriate terminology and critically evaluate medical images with reference to the clinical presentation;
- 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
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
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 2023, RAD4000 runs in Full year at Clayton.
Does RAD4000 have an exam?
No. RAD4000 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.