Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Medical Radiation 3

Credit Points: 12.00


Course Coordinator: Daniel Sapkaroski

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: daniel.sapkaroski2@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 201.08.17

Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses

Successful completion of  

  • RADI1222 Medical Radiation 2 (Course ID 056410)
  • RADI1224 Medical Radiation Physics (Course ID 056414)

 

Enforced Co-requisite Courses

You should undertake the following courses at the same time as this course as it contains areas of knowledge and skills which are implemented together in practice.

  • RADI1235 Diagnostic Radiography Theory and Practice 1 (Course ID 056426)

OR

  • RADI1251 Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Practice 1 (Course ID 056442)

AND

  • RADI1248 Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 1 (Course ID 056439)

OR

  • RADI1244 Radiotherapy Practice 1 (Course ID 056435)

AND

  • RADI1241 Radiotherapy 1 (Course ID 056432)

 

Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.

For information go to  RMIT Course Requisites webpage or contact your Course Coordinator.


Course Description

This course will build on previous learning with a focus on culturally competent care in medical radiation practice. Communication and reflective practice skills will be further developed, with you being able to critically reflect on your own practice. This course will also introduce you to the use of medicines in Medical Radiation practices, and will provide an introduction to pharmacology. You will be introduced to the signs of pharmaceutical induced medical emergencies and the role of the medical radiation practitioner in responding.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s):

BP321MIP25 Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Medical Imaging)

BP321NMP25 Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Nuclear Medicine)

BP321RTP25 Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Radiation Therapy)

PLO1 Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge across the breadth and depth of Radiation Therapy practice, through the application of knowledge and concepts, in a variety of real-world settings. 

PLO2 Apply evidence-based knowledge to innovate and deliver safe and effective Radiation Therapy practice in a variety of contexts, using advances in both technology and determinants of health. 

PLO3 Investigate and propose solutions through sound clinical reasoning for all aspects of interprofessional Radiation Therapy practice while, complying with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards. 

PLO4 Evaluate and critically reflect on the concepts of reconciliation and cultural intelligence considering the experience and perspectives of First Nations people and other societal groups, to enable equitable health outcomes.

PLO5 Critically reflect on practitioner responsibility and accountability for professional decision making when resolving clinical challenges in Radiation Therapy, whilst seeking opportunities for ongoing professional learning. 

PLO6 Communicate clearly and sensitively with a diverse audience, utilising contemporary and traditional approaches that employ integrity, inclusivity, and culturally safe practices to advocate for the patient whilst delivering patient-centred care. 

PLO7 Collaborate with health care practitioners to evaluate, develop, and deliver innovative clinical solutions to provide holistic patient-care, as part of a multidisciplinary and interprofessional team.

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.


Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

 

  1. Identify the risk factors, contraindications, signs of patient deterioration, and urgent/unexpected findings related to the administration of medicines in a medical radiation practice setting.
  2. Illustrate the ability to adhere to relevant procedures for the safe and effective administration of medicines, while comprehending and applying relevant state and territory legislation.
  3. Respond to general signs of patient deterioration and post administration complications in the context of medical radiation examination and/or treatment, and demonstrate understanding of effective patient management
  4. Establish effective and culturally responsible communication with patients and carers in line with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of face-to-face activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, individual and group activities. These will be complemented by self-directed online learning activities. Attendance at practicals is essential for demonstrating professional communication and collaboration.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course. Relevant textbooks are available in the RMIT library and will be referred to in teaching materials. Manuals for practical classes will be provided in electronic form on the Canvas site, along with other pre- and post-class activities

 

RMIT has state of the art medical radiation simulated learning facilities for student learning and practice, in both virtual and physical environments. You will participate in simulated practice within these facilities in preparation for placement across all streams of medical radiation practice. Recordings will be maintained in accordance with our assessment, document retention and privacy policies.   

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Case Study

Weighting 40%

This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, & 4

 

Assessment Task 2: Group Project

Weighting 30%

This assessment task supports  CLOs 1, 2, & 4

 

Assessment Task 3: Reflection

Weighting 30%

This assessment task supports CLO 1, 2, 3 & 4

 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.