Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Research Methods in Medical Radiation

Credit Points: 12.00


Course Coordinator: Giulia McCorkell

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: giulia.mccorkell2@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 201.08.26

Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enforced Pre-requisite Courses

Successful completion of   

  • RADI1226 Evidence-based Practice & Implementation Science (Course ID 056417)

Recommended Concurrent study

It is recommended that you 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.

  • RADI1232 Consolidating practice (Course ID 056423)


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

Building on your  learning from Evidence-based Practice & Implementation Science RADI1226 you will develop an understanding of the ethical principles and scientific methodologies guiding the areas of research identified in RADI1226.  You will further develop your skills in clinical reasoning and decision making, through a greater understanding of   common statistical methods utilised for data analysis, quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, and literature critique as applied to health research.


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.

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. Demonstrate the application of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies for health science research, including common statistical analysis methods.
  2. Explore the application of ethical principles and basic research processes in health science.
  3. Employ appropriate statistical design and analysis methods in the planning and execution of experiments within medical radiation research.
  4. Critically evaluate and interpret research evidence and scientific findings in the field of Medical Radiation, and effectively present these evaluations in a clear and concise manner.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of face to face learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, individual and group activities. Attendance at face to face learning activities is essential for demonstrating the ability to collaborate in a professional research setting.

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 library and will be referred to in teaching materials. Pre- and post-class activities will be provided in electronic format on the Canvas site, including case-based patient scenarios for interpretation, supporting you to propose the use of advancing therapies and technologies to improve patient outcomes.

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: Critical review of a research publication

Weighting 30%

This assessment task supports CLOs 2, & 4

 

Assessment Task 2: Literature review

Weighting 30%

This assessment task supports CLOs  2 & 4

 

Assessment Task 3: Research Proposal

Research proposal

Weighting 40%

This assessment task supports CLOs 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.