Radiographic Imaging Capstone (10032.1)

This unit integrates students' previously developed knowledge and skills to the professional clinical context. It will require students to utilise evidence-based practice to develop skills so to exercise professional judgement, identify ongoing professional development needs and reflect upon advanced radiographic practice and the interdisciplinary nature of medical radiations and develop advanced radiographic patient management skills. Students will be able to develop personal and professional confidence by developing skills to differentiate between different research methods, evaluate the veracity of research claims, understand current trends in medical imaging research and draw implications for evidence based health care.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Critically review and evaluate health and scientific research;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the means of communicating health and scientific research outcomes;
3. Critically differentiate between a qualitative and quantitative research design and justify their application within clinical medical imaging;
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the moral, ethical and legal responsibilities of researchers and potential impacts on society;
5. Analyse current and future advanced radiographic practice trends and ongoing professional developments within medical radiation sciences; and
6. Synthesise current interdisciplinary practices within the health sector with their knowledge and experience of working in an interdisciplinary health context.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Skills development

 

This Unit contributes towards the Medical Radiation Practice Board, AHPRA, Medical radiation practice professional capabilities and accreditation standards:

Domain 4: Evidence-informed practitioner

 

Prerequisites

10013 Computed Tomography AND
10015 Imaging Pathology AND
10029 Radiographic Imaging 2 AND
11475 Research in Medical Radiation Science

Corequisites

Must be enrolled in 319JA Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging).

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.