Radiographic Imaging Capstone (10032.2)

This unit integrates students' previously developed applied research knowledge and clinical skill sets within the professional clinical context. Students utilise the various research process elements and medical imaging clinical practice knowledge to develop enhanced skills to exercise professional judgement. They reflect upon advanced radiographic practice within an interconnected and integrated nature of medical imaging sciences in a culturally diverse context. Also, develop personal and professional confidence by using an evidence-based inquiry led approach in evaluating the veracity of research claims, to understand current trends in medical imaging research and inform on best clinical practice to ensure quality health outcomes.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Critically review and evaluate health and scientific research and justify its application in clinical medical imaging and within quality health outcomes context;
2. Analyse current and future advanced evidence based radiographic practice trends and ongoing professional developments within medical radiation sciences;
3. Integrate experience and synthesise current literature within medical imaging, in an interdisciplinary and healthcare context; and
4. Scientifically communicate health and evidence based scientific research outcomes, the moral, ethical and legal responsibilities of researchers and potential impact on evidence based clinical practice, health and society.

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

Prerequisites

Students must have completed 81 credit points from 319JA Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging).

Corequisites

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

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.