Medical Imaging Project Design PG (10039.2)

This unit will allow students, working in a small group, to develop an appropriate medical imaging research project. The unit will also review the main theoretical ideas that underpin research in a range of health and medical contexts. The unit provides theoretical support for the students to evaluate the use of qualitative and quantitative research methods and designs appropriate to answer their research question, develop a research proposal, and to evaluate the need for and develop, if appropriate, ethics and radiation applications.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Analyse different types of research methods and designs used in health;
2. Reflect upon and research and apply established theories to critique qualitative and quantitative research methodologies;
3. Select an appropriate research methodology to answer their research question;
4. Develop a research project including addressing ethical and radiation issues; and
5. Synthesise an appropriate proposal for their research project.

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
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
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 - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
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 contribute toward, Medical Radiation Practice Board, AHPRA, Medical radiation practice professional capabilities and accreditation standards:

Domain 4: Evidence-informed practitioner

 

Prerequisites

10034 Computed Tomography PG AND
10036 Imaging Pathology G AND
10049 Radiographic Imaging 2 G AND
11476 Research in Medical Radiation Science G

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.