Research in Medical Radiation Science G (11476.1)

This unit introduces the principles and relevance of research and evidence-based practice in medical radiation sciences. Students will develop an understanding of the research process and develop relevant skills in evidence-based practice by methodologies of evaluating current literature and through assimilation and synthesis of the current literature within medical radiation sciences and healthcare. Introducing and developing understanding and the relevance of concepts of basic research, philosophical paradigms and research ethics principles and its relevance in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research design and methodological approaches in medical radiation sciences and evidence-based practice in healthcare thereby underpinning principles of continuous professional development.

This unit will be taught in combined teaching with 11475 Research in Medical Radiation Science in 319JA Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging).

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate skills in literature searches;
2. Critically evaluate and appraise medical radiation science literature using appropriate resources;
3. Demonstrate an awareness of the national and international issues pertaining to the moral, ethical, cultural, social, political and environmental responsibilities when reviewing and undertaking research;
4. Demonstrate skills to assimilate and synthesise new information in scientific, health and medical radiation sciences research literature;
5. Demonstrate an ability to scientifically, systematically, logically, coherently and effectively communicate with command of literacy, numeracy and information technology skills;
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of research design and methodologies on evidence-based practice research and its impact on clinical practice;
7. Demonstrate intellectual curiosity consistent with a philosophy of lifelong learning.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
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

Prerequisites

10046 Physical Principles of MRS G AND
10048 Radiographic Imaging 1 G AND
10047 Radiation Biology and Dosimetry G

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

10038 Introduction to MRS Research G

Assumed knowledge

Understanding of research methods, methodologies and basic statistics as well as an understanding of medical imaging.