Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

An opportunity to participate in patient examinations in the clinical situation is essential to further skills development for medical imaging students.

Aims

This period of clinical experience will enable you to gain experience in general routine radiographic examinations and bedside radiography as well as an introduction to minor procedures. The unit will also provide an opportunity for you to become familiar with the patient cares activities undertaken by radiographers.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. Perform general routine non complex radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen and skeleton under supervision.

2. Assist in the clinical performance of minor procedures and bedside radiography.

3. Demonstrate the interpersonal, communication and appropriate patient care skills required in clinical practice.

4. Critically reflect on the outcomes of the imaging examinations you have participated in and report on this performance.

Content

General Skeletal Radiography.
- Bedside Radiography.
- Minor Procedures - Barium Studies, IVP's.

Students undertake a clinical block placement with consolidation of previous experiences in PCB277 (performance of examinations) Examinations to be covered include (though are not exclusive):
- Upper limb
- Lower limb
- Pelvis and abdomen
- Chest incl. shoulder
- Entire vertebral column
- Mobile/bedside radiography
- Emergency department radiography

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Supervised clinical experience attachment over a period of 4 to 5 weeks in an approved clinical department on a full-time basis.

Assessment

In order to gain a grade of S - satisfactory for this unit , you will be required to demonstrate a satisfactory level of achievement in each item of assessment and a mark of at least 60% overall.Feedback will be provided throughout the semester.

Assessment name: Case Study
Description: Summative and formative. 2 Case Study Assignments which
reflect on patient examinations and outcomes and the images produced.
Relates to objectives: 1 and 4
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: During Placement

Assessment name: Laboratory/Practical
Description: Supervisor's Assessment of Clinical Competence.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Various

Assessment name: Log/Workbook
Description: Submission of Clinical Practice Records of Clinical Experience: (Formative) - A record of rostered hours and examinations/procedures carried out as an assistant or supervised performer and verfied by the supervisor must be submitted within one week of completion of the clinical period, along with the radiation badge. Failure to submit will result in an unfinalised result until submission. (Mandatory requirement, no % assigned.)
Relates to objectives: 1, 2 and 4.
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Placement

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Texts:

1. QUT Clinical Practice Guide.

2. Bontrager KL (2010) Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 7th edition, Mosby.

References:

1. Armstrong P & Wastie M (2009) Diagnostic Imaging, 5th edition, Blackwell Scientific.

Risk assessment statement

The out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit relate to the operation of x-ray and associated imaging equipment in the clinical situation. You will receive instructions on safety issues and be provided with a radiation badge to assess radiation exposure during the placement. Infection control techniques and precautions should be observed to avoid exposure to harmful agents.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 07-Jan-2013