RAD1041

Radiographic professional skills 1 ( 2 points, SCA Band 2, 0.042 EFTSL)

Leader: Associate Professor Ken Jones

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: The psychosocial context of radiographic practice, including concepts of profession and professional ethics; legal obligations; concepts of health and illness and reactions to illness; biological basis of behaviour and its relationship to clinical practice; perception; cultural and social issues in practice. Practice skills for clinical placement, including maintaining a safe environment (radiation safety, infection control, first aid and safe patient movement); recognising ethical issues and behaving professionally, and communications.

Objectives: On completion of the unit, students will have a basic understanding of: 1. psychosocial factors which affect human behaviour; 2. professional standards and professional ethics; 3. communication theory; and 4. how to maintain a safe working environment including radiation safety and infection control. They will be able to: 1. obtain and record information from individuals; 2. use appropriate observations and interviewing skills; 3. provide patients with appropriate levels of care; 4. think critically about social, ethical and professional issues; 5. integrate information obtained by observation in clinical settings with basic science knowledge and theory; and 6. recognise the variety of social, cultural and ethical perspectives that may legitimately be taken on health and health care issues.

Assessment: Written examination (2 hours): 75% + Communication skills: 10% + Two clinical exercises: 15% + 2 hurdle requirements (First Aid certificate and attendance at communication skills tutorials)