Graduate Certificate in Radiographic Practice

Course code: 3857 + Course abbreviation: GradCertRadPractice + Total credit points required: 24 + 2 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

Off-campus (Clayton – P/T only)

Course description

This course, offered by the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, is designed to provide radiographers with the academic framework for the development of a range of supervisory, problem-solving and leadership skills in relation to specific technologies.

The course is offered in two streams: computed tomography (CT), or general radiography.

Course objectives

Students enrolled in the different streams will achieve stream specific learning outcomes. However, both streams will include a standard suite of graduate attributes: 1. Explain the fundamental principles underpinning digital imaging in diagnostic medicine; its representation, acquisition and transformation in computed radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR); 2. Explain the physical principles underpinning single slice helical and multislice computed tomography (CT);3. Justify dose reduction strategies applicable to single slice helical and multislice CT; 4. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of human anatomy from a clinically oriented and body systems perspective; 5. Describe and identify key anatomical structures on images and relationships in three dimensions as portrayed in sectional CT images; 6. Acknowledge workplace management issues and challenges associated with digitally generated images; 7. Demonstrate the capacity to apply research findings to practice whilst valuing the role of ongoing clinical research; 8. Identify patient practitioner situations and appreciate how the application of ethical theories can facilitate a high standard of patient care; 9. Discuss how medico-legal principles apply to the delivery of medical imaging services; 10. Explain the risks and benefits related to the use of contrast media in medical imaging; 11. Apply an analytical approach to the exercise of clinical judgement and decision making in the context of the delivery of radiographic services that is evidence-based; 12. Implement and monitor quality assurance programs in the area of radiographic practice of relevance to them; 13. Identify a role for the radiographer in terms of patient clinical history documentation within the practice of diagnostic radiography; 14. Communicate effectively, efficiently and professionally with a range of health care colleagues to enhance the quality of human interaction and health outcomes for patients; 15. Demonstrate the characteristics of critical and reflective practitioners operating within a dynamic socio-political and economically driven health care environment; 16. Critique themselves as clinical decision makers with a professional obligation to engage in life long learning; 17. Develop personal and professional attributes for the enhancement of self and the radiographic profession; 18. Demonstrate the capacity to apply logical and critical thought to the analysis and resolution of workplace challenges and issues; 19. Communicate new knowledge and understanding in a coherent manner to a wider professional audience; 20. Comfortably use web-based information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to further their professional development; and 21. Consider how Australian radiography standards may differ from those in other countries.

Course structure

The course is structured to enable radiographers to combine study with full-time or part-time clinical practice.

Computed tomography (CT) stream

Semester 1

MRP4002 Computed tomography: science and technology
MRP4003 Clinical and cross sectional imaging anatomy

Semester 2

MRP4010 Contemporary professional practice
MRP4011 CT clinical methods

General radiography stream

Semester 1

MRP4001 Digital imaging in radiographic practice
MRP4003 Clinical and cross sectional imaging anatomy

Semester 2

MRP4010 Contemporary professional practice

Elective units

Students in this stream may select one elective to study in semester two from the following list of Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences postgraduate units:

CPE7603 Contemporary issues in health informatics
CRH1000 Rural health issues and practice
MEU0001 Teaching and learning in health professional education
MRP4011 CT clinical methods

Assessment

Assessment includes written examinations, practical skills examinations, and theoretical essays.

Contact details

School of Biomedical Sciences Office: telephone: +61 3 9905 8635; email: radiation.sciences@med.monash.edu.au or visit www.med.monash.edu.au/radiography/postgrad/

Course coordinator

Associate Professor Marilyn Baird

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