Graduate Diploma in Advanced Radiographic Practice

Course code: 3858 + Course abbreviation: GradDipAdvRadPractic + Total credit points required: 48 + 4 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 advanced supervisory, problem-solving and leadership skills in relation to specific technologies. The course is offered in two streams: computed tomography (CT) or general radiography. The program articulates with the Graduate Certificate in Radiographic Practice.

Course objectives

Upon successful completion of the course of study, graduates will be able to: 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 and pathophysiology from a clinically oriented and body systems perspective; 5. describe and identify anatomical structures on images and relationships in three dimensions as portrayed in sectional CT images; 6. acknowledged ;workplace management issues and challenges associated with digitally generated medical 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. justify 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 in relation to either multislice CT or plain radiographic imaging; 15. critically appraise imaging protocols established for specialist CT imaging procedures in terms of the clinical problem; 16. apply an understanding of mechanisms of trauma including a range of subsequent treatment strategies to the creation of effective and relevant radiographic and or CT images; 17. demonstrate the characteristics of critical and reflective practitioners operating within a dynamic socio-political and economically driven health care environment; 18. critique themselves as clinical decision makers with a professional obligation to engage in lifelong learning; 19. develop personal and professional attributes for the enhancement of self and the radiography profession; 20. demonstrate the capacity to apply logical and critical thought to the analysis and resolution of workplace challenges and issues; 21. communicate new knowledge and understanding in a coherent manner to a wider professional audience in relation to either plain radiographic analysis and interpretation of the limbs and girdles or CT examinations of organ systems;22. perform and document a systematic health assessment using health assessment tools and techniques; 23. incorporate within the practice of radiography age related differences, cultural and ethnic variations relevant to the patient’s health history; 24. comfortably use web-based information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to further their professional development; and 25. consider how Australian radiography standards may differ from those in other countries.

Course structure

Computed tomography (CT) stream

Year one

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

Year two

Semester 1

MRP4012 Advanced pathology for radiographic practice

Semester 2

MRP4014 Multislice CT and clinical decision making 1

General radiography stream

Year one

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

Year two

Semester 1

MRP4012 Advanced pathology for radiographic practice

Semester 2

MRP4013 Radiographic image interpretation and clinical decision making 1

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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