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Master of Radiographic Practice

Course code: 3859 ~ Course abbreviation: MRP ~ Total credit points required: 72 ~ 6 semesters part-time ~ Managing faculty: Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

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 for radiographers wishing to engage in a structured academic pathway leading to the recognition of the level of advanced practitioner status. The course will facilitate high levels of supervisory, problem-solving, leadership and research skills in relation to either computed tomography (CT) or general radiography, in respect to the management of digital images, patient management and advocacy and image interpretation, for example in the rural and remote or accident and emergency setting.

Course objectives

The Master of Radiographic Practice graduate will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: the principles underpinning digital imaging in diagnostic medicine and single slice helical and multi-slice computed tomography (CT), including the justification and application of dose reduction strategies; key anatomical structures on images and relationships in three dimensions; traumatic and pathological change that drives image acquisition and interpretation; the risks and benefits related to contrast media use; and the characteristics of critical and reflective practitioners; as well as to demonstrate the capacity to apply logical and critical thought to the analysis and resolution of workplace challenges and issues; justify a role for the radiographer in terms of patient clinical history documentation, incorporating age related differences and cultural and ethnic variations relevant to the patient's health history; apply an analytical approach to the exercise of clinical judgement and decision making; implement and monitor quality assurance programs; perform and document a systematic health assessment using health assessments tools and techniques; the capacity to critically review professional literature, identify clinical issues, conduct a research project (including ethics approval) and to apply research findings to practice; and to consider how Australian radiography standards may differ from those in other countries.

Course structure

This program is structured to enable radiographers to combine study with full-time or part-time clinical practice. Students must complete 72 points comprised of the following units.

Course requirements

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
Year three
Semester 1
  • MFM2006R Introduction to research methods
Semester 2

Select one from:

  • MRP5010 Clinical research project
  • MRP5012 Multislice CT and clinical decision-making 2

General radiography stream

Year one
Semester 1
  • MRP4001 Digital imaging in radiographic practice
Semester 2
  • MRP4010 Contemporary professional practice
  • MRP4003 Clinical and cross sectional imaging anatomy*
Elective units

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

  • CPE4603 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
Year three
Semester 1
  • MFM2006R Introduction to research methods
Semester 2

Select one from:

  • MRP5010 Clinical research project
  • MRP5011 Radiographic image interpretation and clinical decision-making 2

    *Cross-institutional study in BIOL5004 Sectional anatomy at the University of South Australia will be taken as an equivalent for this unit
    ** Offered on-campus only.

Assessment

Assessment includes written examinations, theoretical essays, oral examinations, clinical case studies and clinical workbook.

Contact details

School of Biomedical Sciences office: telephone +61 3 9905 8365; mail: radiation.sciences@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/radiography/postgrad/

Course coordinator

Mr Jonathan McConnell