3857 - Graduate Certificate in Radiographic Practice
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | GradCertRadPrac |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Intake restrictions | This course is not available to international student visa holders. |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus (Clayton) |
| Total credit points required | 24 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year PT Part-time study only. |
| Contact details | School of Biomedical Sciences office: telephone +61 3 9905 8635; email radiation.sciences@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/radiography/postgrad/ |
| Course coordinator | Mr Jonathan McConnell |
Description
Assessment
Assessment includes written examinations, practical skills examinations, and theoretical essays and clinical workbook.
Objectives
A graduate from the Graduate Certificate in Radiographic Practice will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following:
- the principles underpinning digital imaging in diagnostic medicine and single slice helical and multi-slice computed tomography (CT), including dose reduction strategies
- key anatomical structures on images and relationships in three dimensions
- the risks and benefits related to the use of contrast media
- the characteristics of critical and reflective practitioners
Graduates will also:
- demonstrate the capacity to apply logical and critical thought to the analysis and resolution of workplace challenges and issues
- 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
- implement and monitor quality assurance programs
- apply research findings to practice
- consider how Australian radiography standards may differ from those in other countries.
Requirements
Computed tomography (CT) stream
Semester 1
Semester 2
- MRP4003 Clinical and cross sectional imaging anatomy*
- MRP4011 CT clinical methods
General radiography stream
Semester 1
Semester 2
- MRP4003 Clinical and cross sectional imaging anatomy*
- one elective unit from the list below
Elective units
- CPE7603 Contemporary issues in health informatics
- CRH1000 Rural health issues and practice
- MEU9001 Teaching and learning in health professional education**
- MRP4011 CT clinical methods
* Cross-institutional study in BIOL5004 Sectional anatomy at The University of South Australia will be taken as an equivalent for this unit.
** This unit is offered by on-campus mode only.
Award(s) received on completion *
Graduate Certificate in Radiographic Practice
Graduate Certificate in Radiographic Practice (Computed Tomography)
Graduate Certificate in Radiographic Practice (General Radiography)
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.