3858 - Graduate Diploma in Advanced Radiographic Practice

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.

Assessment

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

A graduate from the Graduate Diploma in Advanced 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
• traumatic and pathological change that drives image acquisition and interpretation
• the risks and benefits of contrast media use
• 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
• 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 in the context of the delivery of radiographic services that is evidence-based
• implement and monitor quality assurance programs
• perform and document a systematic health assessment using health assessments tools and techniques
• apply research findings to practice; and to consider how Australian radiography standards may differ from those in other countries.

Computed tomography (CT) stream

Year one

Semester one

• MRP4002 Computed tomography: science and technology
• MRP4010 Contemporary professional practice

Semester two

• MRP4003 Clinical and cross sectional imaging anatomy*
• MRP4011 CT clinical methods

Year two

Semester one

• MRP4012 Advanced pathology for radiographic practice

Semester two

• MRP4014 Multislice CT and clinical decision making 1

General radiography stream

Year one

Semester one

• MRP4001 Digital imaging in radiographic practice
• MRP4010 Contemporary professional practice

Semester two

• MRP4003 Clinical and cross sectional imaging anatomy*
• one elective unit from thelist 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 the University of South Australia unit BIOL5004 (Sectional anatomy) will be taken as an equivalent for this unit.

** This unit is offered in off-campus mode only.

Year two

Semester one

• MRP4012 Advanced pathology for radiographic practice

Semester two

• MRP4013 Radiographic image interpretation and clinical decision making 1

Graduate Diploma in Advanced Radiographic Practice

Graduate Diploma in Advanced Radiographic Practice (Computed Tomography)

Graduate Diploma in Advanced 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.