3859 - Master of Radiographic Practice

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.

Assessment

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

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
• the characteristics of critical and reflective practitioners

Students 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; implement and monitor quality assurance programs
• perform and document a systematic health assessment using health assessments tools and techniques
• have the capacity to critically review professional literature, identify clinical issues, conduct a research project (including ethics approval) and to apply research findings to practice
• consider how Australian radiography standards may differ from those in other countries.

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

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

Year three

Semester one

• MFM2006R Introduction to research methods

Semester two

Select one of:

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

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*

Elective units

Select one of::

• 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 one

• MRP4012 Advanced pathology for radiographic practice

Semester two

• MRP4013 Radiographic image interpretation and clinical decision-making 1

Year three

Semester one

• MFM2006R Introduction to research methods

Semester two

Select one of:

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

* Cross-institutional study in University of South Australia unit BIOL5004 (Sectional anatomy) will be taken as an equivalent for this unit.

** Offered on-campus only.

Master of Radiographic Practice

Master of Radiographic Practice (Computed Tomography)

Master of 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.