Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

This unit is a period of professional clinical experience undertaken in the workplace to enable students to develop competency. Students will practice under the supervision of qualified staff, and a clinical workbook will be provided to enable students to document their professional and technical development.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Apply their knowledge to the practice of Medical Radiations;
2. Demonstrate initiative, problem solving and decision making skills;
3. Act in a responsible, safe and ethical manner and apply these principles to practice;
4. Complete specified tasks and procedures within appropriate time frames;
5. Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, carers and members of the health care team;
6. Incorporate the evidence based paradigm into their practice ;
7. Recognise the limitations of their knowledge and experience and seek advice when required;
8. Practice their profession at the level of the competent practitioner.

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Caroline Wright

Contact hours

46 weeks of continuous clinical placement