Postgraduate - UnitMMR4006 - Medical radiations science 6

Theme 1:

On successful completion of this theme students will be able to:

1. Describe and explain a range of medical radiations applications.
2. Define the positive patient identification technique and explain its application.
3. Describe procedural techniques, including rationale, patient preparation and care, patient positioning, optimization of equipment and materials, images and/or data obtained, documentation and results.
4. Explain how patient images and data are acquired and optimized for diagnosis and therapy
5. Recognise anatomic structures and pathophysiology in multiple planes on medical images
6. Describe relevant radiation & occupational health and safety standards.

Theme 2:

On successful completion of this theme students will be able to:

7. Apply the principles of anatomy and pathophysiology in the clinical environment;
8. Use human communication theories when dealing with patients and staff;
9. Employ clinical departmental protocols for patient identification, preparation and positioning;
10. Apply the principles of radiation safety to practice;
11. Apply the principles of infection control and occupational health and safety to practice;
12. Operate within a multi-disciplinary team;
13. Modify patient interactions in light cultural and religious differences;
14. Implement administrative work practices, including the management of resources;
15. Begin to integrate knowledge from previous clinical experience;
16. Demonstrate the characteristics of an intermediate beginner reflective practitioner.