RAD1041/RAD1092

Radiographic professional skills 1 and 2

Objectives On successful completion of this subject students will have an understanding of the psycho-social nature of human action and illness, professional ethics, patient care and safety protocols. Students will be able to communicate effectively with a person in the context of radiographic examinations; to communicate with their peers on a professional basis; to obtain information from library, archival and electronic sources; to critically assess the professional literature; to present written and oral reports and to demonstrate first aid and computer skills sufficient to pass appropriate practical assessment.

Synopsis Psychological processes including their biological basis. Social and cultural influences on the individual and group level. Concepts of ethics, profession and professionalism. Professional standards in radiography. Communication skills: interpersonal and scientific. Introductory biostatistics and research methods. Critical review of the literature. Principles of infection control. First aid. Lifting. Medical emergencies in the clinical setting.

Assessment Written examination (2x2 hours): 50% * Patient study essay: 10% * Objective structured patient care examination: 20% * Tutors' assessment: 20%

Texts

Australian Institute of Radiography Guidelines for professional conduct for radiographers and radiation therapists AIR, 1995
Egan I `Competency-based standards for radiography' in Cowell S (ed.) Final report to the national office for overseas skills recognition on the medical radiations science competency based standards project Australian Institute of Radiography, 1992
Kowalczyk N and Donnett K Integrated patient care for the imaging professional Mosby, 1996
Singleton J and McLaren S Ethical foundations of health care Times Mirror, 1995