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CLINIMAG 301 : Radiographic Clinical Practice II

Medical and Health Sciences

2021 Semester One (1213) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Extends the fundamental knowledge and clinical skills necessary to perform a range of routine and non-routine radiographic examinations, including specialist views and adaptive techniques, with a patient-centred focus.

Course Overview

This course enables the student to provide evidence of their clinical competence of radiographic imaging of the skull, facial bones, shoulder, and spine (at an advanced beginner level). In addition, students will be able to perform multi-trauma, paediatric, fluoroscopic and portable radiographic examinations (at a novice level). Emphasis will be placed on the importance of synthesising theory and clinical practice elements with the student being a patient advocate in the clinical setting.

The course is delivered primarily at Grafton campus and will be based on a blended delivery model, with supporting resources provided online via the University of Auckland’s learning management system ‘Canvas’. Tutorials and labs will be supplemented with online preparatory reading and learning tasks. Students will also be required to complete a six-week clinical placement block during which time clinical competency will be assessed through practical assessments.

This course is compulsory for the BMedImag(Hons) programme. Only students admitted to this programme are eligible to enrol in this course. Part II of the BMedImag(Hons) programme is to be completed to the satisfaction of Senate or its representative before a student is permitted to enrol in this course.

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Course Contacts

Course Director
Tracey Pieterse
Professional Teaching Fellow
Email: tracey.pieterse@auckland.ac.nz
https://unidirectory.auckland.ac.nz/profile/tracey-pieterse 

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate clinical competence (at an advanced beginner level) in performing radiographic examinations of the skull, facial bones, shoulder, spine, as well as multi-trauma, paediatric, fluoroscopic and portable radiographic imaging techniques (at a novice level). (Capability 1.1 and 5.1)
  2. Communicate with patients in a professional manner, recognising and adapting to a variety of social, cultural and ethical perspectives. (Capability 4.1 and 6.1)
  3. Demonstrate patient-centred care and apply disciplinary knowledge to advocate for the patient in clinical practice. (Capability 5.1 and 6.1)
  4. Apply an evidence-based approach to clinical decision-making and problem solving with respect to patient autonomy. (Capability 2.1 and 3.1)
  5. Evaluate image quality, normal anatomical features and pathological appearances on radiographic images and communicate findings where appropriate. (Capability 2.1 and 4.1)
  6. Demonstrate accountability and personal insight and reflect on the development of own clinical practice. (Capability 5.1 and 6.1)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Image Analysis 25% Individual Coursework
Image Evaluation Test 45% Individual Test
Clinical Reflective Essay 30% Individual Coursework
Clinical ePortfolio Individual Coursework
4 types 100%
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5 6
Image Analysis
Image Evaluation Test
Clinical Reflective Essay
Clinical ePortfolio
This course is 100% internally assessed. An aggregated mark of 50% or more is required to successfully pass this course. Resubmission of failed assessments is not permitted. 

In addition, the Clinical Portfolio is a course hurdle requirement, meaning that this assessment must be passed in order to pass the course.

Penalties for excessive word count and/or late submission (without prior written approval for an extension) will be applied in accordance with the 'Medical Imaging Assessment Requirements and Presentation Criteria' document.

The course Canvas page has more detailed information on assessment processes and requirements.

Workload Expectations

Following University workload guidelines, a standard 15-point course represents approximately 150 hours of study.

As a clinical course, students will be required to participate in a six-week clinical placement block as part of this course. To facilitate the attainment of clinical competency, full attendance at clinical placement blocks is compulsory in order to obtain the minimum number of clinical hours required for registration with the MRTB.

In addition to the clinical block, students will be required to participate in the following activities:
  • Tutorials (10 hours)
  • Set readings and learning tasks provided on Canvas (10 hours)
  • Assignments, self-directed learning and reflective practice (30 hours)

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities including labs to complete components of the course.
Tutorials will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including labs will not be available as recordings.
The course will not include live online events.
Attendance on campus is required for the test.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Learning Resources

The required textbooks for this course are:
  • Fauber, T.L. (2017): Radiographic Imaging and Exposure. 5th Ed. Missouri. Elsevier.
  • Kowalczyk, N. (2018): Radiographic Pathology for Technologists. 7th Ed. Missouri: Elsevier
  • Lampignano, J.P & Kendrick, L.E. (2018): Bontrager’s Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. 9th Ed., Missouri: Elsevier.
  • Lampignano, J.P & Kendrick, L.E. (2018): Bontrager’s Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy – workbook. 9th Ed., Missouri: Elsevier.
  • Watson, N & Jones, H. (2017): Chapman and Nakielny's Guide to Radiological Procedures. 7th Ed. Missouri. Elsevier.
Students will also be directed to a large selection of readings and other resources that will be able to be accessed online via the course website on Canvas and the Philson Library databases.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Students who responded to the course SET evaluation in 2020 indicated that they enjoyed the interactive quizzes as well as the online course notes. The clinical reflective essay was particularly challenging especially during lockdown when face to face consultations were not possible. In the next iteration of the course, more revision of different types of images will be included to help students better prepare for online tests and quizzes.

Other Information

Communication
All official communication to a student will be sent to the student’s current University email address (username@aucklanduni.ac.nz) and the student is responsible for ensuring that any desired forwarding to other addresses is in place and operating correctly. Staff will not be responsible for any consequences if students fail to read and respond to University correspondence in a timely manner.

Students are encouraged to use the course ‘Discussion’ forum on Canvas as much as possible for communication with staff and other students. Email may be used for more private matters. Email communication to University staff and supervisors must be sent from the student’s University email address.

As a general rule, students are advised to log-on at least twice a week. Logging on regularly allows regular checking of 'Announcements' as well as reading and responding to messages from peers on 'Discussions'.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

The way to avoid plagiarism is to reference your work. Please refer to the following website for further information about academic referencing: www.cite.auckland.ac.nz/

The document ‘Guidelines: Conduct of Coursework’ provides further advice on how to avoid plagiarism. It can be found in the ‘Medical Imaging Programme Information’ on Canvas.

The penalties for plagiarism can be severe, including losing some or all of the marks for the assignment. Major offences can be sent to the University’s Discipline Committee, where further penalties can be imposed.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Fitness to practise (FTP)
As health professional students, in addition to meeting the University of Auckland graduate profile capabilities, students in the Medical Imaging postgraduate programmes are required to demonstrate their fitness to practise. This applies to students at all times, whether they are on campus, on placement or elsewhere.

Fitness to practise (FTP) is concerned primarily with patient and public safety. It also is concerned with upholding professional standards, including the relevant professional code of conduct, and contributing to the maintenance of the reputation of the profession and public confidence in the profession.

For further information visit FMHS Fitness to Practise Policy (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about/the-university/how-university-works/policy-and-administration/teaching-and-learning/fmhs-code-of-fitness-to-practise/fmhs-fitness-to-practise-policy.html)

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 15/01/2021 09:44 a.m.