CLINIMAG 301 : Radiographic Clinical Practice II
Medical and Health Sciences
2022 Semester One (1223) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
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. In addition, students will be introduced to paediatric, fluoroscopic and mobile radiographic examinations. 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 Contacts
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 |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate clinical competence (at an advanced beginner level) in performing radiographic examinations of the skull, facial bones, shoulder, spine, as well as paediatric, fluoroscopic and mobile radiographic imaging techniques (at a novice level). (Capability 1.1 and 5.1)
- 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)
- Demonstrate patient-centred care and apply disciplinary knowledge to advocate for the patient in clinical practice. (Capability 5.1 and 6.1)
- Apply an evidence-based approach to clinical decision-making and problem solving with respect to patient autonomy. (Capability 2.1 and 3.1)
- Evaluate image quality, normal anatomical features and pathological appearances on radiographic images and communicate findings where appropriate. (Capability 2.1 and 4.1)
- 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 |
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Image analysis | 25% | Individual Coursework |
Image evaluation test | 45% | Individual Test |
Reflective essay | 30% | Individual Coursework |
Clinical portfolio | Individual Coursework | |
4 types | 100% |
Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |||||
Image analysis | ||||||||||
Image evaluation test | ||||||||||
Reflective essay | ||||||||||
Clinical portfolio |
Workload Expectations
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Learning 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.
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.
Other Information
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.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
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 course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.
The delivery mode may change depending on COVID restrictions. Any changes will be communicated through Canvas.
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.
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 students may be asked to submit 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. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.