CLINIMAG 402A/B : Radiographic Clinical Practice IV

Medical and Health Sciences

2024 Semester One (1243) / Semester Two (1245) (60 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Consolidates the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to perform all radiographic imaging examinations, with a patient-centred focus.

Course Overview

This course enables the student to provide evidence of their clinical competence in performing radiographic examinations (at a competent level) and a range of advanced radiographic imaging examinations (at an advanced beginner level). Emphasis will be placed on recognising the importance of synthesising theory and clinical practice elements and the student being a patient advocate in the clinical setting.
The course is delivered fully online by distance via the University of Auckland’s learning management system ‘Canvas’. It incorporates a range of learning approaches including videos, webpages, links to the library databases and resources, and utilising online technologies to promote shared learning opportunities. Academic learning is expected to inform clinical practice and enhance levels of clinical competency.
This course is compulsory for the BMedImag(Hons) programme. Only students admitted to this programme are eligible to enrol in this course. Part III 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

To complete this course students must enrol in CLINIMAG 402 A and B

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: People and Place
Capability 2: Sustainability
Capability 3: Knowledge and Practice
Capability 4: Critical Thinking
Capability 5: Solution Seeking
Capability 6: Communication
Capability 8: Ethics and Professionalism

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate clinical competence (at a competent level) in performing all standard radiographic examinations. (Capability 1 and 3)
  2. Demonstrate clinical competence (at an advanced beginner level), in performing a range of advanced radiographic imaging examinations. (Capability 1 and 3)
  3. Demonstrate effective communication with patients in a professional manner, recognising and adapting to a variety of social, cultural and ethical perspectives. (Capability 1, 6 and 8)
  4. Demonstrate patient-centred care and apply disciplinary knowledge to advocate for the patient in clinical practice. (Capability 1 and 3)
  5. Apply an evidence-based approach to clinical decision-making and problem solving. (Capability 3, 4 and 5)
  6. Evaluate image quality, normal anatomical features and common pathological appearances on radiographic images. (Capability 3 and 4)
  7. Demonstrate accountability and personal insight and reflect on the development of own clinical practice. (Capability 2 and 8)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Case Study 35% Individual Coursework
Online test 35% Individual Test
Clinical reflective essay 30% Individual Coursework
Clinical portfolio Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Case Study
Online test
Clinical reflective essay
Clinical portfolio
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 60-point course represents approximately 600 hours of study. As a clinical course, students will be required to participate in a 30 week clinical placement block, which includes six weeks of Computerised Tomography (CT) placement 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:

• Online Zoom sessions/discussions
• Set readings and learning tasks provided on Canvas
• Assignments, self-directed learning and reflective practice


Delivery Mode

Online

Attendance is required at scheduled online activities including Zoom sessions and online discussions to complete components of the course.

The course will include live online events which may at times be outside of the standard weekly timetable to accommodate for clinical placement times.

Study material will be released progressively throughout the course.

This course runs to the University semester timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.


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.

The required textbooks for this course are:
Kowalczyk, N. (2018). Radiographic Pathology for Technologists. 7th Ed. Missouri: Elsevier
Lampignano, J.P & Kendrick, L.E. (2020). Bontrager’s Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. 10th Ed., Missouri: Elsevier.
Lampignano, J.P & Kendrick, L.E. (2020). Bontrager’s Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy – workbook. 10th Ed., Missouri: Elsevier.
Students will also be directed to a large selection of other readings and resources. These 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 in the 2023 cohort were appreciative of the evening Zoom sessions but felt they did not always have time to attend.  The late evening online sessions will continue in the next iteration of the course with reminders sent out to students ahead of the session. 

Other Information

Communication
All ocial 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. Sta 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 sta 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 for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, 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 Student Academic Conduct Statute (2021) provides further advice on how to avoid plagiarism. More information 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.

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.

Fitness to practise (FTP)
As health professional students, in addition to meeting the University of Auckland graduate prole capabilities, students in the Medical Imaging postgraduate programmes are required to demonstrate their tness 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 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.

Published on 06/11/2023 10:05 a.m.