Abstract

This capstone residency subject consolidates learning (knowledge and skills) across the entire degree into practice-based capabilities. The subject formalises the learning, development and assessment of MRPBA defined capabilities as the minimum standards for general registration with AHPRA. The residency is underpinned by professional practice in the Nuclear Medicine clinical setting … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

CLINICAL INTERNSHIP:Clinical block (2 x 15 week blocks which includes 115 - 120 hours in diagnostic CT)ReflectionProfessionalismGlobal citizenship, ethics and lawSustainability, social and environmental justiceRadiation safetyQuality assurancePatient care and communicationWHSTechnical competenceReflective practice

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to implement professional practice, demonstrating critical thinking and analytical skills, with specific reference to applying anatomy, physiology and pathology, applying the principles of physics and instrumentation, utilising clinical information management systems, determining appropriate procedures, patient assessment and due diligence, deliver appropriate care and stabilisation/reproducibility techniques, and manage / manipulate 3D datasets (MRPBA Domain 1);
2.
be able to perform quality evaluation of image datasets, including identifying and reporting urgent or unexpected findings in an appropriate and timely manner (MRPBA Domain 1.7b and c);
3.
be able to describe and apply understanding of practice in nuclear medicine with specific reference to implementing preparation of radiopharmaceuticals, explaining diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical biodistribution, implementing routine imaging including SPECT/CT and PET/CT, implement CT imaging, implement nuclear medicine examinations and therapies (MRPBA Domain 1 and 1B.1-2 and 4);
4.
be able to describe and apply understanding of practice in nuclear medicine with specific reference to describing in vivo and in vitro laboratory procedures (MRPBA Domain 1B.3);
5.
be able to describe and apply the principles of radiation safety and risk management with specific reference to safe radiation practice, protecting/enhancing patient safety, ensuring safe operation of equipment, maintain safety of self and others and safely managing radiation and radioactivity (MRPBA Domain 5);
6.
be able to explain and apply the principles of evidence based practice and professional learning with specific reference to critical thinking, analytical appraisal and reflective skills related to clinical imaging, problem solving and decision making (MRPBA Domain 4.1) be able to recognise opportunities to develop new knowledge through research and enquiry, and contribute to the enhancement of the profession (MRPBA Domain 2.5 and 4.1d);
7.
be able to demonstrate communication and collaboration skills with specific reference to clear, sensitive and effective, culturally appropriate communication to create culturally safe environments and collaborating with other health practitioners (MRPBA domain 3);
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be able to identify, explain and implement professional and ethical conduct with specific reference to practicing in an ethical, non-discriminatory, professional and legal manner, providing appropriate care, assuming accountability and responsibility, and patient advocacy (MRPBA Domain 2);
9.
be able to evaluate and implement outcomes of patient assessment and due diligence to deliver appropriate care inclusive of appropriate management in the event of deteriorating patient condition, urgent and/or unexpected findings (MRPBA Domain 1.7);
10.
be able to apply understanding of practice in Nuclear Medicine, demonstrating critical thinking and analytical skills, with specific reference to implementing preparation of radiopharmaceuticals, explaining diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical biodistribution, implementing routine imaging including SPECT/CT and PET/CT, implement CT imaging, implement nuclear medicine examinations and therapies (MRPBA Domain 1B);
11.
be able to apply understanding of practice in diagnostic CT to implement diagnostic CT imaging (MRPBA Domain 1B.4);
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be able to demonstrate communication and collaboration skills with specific reference to clear, sensitive and effective communication and collaborating with other health practitioners (MRPBA Domain 3);
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be able to identify, explain and implement professional and ethical conduct with specific reference to global citizenship, ethical, professional and legal practice, providing appropriate care, assuming accountability and responsibility, and patient advocacy (MRPBA Domain 1);
14.
be able to understand, explain and apply principles of Indigenous cultural competence and safety within the context of patient care and advocacy (MRPBA Domain 1);
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be able to recognise the need for appropriate decisions about the care of patients before, during, and after the examination/treatment. (MRPBA Domain 1.7d; 2.3a); and
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be able to understand the processes of peer assessment, standard setting, mentorship, and developmental support to other members of the healthcare team. (MRPBA Domain 2.5a).

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging)

Pre-requisite
Incompatible

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 150 days Details Students undertake 2 blocks of 15 weeks (8 hour days, 5 days per week for a total of 600 hours per block and 1200 residency hours in total) clinical placement at approved clinical sites mapped with AHPRA - MRPBA.