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This subject is a capstone residency that 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 diagnostic radiography in the clinical setting (1 x 18 weeks plus 1 x 15 weeks; 5 x 7.5 hour days per week = 1200 hours). Clinical skills are consolidated to demonstrate work-ready capabilities with appropriate professional and ethical conduct to care and advocate for their patients. Students refine existing communication skills, demonstrating cultural sensitivity with both staff and patients within a range of contexts, enabling safe working environments. Students apply their decision making skills and critical thinking in general practice of medical radiation science, specifically in diagnostic radiography, and demonstrate required radiation safety and risk management capability.

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Clinical internship:
• Clinical block (1 x 18 week, 1 x 15 week);
• Reflection;
• Professionalism;
• Global citizenship, ethics and law;
• Sustainability, social and environmental justice;
• Radiation safety;
• Quality assurance;
• Patient care and communication;
• WHS;
• Technical competence; and
• Reflective practice.