Course Title: Foundations of Professional Practice

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Foundations of Professional Practice

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

RADI1125

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016

RADI1125

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Daniel Sapkaroski and Katherine Metzger

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: daniel.sapkaroski2@rmit.edu.au and katherine.metzger2@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Concurrent Study

You should undertake following course/s at the same time as this course as it contains areas of knowledge and skills which are implemented together in practice.

AND

OR

OR

Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.

Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.


Course Description

This course will introduce you the essential professional concepts required to become a proficient Medical Radiation Professional. You will be introduced to communication and reflective practice, along with the legal and ethical aspects involved in healthcare. You will become familiar with all three streams of medical radiations (Medical Imaging, Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine) and the professional capabilities for medical radiation practitioners to assist with understanding the key capabilities of a registered practitioner, and the collaboration required for efficient and effective patient care. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for BP321 Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (aligned to the Accreditation Standards of the Medical Radiations Practice Board of Australia):

Standard 1

  • Assess the patient’s/client’s capacity to receive care (1.e)

Standard 2

  • Practise in an ethical and professional manner, consistent with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements (2.a)
  • Provide each patient/client with dignity and care (2.b)
  • Take responsibility and accountability for professional decisions (2.c)
  • Seek opportunities to progress the profession (2.e)

Standard 3

  • Communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with the patient/client and their family or carers (3.a)

Standard 4

  • Resolve challenges through application of critical thinking and reflective practice (4.a)
  • Identify ongoing professional learning needs and opportunities (4.b)


On successful completion of this course you should be able to

  1. Explain the legal and ethical principles which underpin professional practice including the national regulation of the health professions, and the requirements that students and practitioners must meet to maintain their registration.
  2. Describe and discuss the patient experience and importance of effective communication in the context of professional practice in the health care setting,
  3. Identify and explain cultural safety and cultural competence considerations with respect to First Nations patients and their families, with reference to the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
  4. Identify the determinants of health including the socio-cultural, physical, psychosocial and environmental factors that can influence health status, with a focus on First Nations peoples.
  5. Explain, apply and demonstrate development of foundational skills in reflective clinical practice.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will learn through a range of activities including lectures, a combination of face-to-face/online tutorial classes, self-directed study and team-based discussions. This course is supported by RMIT's online learning management system (LMS) which you will be expected to make use of.This resource provides a range of materials aimed at supporting your learning and you are encouraged to actively use this site and the material it contains. You are also expected to conduct a significant level of self-directed learning to reinforce learned concepts. There is the expectation that you will access appropriate peer-reviewed literature via the RMIT library. The Medical Radiations Subject Guide (URL: http://rmit.libguides.com/medical-radiations) provides useful references. Any changes to this schedule due to unforeseen circumstances will be posted on the course LMS.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

 

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Quizzes 
Weighting 20% 
This assessment task support CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4 

Assessment Task 2: Reflective Journal 
Weighting 35% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3 & 5 

Assessment Task 3: Group Presentation 
Weighting 45% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.