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BP148 - Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations)
Plan: BP148P03NM - Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations)
Campus: Bundoora Campus
Learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes Statement
The program learning outcomes for this program reflect the Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice developed by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA professional capabilities).
Professional and ethical conduct
practise in an ethical and professional manner, consistent with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
provide each patient/client with an appropriate level of dignity and care
assume responsibility, and accept accountability, for professional decisions, and
advocate on behalf of the patient/client, when appropriate, within the context of the practitioners particular division of registration.
Communication and collaboration
communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with patient/client and your family or carers, and
collaborate with other health practitioners.
Evidence based practice and professional learning
apply critical and reflective thinking to resolve clinical challenges, and
identify ongoing professional learning needs and opportunities.
Radiation safety and risk management
implement safe radiation practice appropriate to your division of registration
protect and enhance patient/client safety
confirm and operate equipment and instrumentation safely as appropriate to your division of registration
maintain safety of self and others in the work environment appropriate to your division of registration, and
safely manage radiation and radioactivity in the environment.
Practice in medical radiation sciences
apply an understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology that is appropriate to your division of registration K1, S1
apply principles of medical radiation physics and instrumentation
use patient information management systems appropriately
confirm the procedure according to clinical indicators
assess patient/clients capacity to receive care
deliver patient/client care appropriate to your division of registration
manage and manipulate 3D datasets for diagnostic image production, and
apply knowledge of pharmaceuticals relevant to your division of registration.
Practice in nuclear medicine (BP148NM)
implement the preparation and assess purity of radiopharmaceuticals
explain the biodistribution and applications of radiopharmaceuticals including therapies
implement routine nuclear medicine imaging
implement computed tomography (CT) imaging for nuclear medicine imaging
implement the delivery of nuclear medicine radioisotope examinations and therapies, and
describe how to undertake in vivo and in vitro laboratory procedures.
explain the principles and clinical applications of ultrasound imaging and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, and
alert the appropriate health professional when they observe significant findings of a medically urgent nature.
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