Postgraduate - UnitMMR5011 - Medical radiations science and practice 2

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Synopsis

This unit is a period of professional clinical experience undertaken in the workplace to enable students to develop competency. Students will practice under the supervision of qualified staff, and a clinical workbook will be provided to enable students to document their professional and technical development.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Apply their knowledge to the practice of Medical Radiations;
2. Demonstrate initiative, problem solving and decision making skills;
3. Act in a responsible, safe and ethical manner and apply these principles to practice;
4. Complete specified tasks and procedures within appropriate time frames;
5. Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, carers and members of the health care team;
6. Incorporate the evidence based paradigm into their practice ;
7. Recognise the limitations of their knowledge and experience and seek advice when required;
8. Practice their profession at the level of the competent practitioner.

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Caroline Wright

Contact hours

47 weeks of continuous clinical placement

Prerequisites

MMR4001, MMR4002, MMR4003, MMR4004, MMR4005, MMR4006

Co-requisites

MMR5001, MMR5002