CSB071 Clinical Radiography 5
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| Unit code: | CSB071 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | CSB067 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Other requirements: Radiation use licence; Qld Health student placement requirements including Hepatitis B immunisation. |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,192 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,704 |
| International unit fee | $4,848 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | CSB071 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | CSB067 |
| Coordinators: | Vicki Braithwaite | vicki.braithwaite@qut.edu.au Ajesh Singh | ajesh.singh@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit will continue to build on previous clinical placements to deal with a full range of complex patients and contexts. The period of clinical experience in this unit will enable you to gain experience as a supervised performer in advanced imaging procedures and modalities in addition to consolidating skills in general radiography and minor procedures while demonstrating safe and sustainable person-centred clinical practice. Clinical practice will provide opportunities to interact with artificial intelligence software/tools available during placement.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Assist and perform (under supervision) more specialised advanced techniques and imaging methods
- Image the full range of patient complexities in skeletal radiography and minor procedures including Operating Theatre (OT) and trauma
- Demonstrate interpersonal, communications, and appropriate person-centred care skills required in clinical practice, for diverse patient demographics including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Critically reflect on the outcomes of the imaging examinations you have participated in and comment on this performance
- Demonstrate effective professional practice capabilities such as teamwork, digital literacy and clinical reasoning
Content
Clinical experience in appropriate roles for any of the following modalities available at your specific placement site.
- Computed Tomography
o Ultrasound
o Magnetic Resonance Imaging
o Fluoroscopic Procedures
o Minor Procedures including OT
o Skeletal Radiography including trauma and paediatrics
o Angiography
o Ultrasound
o Nuclear Medicine - BMD
- Digital administration literacy and workflow management
Learning Approaches
This unit engages you in your learning through enabling you to apply the theoretical knowledge and skills developed both on campus and in previous clinical placements in a different clinical setting. You should be performing general radiography for a diverse range of patient populations, presentations, conditions and complexities, and assisting in the advanced imaging modalities in a range of interdisciplinary settings. You will be supervised by clinical staff in an approved clinical department on a full-time basis.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways:
- comments on a case by case basis from your immediate supervisor
- feedback on the case study submissions submitted
- feedback from midpoint assessment by clinical supervisor
- end of placement feedback
Assessment
Overview
You will be assessed by the clinical staff on your clinical practical ability as demonstrated over the period of the placement. Informal feedback will be provided on a case by case basis from the immediate supervisor. In addition the clinical supervisor will complete an assessment form and provide feedback to you at the midpoint of the placement. This feedback will assist you in meeting the appropriate professional standards by the completion of the placement and your final assessment.
Submission of Clinical Practice Records of Clinical Experience: (Formative) - A record of rostered hours and examinations/procedures carried out as an assistant or supervised performer and verified by the supervisor must be submitted within one week of completion of the clinical period, along with the radiation badge. This is a mandatory requirement.
Assessment tasks will require you to provide evidence of your knowledge, skills and application of Clinical Practice in Medical Imaging, in a variety of formats, which are aligned with the learning outcomes of the unit and course.
For the purposes of professional accreditation and demonstration of capabilities/competencies, students must achieve a satisfactory level of performance in both the theoretical and practical elements of the unit to achieve a passing grade. This is an ungraded unit and the final mark is satisfactory or unsatisfactory.
Threshold assessment conditions
In this unit, for you to be eligible to receive a passing grade, threshold assessment conditions apply. You are required to achieve a satisfactory result in all items of assessment to receive a S (satisfactory) result in the unit. If you who do not achieve a satisfactory result for an assessment task you are able to make one resubmission of this work. You are advised to seek feedback on your submission from the unit coordinator prior to resubmission.
N.B. Resubmission is not usually available for U (unsatisfactory) result for placement performance.
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Case Study
A case study which reports on patient examinations you have performed and provides a critical reflection on the imaging outcomes. To be submitted via CANVAS.
Full instruction for the Case Study requirement is available under the Assessment Item: Case Study Folder of the CSB071 CANVAS site.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details page for specific guidelines.
“This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.”
Threshold Assessment:
Threshold conditions apply to this assessment.
In this unit, for you to be eligible to receive a passing grade, threshold assessment conditions apply. You are required to achieve a satisfactory result in all items of assessment to receive a S (satisfactory) result in the unit. If you who do not achieve a satisfactory result for an assessment task you are able to make one resubmission of this work. You are advised to seek feedback on your submission from the unit coordinator prior to resubmission.
Assessment: Professional Plans
2 Professional plans will be required for submission. Pre-clinical = the professional learning plan should outline the areas of professional practice which you will be completing during the placement and how this relates to the activities and competencies required as per the Clinical Guide.
Post clinical = on completion of the placement you are to critically reflect on your performance and clinical ability, and evaluate what areas you need to consolidate during the subsequent placement period.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details page for specific guidelines.
“This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.”
Threshold Assessment:
Threshold conditions apply for this assessment.
In this unit, for you to be eligible to receive a passing grade, threshold assessment conditions apply. You are required to achieve a satisfactory result in all items of assessment to receive a S (satisfactory) result in the unit. If you who do not achieve a satisfactory result for an assessment task you are able to make one resubmission of this work. You are advised to seek feedback on your submission from the unit coordinator prior to resubmission.
Assessment: Placement Performance
Clinical supervisor's assessment of clinical practice and professional capabilities. Student must perform a at satisfactory level of a 4th year student.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited in this assessment.
Threshold Assessment:
Satisfactory placement performance is mandatory to successfully complete this unit. Additional attempts are not usually available for placements.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
Queensland Radiation use licence
QLD Health Student Placement requirements including:
- Immunisation/s (including Hepatitis B)
- Blue Card
- Current CPR Certificate is required.
Blue Card
A blue card is required to complete this unit. A blue card confirms that you have passed a screening of your criminal history (the Working with Children Check) and have been approved to work with children and young people. For more information on the blue card and how to apply please visit the QUT website.
Costs
- Clinical uniform (requires purchase of QUT MRS shirt)
- Cost and organisation of obtaining current CPR Certificate is the responsibility of the student
- All Work Integrated Learning placement costs, including travel and accommodation expenses, are the responsibility of the student.
Resources
QUT Clinical Practice Record Guide Book (provided)
Additional resources are located on the Canvas site for this unit.
Risk Assessment Statement
Placement in a radiology department has inherent radiation risks, which are minimised by following safe work practices as taught during pre-clinical units. Students must adhere to the Radiation Safety and Protection Plan of the site they are rostered to, and wear the radiation dose monitoring device provided by QUT for the clinical placement. This radiation badge must be returned to QUT on completion of the placement.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.CS48 Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)
- Apply advanced scientific, technical, and clinical knowledge and skills with digital literacy in ethical medical imaging practice
Relates to: Case Study, Professional Plans, Placement Performance - Apply communication, interpersonal skills, and cultural responsivity necessary to enhance patient-centred clinical practice in relation to the welfare of patients and interaction with colleagues and the wider community
Relates to: Case Study, Placement Performance - Integrate critical and reflective thinking, and clinical reasoning to identify, solve, and safely manage problems for diverse patient presentations in complex clinical practice contexts
Relates to: Case Study, Professional Plans, Placement Performance - Perform as an autonomous and responsible learner committed to lifelong personal and professional development, reflective practice, scholarship and sustainability
Relates to: Case Study, Professional Plans