Performing simulated radiography techniques in the x-ray lab environment allows you to apply your learned skills, by positioning your peers as patients for simulated x-ray examinations and modifying technical factors. Attending the supervised and independent practice lab sessions is crucial to your learning success and preparation for your clinical placements.

Practical Assessment 1 is an individual 15 minute practical assessment in the x-ray suite. You will perform two simulated conventional radiography projections on one assigned region of the spine using a peer as your patient. Feedback provided from this assessment will enable you to structure your learning and make improvements to your performance in preparation for Practical Assessments 2 & 3 in Weeks 13 & 14, respectively.

Practical Assessment 1 will evaluate your performance of patient care and communication, examination justification, patient positioning, imaging technique, safe practice and management of the radiographic process.

Please note:

• This is a timed examination. You will have 15 minutes to complete the assessment. Any practical elements not completed within the allocated 15 minutes will be scored as not attempted.
• You must present for this assessment wearing the Medical Imaging clinical uniform.
• Your performance will be video recorded to enable moderation.
• As this is a simulation of a clinical procedure, you must perform this assessment without referring to any guidance resources (e.g. notes, texts, electronic devices) – this is a closed book assessment.

If you do not achieve the minimum requirements, you will only be given one additional opportunity to perform the assessment. The re-attempt will be scheduled within 7 days of your initial attempt.

This is a pass/fail assessment item that must be completed during your timetabled practical session on a specified due date. If you have extenuating circumstances that cause you to be unable to perform the assessment at the due date and time, you must apply for an assessment extension. See Section 5 of the CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure for details regarding assessment management, specifically around assessment extension. If your request for an extension is approved, you will be assigned a new due date/time. It is your responsibility to be available at that assigned time. In the absence of an approved extension, you will not be able to perform this assessment at a later date and would thus receive a Fail grade for the assessment, which would result in a Fail grade for the unit.

Areas assessed:

• Interpretation and justification of the clinical request
• Preparation of the x-ray room and ancillary equipment
• Positive identification of patient and introduction
• Verification of anatomical area and relevant clinical history
• Determination of pregnancy status
• Gaining informed consent
• Projections performed effectively
• Projections performed in a timely manner
• Use of primary anatomical markers
• Safe use of equipment
• Appropriate debrief and dismiss of patient
• Infection control
• Communication skills
• Professionalism

Each main category has one or more tasks. Some tasks are of a more critical nature than others, therefore require a higher level of performance.

Please note:

• Each performance criterion has a specified minimum score of 4 or 5 out of 5.
• All critical criteria must score 5 out of 5, allowing for no errors or omissions.
• For non-critical criteria, 5 non-critical criteria must score 5, with the remaining non-critical criteria scored at 4 or above.

To achieve a Pass for this assessment:

• All critical criteria and 5 non-critical criteria must score 5, with the remaining non-critical criteria scored at 4 or above.

You will write an in-class closed-book supervised online Moodle test to demonstrate your ability to apply the concepts and use the terminology from Weeks 6-9 of the unit.

Question tasks will be of the same types that you will practice in tutorials. These question tasks may include analysis of diagrams, explanations of concepts, application of concepts to specific scenarios, definitions and discussions. The weekly tutorials will provide you practice in analysing questions, formulating responses and assessing the quality of your responses.

This in-class online Moodle test includes the use of images in the form of photographs, radiographic images, and line drawings. These images are used as a basis for a series of questions related to each image. Subjects covered include amongst others, patient positioning, image quality and improvement, anatomy, and radiographic pathology. You are required to review the included images and to answer all questions related to each image.

The radiographic images offered may be of the following examination categories:

• Cervical spine
• Thoracic spine
• Lumbar spine
• Skull
• Facial Bones
• Paranasal Sinuses

This test must be written at the timetabled date and time. There are two back-to-back sittings of this test so your test start and end times will depend on your registered session. You will be admitted entry to the test room ten minutes prior to your test start time. You will use this time to log onto your computer workstation and into Moodle. The test will open at the scheduled time for your registered session, giving you 60 minutes of time to enter your responses. As with any Moodle test, your test will close automatically when the 60 minutes has elapsed.

There is no provision for a late submission and no late penalty can be applied. In the absence of an approved extension, you cannot complete this assessment at a later time, and you will receive a mark of zero for the assessment if you have not completed it by the scheduled date and time. If you have an approved extension, you will be assigned a new test date and time as soon as possible after the original test date. It is your responsibility to ensure that you can attend at that new assigned date/time. Please see Section 5 of the University's Assessment Policy and Procedure for details regarding Assessment Management, specifically around assessment extension.

Assessed on:

• Application of knowledge to assess technical sufficiency of radiographic images
• Application of knowledge to modify positioning and/or technical setup to improve image quality
• Identification of normal anatomy
• Identification of common pathologies on radiographic images
• Correct use of scientific terminology when describing technical setup
• Correct use of scientific terminology when describing radiographic images and their appearances
• Clinical indications for routine imaging
• Patient care requirements for routine imaging
• Accurate description of technical setups for routine imaging
• Accurate description of anatomy best demonstrated and evaluation criteria for routine radiographic projections

Question responses will be scored on the following criteria:

• Correct use of scientific terminology
• Correct selection and application of core concepts to the specific content of the question
• Clarity, correctness, relevance and completeness of the response in addressing the question that was asked.

The number of marks for each question are allocated based on the depth and breadth of the required response, and will be indicated on the test paper.

It is important that Radiographers have the necessary skills and knowledge to safely and effectively image patients. This involves patient positioning, equipment set-up and appropriate technical factor selection. Another important aspect is the ability to evaluate resultant images for technical sufficiency.

You will use the Skilitics Virtual Radiography system to perform simulations of radiographic examinations. This includes positioning the x-ray tube, patient and image receptor, selecting the technical parameters and capturing the radiographs. You will then evaluate the technical sufficiency of images that you have acquired, documenting your evaluation using the supplied proforma. The proforma requires that you provide 24 information items in your image evaluation. In tutorials you will practice image evaluation using the proforma to support your understanding of the depth of response required for each section and the appropriate use of technical terminology to articulate your responses.

In Weeks 6-9, using the Skilitics Virtual Radiography system, you must acquire and evaluate two (2) images from these anatomical regions:

• Cervical Spine
• Thoracic Spine
• Lumbar Spine
• Facial Bones

You will acquire and evaluate eight (8) images in total. You will compile your evaluated images and their documented evaluations into a portfolio. The required structure of your portfolio document will be detailed on the Moodle site.

Note that the radiographs themselves are not being scored. Whether or not the radiograph that you produce would meet all acceptance criteria is not being assessed here. It is your evaluation of your images that is being assessed. You are demonstrating that you know how each radiograph ought to appear, that you are able to determine whether or not your image matches the expected appearances and that if it does not, you would know how to correct that. Your responses on your proforma will need to address the image that you have acquired and thus will not necessarily be the same as those of your classmates.

You must use your own unique Skilitics Virtual Radiography login to produce these images. Your image portfolio and evaluation proformas must be your own work. Any identified cases of potential collusion will result in a breach of academic integrity case being raised.

Once submitted, two image evaluation proformas will be chosen randomly for assessment. You will not be informed in advance which examinations will be assessed. Image evaluation proforma minimum score requirements are detailed in the Assessment Criteria section below. Scores for the two image evaluation proformas are categorised into three levels: meets the minimum requirement, slightly below the minimum requirement, and far below the minimum requirement.

• If your initial submission is complete but your score for your two image evaluation proformas is slightly below the minimum requirement (24 – 37 points), you will be afforded one further opportunity to achieve a Pass for this assignment. You will then be required to produce two additional images (of projections not already submitted) and their evaluation proformas. You must meet the minimum requirement (38-48 points) on this second submission.
• If your initial submission is not complete in content and/or your image evaluation proforma score is far below the minimum requirement (0 -23 points), you will not be allowed any further submissions and your score on this assessment task will be a Fail.

This is a pass/fail assessment item that must be submitted by a specified due date. If you have extenuating circumstances that cause you to be unable to submit the assessment on the due date, you must apply for an assessment extension. See Section 5 of the CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure for details regarding assessment management, specifically around assessment extension. If your request for an extension is approved, you will be assigned a new due date. In the absence of an approved extension, you will not be able to submit this assessment at a later date and would thus receive a Fail grade for the assessment, which would result in a Fail grade for the unit.

Assessed on:

• Completeness relative to the requirements stated in the Task Description regarding the number and type of projection images, and the use of the supplied proforma to document image evaluations
• Correctness and completeness of the scored image evaluation proformas.

Each image evaluation proforma requires you to provide 24 information items, each of which scores one point when correct and complete for a total of 24 possible points. Two image evaluation proformas will be chosen randomly for this assessment, which gives a maximum score of 48 possible points.

Image evaluation proforma minimum score requirements:

• Meets the minimum requirement: 38 – 48 points
• Slightly below the minimum requirement: 24 – 37 points
• Far below the minimum requirement: 0 – 23 points

To achieve a Pass for this assessment, you must:

• submit your portfolio by the due date, AND
• ensure your portfolio content is fully completed, AND
• meet the minimum score requirement on your two (2) scored image evaluation proformas.

You will write an online Moodle quiz to demonstrate your ability to apply the concepts and use the terminology from Weeks 10-12 of the unit.

All questions will be based on the posted weekly learning goals for those weeks. Question tasks will be of the same types that you will practice in tutorials. These question tasks may include analysis of diagrams, explanations of concepts, application of concepts to specific scenarios, definitions and discussions. The weekly tutorials will provide you practice in analysing questions, formulating responses and assessing the quality of your responses.

You may be required to answer questions relating to the theory of:

• Mammography & Breast U/S imaging
• Dental Imaging
• Bone Densitometry
• Mobiles & Theatre Imaging

This test is of 45 minutes duration. This time factors in perusal, planning time and writing time. The time allowed will provide adequate time to plan and type your answers, plus any potential lag of internet services. The stated due date/time listed below is when the test availability will close in Moodle, so plan to start your test 45 minutes before that time.

To complete the test, ensure that you have arranged to use a computer in good working order with adequate power/charged battery and a reliable internet connection.

This is an open book test. It means that during the test you may access your study notes, textbook, the unit Moodle site and/or any website. You may use that content in formulating your responses. Inserting answers copied from other published sources (including lecture slides) is considered plagiarism. If you copy any content word-for-word from ANY source, you must put that content in quotation marks and formally cite your source.

Your test responses must be your own work. The rules of academic integrity still apply. You cannot seek assistance or make use of assistance from another person during this test. You may not communicate with any other person during the test (whether verbally, electronically or in writing) for any purpose relating to the test questions or your responses. You may not share the test content with any other person for any reason. At the start of the test you will need to make a declaration that you understand these rules of academic integrity and that you agree to abide by them. Any identified cases of potential collusion will result in a breach of academic integrity case being raised.

This test must be written at the timetabled date and time. There is no provision for a late submission and no late penalty can be applied. In the absence of an approved extension, you cannot complete this assessment at a later time, and you will receive a mark of zero for the assessment if you have not completed it by the scheduled date and time. If you have an approved extension, you will be assigned a new test date and time as soon as possible after the original test date. It is your responsibility to ensure that you can attend at that new assigned date/time. Please see Section 5 of the University's Assessment Policy and Procedure for details regarding Assessment Management, specifically around assessment extension.

Assessed on:

• Application of technical knowledge of mammography, bone mineral densitometry, dental imaging, and mobile and theatre imaging
• Patient care
• Radiation safety

Question responses will be scored on the following criteria:

• Correct use of scientific terminology
• Correct selection and application of core concepts to the specific content of the question
• Clarity, correctness, relevance and completeness of the response in addressing the question that was asked.

The number of marks for each question are allocated based on the depth and breadth of the required response, and will be indicated on the test paper.

You will write an online Moodle test to demonstrate your ability to apply the concepts and use the terminology from Imaging Procedures 1 and 2. Question tasks will be of the same types that you will practice in tutorials. These question tasks may include analysis of diagrams, explanations of concepts, application of concepts to specific scenarios, definitions and discussions. The weekly tutorials will provide you practice in analysing questions, formulating responses and assessing the quality of your responses.

This online test includes the use of images in the form of photographs, radiographic images, line drawings, and referrals. These images are used as a basis for a series of questions related to each image. Subjects covered include amongst others, patient positioning, image quality and improvement, anatomy, and radiographic pathology. You are required to review the included images and to answer all questions related to each image. The radiographic images offered may be from any examination category covered in Imaging Procedures 1 or 2.

This test is of 90 minutes duration. This time factors in perusal, planning time and writing time. The time allowed will provide adequate time to plan and type your answers, plus any potential lag of internet services. The stated due date/time listed below is when the test availability will close in Moodle, so plan to start your test 90 minutes before that time.

To complete the test, ensure that you have arranged to use a computer in good working order with adequate power/charged battery and a reliable internet connection.

This is an open book test. It means that during the test you may access your study notes, textbook, the unit Moodle site and/or any website. You may use that content in formulating your responses. Inserting answers copied from other published sources (including lecture slides) is considered plagiarism. If you copy any content word-for-word from ANY source, you must put that content in quotation marks and formally cite your source.

Your test responses must be your own work. The rules of academic integrity still apply. You cannot seek assistance or make use of assistance from another person during this test. You may not communicate with any other person during the test (whether verbally, electronically or in writing) for any purpose relating to the test questions or your responses. You may not share the test content with any other person for any reason. At the start of the test you will need to make a declaration that you understand these rules of academic integrity and that you agree to abide by them. Any identified cases of potential collusion will result in a breach of academic integrity case being raised.

This test must be written at the timetabled date and time. There is no provision for a late submission and no late penalty can be applied. In the absence of an approved extension, you cannot complete this assessment at a later time, and you will receive a mark of zero for the assessment if you have not completed it by the scheduled date and time. If you have an approved extension, you will be assigned a new test date and time as soon as possible after the original test date. It is your responsibility to ensure that you can attend at that new assigned date/time. Please see Section 5 of the University's Assessment Policy and Procedure for details regarding Assessment Management, specifically around assessment extension.

Assessed on:

• Application of knowledge to assess technical sufficiency of radiographic images
• Application of knowledge to modify positioning and/or technical setup to improve image quality
• Identification of normal anatomy
• Identification of common pathologies on radiographic images
• Correct use of scientific terminology when describing technical setup
• Correct use of scientific terminology when describing radiographic images and their appearances
• Clinical indications for routine imaging
• Patient care requirements for routine imaging
• Accurate description of technical setups for routine imaging
• Accurate description of anatomy best demonstrated and evaluation criteria for routine radiographic projections

Question responses will be scored on the following criteria:

• Correct use of scientific terminology
• Correct selection and application of core concepts to the specific content of the question
• Clarity, correctness, relevance and completeness of the response in addressing the question that was asked.

The number of marks for each question are allocated based on the depth and breadth of the required response, and will be indicated on the test paper.

Performing simulated radiography techniques in the x-ray lab environment allows you to apply your learned skills, by positioning your peers as patients for simulated x-ray examinations and modifying technical factors. By the end of this unit, your radiographic skills should be at the level of advanced beginner for general radiography on non-complex patients. This ensures your technical readiness for your next clinical placement unit.

Practical Assessment 2 measures your skill in performing radiographic projections of body regions covered in this unit, MEDI12006 - Imaging Procedures 2.

Practical Assessment 2 is an individual 15 minute practical assessment in the x-ray suite. You will perform two simulated conventional radiography projections on one anatomical region using a peer as your patient.

This assessment will assess your patient care and communication, examination justification, patient positioning, imaging technique, safe practice and management of the radiographic process.

Please note:

• This is a timed examination. You will have 15 minutes to complete the assessment. Any practical elements not completed within the allocated 15 minutes will be scored as not attempted.
• You must present for this assessment wearing the Medical Imaging clinical uniform.
• Your performance will be video recorded to enable moderation.
• As this is a simulation of a clinical procedure, you must perform this assessment without referring to any guidance resources (e.g. notes, texts, electronic devices) – this is a closed book assessment.

If you do not achieve the minimum requirements, you will only be given one additional opportunity to be re-assessed. The re-attempt will be scheduled within 7 days of your initial attempt. 

This is a pass/fail assessment item that must be completed during your timetabled practical session on a specified due date. If you have extenuating circumstances that cause you to be unable to perform the assessment at the due date and time, you must apply for an assessment extension. See Section 5 of the CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure for details regarding assessment management, specifically around assessment extension. If your request for an extension is approved, you will be assigned a new due date/time. It is your responsibility to be available at that assigned time. In the absence of an approved extension, you will not be able to perform this assessment at a later date and would thus receive a Fail grade for the assessment, which would result in a Fail grade for the unit.

Performing simulated radiography techniques in the x-ray lab environment allows you to apply your learned skills, by positioning your peers as patients for simulated x-ray examinations and modifying technical factors. By the end of this unit, your radiographic skills should be at the level of advanced beginner for general radiography on non-complex patients. This ensures your technical readiness for your next clinical placement unit.

Practical Assessment 3 measures your skill in performing radiographic examinations of body regions covered in the prerequisite unit, MEDI12003 - Imaging Procedures 1.

Practical Assessment 3 is an individual 15 minute practical assessment in the x-ray suite. You will perform two simulated conventional radiography projections on one anatomical region using a peer as your patient.

This assessment will assess your patient care and communication, examination justification, patient positioning, imaging technique, safe practice and management of the radiographic process.

Please note:

• This is a timed examination. You will have 15 minutes to complete the assessment. Any practical elements not completed within the allocated 15 minutes will be scored as not attempted.
• You must present for this assessment wearing the Medical Imaging clinical uniform.
• Your performance will be video recorded to enable moderation.
• As this is a simulation of a clinical procedure, you must perform this assessment without referring to any guidance resources (e.g. notes, texts, electronic devices) – this is a closed book assessment.

If you do not achieve the minimum requirements, you will only be given one additional opportunity to be re-assessed. The re-attempt will be scheduled on Week 14 Thursday 20th October 2022.

This is a pass/fail assessment item that must be completed during your timetabled practical session on a specified due date. If you have extenuating circumstances that cause you to be unable to perform the assessment at the due date and time, you must apply for an assessment extension. See Section 5 of the CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure for details regarding assessment management, specifically around assessment extension. If your request for an extension is approved, you will be assigned a new due date/time. It is your responsibility to be available at that assigned time. In the absence of an approved extension, you will not be able to perform this assessment at a later date and would thus receive a Fail grade for the assessment, which would result in a Fail grade for the unit.

Areas assessed:

• Interpretation and justification of the clinical request
• Preparation of the x-ray room and ancillary equipment
• Positive identification of patient and introduction
• Verification of anatomical area and relevant clinical history
• Determination of pregnancy status
• Gaining informed consent
• Projections performed effectively
• Projections performed in a timely manner
• Use of primary anatomical markers
• Safe use of equipment
• Appropriate debrief and dismiss of patient
• Infection control
• Communication skills
• Professionalism

Each main category has one or more tasks. Some tasks are of a more critical nature than others, therefore require a higher level of performance.

Please note:

• Each performance criterion has a specified minimum score of 4 or 5 out of 5.
• All critical criteria must score 5 out of 5, allowing for no errors or omissions.
• For non-critical criteria, 5 non-critical criteria must score 5, with the remaining non-critical criteria scored at 4 or above.

To achieve a Pass for this assessment:

• All critical criteria and 5 non-critical criteria must score 5, with the remaining non-critical criteria scored at 4 or above.

Assessed upon:

• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Professional attire
• Preparedness
• Productivity
• Teamwork
• Professional decorum
• Feedback

Detailed assessment criteria and a marking rubric are available on the unit Moodle site.

You will receive 8 points per lab class if all assessment criteria are met. Points will be deducted for any criteria, including attendance, where you have not demonstrated the behaviour to the required standard.

To attain a 'Pass' for this assessment, you must:

• Receive 80% of available points for the professional behaviours evaluation, AND
• Upload your completed professional behaviours form by the due date.