Course Overview
The major goals of the course are to provide students with a broad understanding of radiation protection and radiation biology topics in the context of the medical imaging profession. Professional expectations and details of the clinical environment will be introduced, along with the national professional organization, Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT), patient confidentiality and privacy, performance standards and clinical evaluation requirements, and strategies for optimizing the clinical experience while ensuring safety of self and others. The topics include essential elements of the general imaging department such as workflow, the role of technologists in the workplace and their relationship with patients and other healthcare team, including concepts related to diversity and inclusivity in the health care system. The student will become familiar with hospital/department administrative levels, workplace safety regulations, incident/abuse reporting procedures, and medical information documentation requirements. This course also focuses on specific safety topics as required for facilities and users of ionizing radiation in the medical imaging environment, as required by Health Canada.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Overall Patient Safety and Occupational Safety:
- Identify safety risk factors in the hospital setting and own role in prevention.
- Describe the key principles of the CPSI Safety Competencies.
- Explain the safety considerations for all imaging technology modalities such as ALARA principles.
- Explain the process and procedure of reporting safety incidents in the clinical environment.
- Describe the effects and risks of radiation as it applies to diagnostic imaging.
- Describe the factors related to radiation safety as outlined in Health Canada Safety Code 35.
- Apply knowledge of radiation risk to provide education to peers, patients and staff.
Workflow:
- Identify organizational structures within the healthcare system.
- Describe the workflow of a general imaging department.
- Explain the purpose and use of digital networking and archiving systems.
IPE:
- Recognize own scope of practice and that of other health care team members in professional related contexts.
- Given a scenario, demonstrate a proper reporting procedure to patients, family and other healthcare personnel.
- Describe partnerships and relationships with various members of the health care team to optimize outcomes for patients and the healthcare system in defined contexts and situations.
Confidentiality and Privacy:
- Given a scenario, evaluate clinical behaviors related to patient informed consent, negligence of care, patient right to privacy, and mental disorder and the law (FIPPA, PIPA).
- Articulate the requirements of patient confidentiality.
- Explain policies and procedures consistent with standards of the profession.
Diversity and Inclusion:
- Demonstrate respect for diversity by interacting with patients from various cultures appropriately and respectfully.
Expectations and Evaluation Techniques:
- Select clinical sites based on program defined procedures.
- Describe success criteria for the clinical term.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Clinical Orientation and Safety (MRAD 1307) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Medical Radiography
Diploma Full-time
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