Australian-Professional-Standards-Practices

Element 4: Demonstrates a broad and relevant knowledge of humanities and
behavioural sciences as it relates to medical imaging
Indicators
Cues
1. Demonstrates knowledge and
understanding of sociological and
• Understands the stress associated with
medical investigations.
psychological aspects of care for
people undergoing procedures,
their families and carers and acts
accordingly
• Understands that patients presenting for
radiological procedures will have anxieties
and concerns relating to the results of the
investigation.
• Understands that patients will be anxious
about the investigation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of significant life
stresses/stressors and coping strategies
and how they may impact on the patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of significant life
stresses/stressors and coping strategies
and how they may impact on relatives,
friends and carers of the patient
• Is able to instigate appropriate
interventional protocols to assist patients
2. Demonstrates knowledge of
behavioural and communication
sciences, and has an in-depth
understanding of their relevance and
application to the practice of medical
imaging and care of the patient
3. Recognises the roles of physical
and psychological preparation for
imaging procedures
and their families
• Understands that patients will react to, and
cope differently with radiological
procedures.
• Understands the patient’s communication
and behaviour may change in response to
the illness or injury
• Ensures the patient understands any
preparation instructions given and the
reason for them.
• Provides an explanation of the procedure
before commencing.
• Maintains a professional countenance
when performing procedures
• Ensures the patient understands any
specific instructions to assist with the
procedures
Element 5: Demonstrates a relevant and current knowledge of Information
Technology as it relates to medical imaging
Indicators
Cues
1. Demonstrate knowledge of
information technology
associated with radiography,
• Knowledge and application of the
appropriate Imaging Information Systems
used in their workplace.
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