18 Questions
What is the consequence of failing to comply with assessment completion dates according to the Late Submission Policy?
10% reduction in the mark per day
What is the primary duty of the Clinical Coordinator mentioned in the text?
Student supervision and assessment
Why is the External Clinical Examination a necessary requirement for students according to the text?
To ensure a passing final mark
What selection criteria are used for choosing clinical sites for student placements?
Approval from the Chief Radiographer and Head of Department
Why must students be placed with suitably experienced staff during their clinical placements?
To fulfill course requirements
What is the purpose of including a clinical case study in the Overseas Clinical Report?
Showcase knowledge gained during placement
What is the responsibility of the Clinical Coordinator/Instructor during a student's clinical placement?
Coordinating clinical site allocations
Why is it important for students to maintain a Clinical Diary during their clinical placements?
To document clinical attendance and achievements
What does it mean when a student is rostered to a clinical site?
Assigned to carry out clinical practice
Who is responsible for ensuring that students adhere to the Time-Out protocol in the medical field?
Clinical Coordinator/Instructor
Which COSTAATT staff member is responsible for the organization and smooth running of the Radiography Programme?
Chair, Health and Medical Technologies
What role does the Clinical Liaison play in the clinical training programme at COSTAATT?
Overseeing clinical site assignments
What is the significance of students wearing prescribed COSTAATT uniform, identification badge, and personal radiation monitor at all times during clinical placements?
To ensure students are easily identifiable by staff and patients
Why is it important for students to attend all prescribed clinical practice periods?
To comply with the requirements for completion of the course
What is the responsibility of Clinical Sites regarding student training and assessment during clinical placements?
To provide adequate clinical instruction to students
Why should students not leave the clinical setting without permission during their clinical placements?
To avoid missing important learning opportunities
What is the role of the Clinical Liaison/Clinical Coordinator in relation to student placements at Clinical Sites?
To allow access for visiting students
Why is it important for students to comply with the policies and rules of COSTAATT and the Health Sciences Technologies Department during clinical placements?
To ensure a safe and professional environment for training
Study Notes
Clinical Sites Responsibilities
- Accept students into their clinical area for the purpose of training
- Allow students to use relevant facilities, equipment, and materials
- Nominate a staff member responsible for supervising student training and assessment
- Provide adequate clinical instruction to students
- Assess student performance in keeping with COSTAATT guidelines and give feedback
- Liaise with the Clinical Liaison/Clinical Coordinator
- Allow the Clinical Liaison access to their clinical site for visiting students
- Treat student personal information with confidentiality
- Monitor student attendance
- Report to Clinical Liaison/Coordinator as necessary
Student Responsibilities
- Comply with the policies and rules of COSTAATT, the Health Sciences Technologies Department, and the clinical site
- Conform to professional standards
- Maintain a professional appearance
- Wear prescribed COSTAATT uniform, identification badge, and personal radiation monitor at all times
- Comply with the clinical practicum roster
- Sign the necessary logbooks at the clinical site and report to the duty registered radiographer
- Attend all prescribed clinical practice periods
- Arrive and depart at the prescribed times
- Do not leave the clinical setting without permission
Clinical Coordinator Responsibilities
- Supervise, train, and assess allocated students
- Organize student placements within the clinical site
- Liaise with clinical staff regarding student performance
- Ensure students are placed with suitably experienced staff
External Clinical Examination
- Part of the Clinical Assessment final mark
- Necessary to pass in order to graduate
Overseas Clinical Report
- Must include sections such as:
- Purpose of the clinical placement
- Location and layout of the clinical site
- Range of equipment and examinations carried out
- Activities participated in/observed
- Comparisons with other sites
- Knowledge gained
- A clinical case study
Clinical Site Selection
- Selected based on approval from the Chief Radiographer and the Head of the Health and Medical Technologies Department at COSTAATT
Late Submission Policy
- Failure to comply with assessment completion dates will result in a 10% reduction of the mark per day that the completion date is not met
- A failed grade recorded after the tenth day
Test your knowledge on student dress code for clinical practice and the responsibilities of clinical sites regarding clinical placements. Topics include dress requirements, use of facilities, staff supervision, clinical instruction, and student assessment.
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