Clinical Pathway
Clinical Placements
The RMI clinical placement program spans Years 2–4, comprising 12 placement courses totalling 36 credits.
Pre-Clinical Placements
Year 2Introductory clinical exposure. Students observe and begin participating in basic radiographic procedures under close supervision.
Clinical Practice 2 (CP2)
Year 3 — Semester 1Develops foundational radiographic knowledge. Focus on respiratory system, shoulder/pelvic girdles, vertebral column, bony thorax and plain abdomen.
Clinical Practice 2A
Clinical Practice 2B
Clinical Practice 3 (CP3)
Year 3 — Semester 2Builds on CP2 experience. Introduces mobile imaging, A&E, paediatrics, geriatrics, contrast procedures, angiography, and ultrasound.
Clinical Practice 4 (CP4)
Year 4 — Semester 1Advanced imaging modalities. CT and MRI protocol selection, image display, reconstruction, and evidence-based practice.
Clinical Practice 5 (CP5)
Year 4 — Semester 2Final-year capstone placements. CT, MRI, Ultrasound at competent student level. Readiness for independent radiographer practice.