Clinical Practice 2B
CP2B runs concurrently with CP2A, continuing to develop scientific, professional and clinical radiographic knowledge. This placement maintains the same focus areas as CP2A, building competence in general radiographic techniques, contrast imaging, mammography and fluoroscopy through structured supervised clinical placements.
Clinical Focus Areas
Clinical Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all four of the following conditions to pass this clinical course:
Attendance: must not exceed 15% absence of total assigned clinical days
Professional attitude: professional behaviour with staff and patients, correct dress code (lab coat and TLD)
Clinical workbook: completion of all required case reports signed by clinical preceptor and supervisor
OSCE: must pass the Objective Structured Clinical Examination at end of semester
Workbook Case Report Requirements
Total required: 30 case reports — all must be signed by both the clinical preceptor and clinical supervisor.
General X-Ray
20 reports required
Required fields: Date, patient age/gender/ID, pregnancy status, clinical history, examination requested, projections taken, KVp/mAs/SID, exposure index, image quality, anatomy & pathology interpretation, radiation protection & infection control
Contrast Examination
5 reports required
Required fields: Date, patient details, clinical history, pre-examination preparation & informed consent, contrast agent (type, dose, concentration, route), medications given, cooperation with medical/allied health staff, radiation safety, projections & timing, post-processing & image quality, anatomy & pathology interpretation
Mammography
5 reports required
Required fields: Date, patient age/ID, pregnancy status, reason for mammogram (screening, follow-up, lump, discharge, skin changes, implant, pain), previous mammogram history, breast surgery/treatment history, image quality (PGMI), image interpretation, radiation protection & infection control
Clinical Skills Assessment Rubrics
The following structured rubrics are used by clinical supervisors to assess student competency during placement.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Practical
Describe and apply, within a professional standards and ethics context, theories of the psychosocial impact on human behavior.
PLOs: PLO2, PLO5, PLO4
Record and obtain information from individuals to provide quality levels of patient care.
PLOs: PLO2, PLO3, PLO4
Conduct radiographic examinations of the respiratory system, pelvis, shoulder girdle, vertebral column, the bony thorax and plain abdomen of an adult patient under supervision.
PLOs: PLO1, PLO3, PLO4
Attitude
Recognise and adapt, in a professional manner, to the variety of social, cultural and ethical perspectives.
PLOs: PLO2, PLO4
Clinical Competencies by Domain
Positioning
Radiographic positioning — Upper Extremities
Radiographic positioning — Lower Extremities
Radiographic positioning — Chest PA & Lateral
Radiographic positioning — Respiratory system
Radiographic positioning — Shoulder & pelvic girdles
Radiographic positioning — Vertebral column
Radiographic positioning — Bony thorax & plain abdomen
Patient Care
Patient identification and right-side protocol
Patient-centered communication
Safety
Radiation protection & ALARA principles
Infection control procedures
Image Critique
Processing and sending images in PACS system
Radiographic image analysis — anatomy & pathology
Professionalism
Professional conduct & ethics
Course Requirements
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
Assessment Breakdown
Workbook Summary
Key Performance Indicator
Clinical students must achieve at least 60% of the marks allocated for each assessment component to pass the clinical course.
Course Coordinators
Program Learning Outcomes
PLOs addressed by this course
Demonstrate foundational and advanced knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and the physical/technical principles of medical imaging, with emphasis on radiation biology, safety, and regulatory standards.
Exhibit effective communication skills in oral and written forms, tailored to healthcare settings, while demonstrating professionalism, ethical responsibility, and cultural sensitivity.
Apply patient care principles and safety measures, including radiation protection, correct positioning, and optimal exposure, to produce high-quality diagnostic images while minimizing patient dose.
Integrate AI-assisted imaging protocols into diagnostic practice to enhance image quality, efficiency, and patient safety.
Analyse medical images and imaging system performance, identifying normal, abnormal, and artifact appearances, and recommend improvements to optimize diagnostic outcomes.