UCOL Faculty of Health and Sciences – Student Handbook 2020 Page 1 of 30 Bachelor of Applied Science (MIT) Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology) Student Handbook 2020 Disclaimer The information contained in this handbook replaces all information contained in any previous handbook and is intended as a guide only. UCOL is committed to innovation and continuous improvement, and reserves the right to change any aspect(s) of the programme. This may affect the currency of the information contained in this handbook, e.g. Programme location Lecture times Staff Other matters
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UCOL Faculty of Health and Sciences – Student Handbook 2020 Page 1 of 30 Bachelor of Applied Science (MIT)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology)
Student Handbook 2020
Disclaimer The information contained in this handbook replaces all information contained in any previous handbook and is intended as a guide only. UCOL is committed to innovation and continuous improvement, and reserves the right to change any aspect(s) of the programme. This may affect the currency of the information contained in this handbook, e.g.
Programme location
Lecture times
Staff
Other matters
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Table of Contents
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology) ......................................... 1
Appendix 1 – Study Contract ................................................................................ 26
Appendix 2 – Request for Extension....................................................................... 27
Appendix 3 – Request for Reconsideration of Result ................................................. 28
Appendix 4 – Request for Resubmit / Resit ............................................................. 29
Appendix 5 – Code of Ethics for Medical Radiation Technologists ............................... 30
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Quick Links
Student Intranet You can access the UCOL student intranet at http://student.ucol.ac.nz to find the most up to date policies, procedures, guidelines and forms. These are located in Policies and Procedures under UCOL Info. The Academic Statute and Student Discipline Statute (Non-academic), two important documents that set out the main rules and processes you need to be aware of, can be found under Related Documents to the left of the Policies and Procedures page. Outstanding Fees All fees are due to be paid in full by the first day teaching starts. Students who have not paid all of their fees (including outstanding library fines or other debts with UCOL) will not be eligible to graduate. See Academic Statute. Computer Suites The computer facilities provided by UCOL are available to every enrolled student. Your password is the key to your account. Never share your login and password details with anyone else. You will also be held responsible for any activities that take place under this account name. Further information about computer use at UCOL can be found on the Information Technology page. See Computer Use Policy. Student ID Cards Your student ID card helps you access certain rooms, borrow library equipment and other important functions. You can obtain your ID card from the Information Centre. Printing and Photocopying Printers and photocopiers are operated from your student ID card. The cost of using them is deducted from your account. You can top up your credit at the Information Centre and check your balance at http://student.ucol.ac.nz/MoneyMatters/Pages/Print-Credit.aspx. Internet Access Instructions for internet access at UCOL are available at http://connect.ucol.ac.nz. Car Parking Car parks are provided for UCOL students and staff only. For Palmerston North car parks, all vehicles must be registered and display a current year UCOL car parking sticker. This sticker can be obtained at the Information Centre. Further information is available on the Car Parking Information page.
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) acknowledges what you have learned from other programmes and qualifications, life experiences, work experiences, training programmes and workshops and measures this against the requirements of the programme you are enrolled in. You can be awarded credit towards a qualification if you can satisfactorily demonstrate that your prior qualifications and experience reaches the required standard. You should apply within two weeks of starting the course. See Recognition of Prior Learning Procedure and Recognition of Prior Learning Application Form. Student Support Student support is available to help you succeed. Possible types of support include:
Health services
Disability support
Learning services
Maori education support
Scholarships and financial hardship support
Library resources More information on how to access this support is provided on the student intranet on the Learning & Study and Health Matters pages. Concerns and Complaints Please refer to the Student Complaints Policy and Student Concerns and Complaints Procedure for information on how you can raise a concern or complaint and the process that follows. Health and Safety We all have a responsibility to maintain a safe, healthy work and study environment. See Student Health and Safety Obligations Policy and Student Health and Emergency Procedure. Smoking, Drugs and Alcohol For the safety and well-being of yourself and others, UCOL has policies regarding smoking, drugs and alcohol. Smoking is not permitted on any UCOL campus or facility. This smoke free policy applies 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. See Smoke Free Policy. You may be excluded from class or any UCOL activity if a staff member considers you are under the influence of drugs/substances. This may lead to suspension from your programme and even to having your enrolment cancelled. The Police may be notified of any illegal activity
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related to the use or possession of drugs or substances. See Drug Free Campus and Substance Abuse Policy. You may be excluded from class or any UCOL related activity if a staff member believes you are under the influence of alcohol. See Alcohol Policy. Withdrawal Before you decide to withdraw from your programme, you should talk to staff on your programme. Remember, if you are having difficulties with your programme there are ways UCOL can help you. If you do decide to withdraw, you must complete a Change of Circumstances Form. These can be obtained from the Information Centre. Fee Refunds – Domestic Students The rules for fee refunds if you withdraw are outlined in the Admission & Enrolment Guide and Student Fee Refund Procedure. Fee Refunds – International Students Please refer to the International Student Fees and Refunds Procedure for more information about fee refunds for international students. International Students International Student Support can help international students with any questions they might have. Further information is available on the International Students page. See International Students Procedure. Whanau Room All three campuses have a whanau room or marae facility. The whanau room is a space for all UCOL students, where principles of whānaungatanga, whakaruruhau, oranga, akonga, matauranga and hapainga I te reo Māori me ona tikanga are fostered and nurtured.
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Welcome
Hello and welcome to UCOL and the Faculty of Health and Sciences and the Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology) programme. The purpose of this handbook is to help and guide you. It outlines the course, its policies and rules. Read it thoroughly. For those of who are beginning this course of study; welcome. For those of you, who have already completed some of this programme; welcome back. Starting any new course can be daunting for various reasons. For some, it may be the first time away from home, family, friends and familiar surroundings; thus presenting many challenges on top of those academic ones related to studying at a degree level. Meeting those challenges is all part of your development and I am confident you will be just as capable of doing so as your predecessors. An undergraduate education may be quite different from anything you have encountered before. The responsibility for learning is firmly placed on your shoulders. This means there is a fundamental need for you to be self-motivated and diligent. The MIT team teaching you in the coming years is committed to your development and will do its best to provide a supportive learning environment for both the group and the individual, but at the end of the day the responsibility and credit for success will lie with you. Medical Imaging Technology (MIT) is an exciting and interesting area to study. It encompasses topics including many new imaging modalities. Here at UCOL, we also promote modern and proven clinical practices. The MIT team has a commitment to keep the degree course current, and to that end, course content may sometimes change to maintain currency. The course at UCOL also promotes and reinforces optimum care of patients and acknowledges the role of the patients in your studies. As a Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) your principle role will be the care of the patient. Thus your professional goal will be to contribute to a quality team of health professionals and success will be measured by a successful clinical outcome in which you have played your part. As an academic centre, UCOL offers you a knowledgeable MIT teaching team which is rich in clinical, academic and educational expertise in order to provide support for you in numerous clinical centres around New Zealand as well as at UCOL’s Palmerston North campus. Finally, I wish you well in your studies. I am confident that you will emerge from this course as a competent technologist, with the knowledge and skills necessary to practise independently and ready to work nationally and internationally as a caring professional MRT. Sue Ireland HEAD OF SCHOOL Applied Sciences and Allied Health
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Staff
EXECUTIVE DEAN Penny O’Leary, M Mgmt, BA Soc Sci, RGON, Cert T Tchg HEAD OF SCHOOL Sue Ireland, MBS, BBS Phone: 70075 Email: [email protected] PROGRAMME LEADER Shohn Wormgoor, PhD, RCEP Phone: 70612 Email: [email protected] CLINICAL CO-ORDINATOR and SENIOR LECTURER Linda Darragh, DCR, CATA, NCALE Phone: 70812 Email: [email protected] SENIOR LECTURER Jennifer Padmanabhan, MD, DPH Phone: 70816 Email: [email protected] SENIOR LECTURER Marsha Racey-Stilwell, MEd, RTR, PostGrad Dip Ed, ACAT, Cert Preceptorship Phone: 70404 Email: [email protected]
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Programme Information
Length Three Years Full Time Start/Finish Dates Year One Academic Week 6 - Week 33 3 February 2020 – 14 August 2020 Clinical Week 5 – Orientation within your designated clinical centre
Weeks 34 - 49 17 August 2020 – 4 December 2020 Year Two Academic Week 4 - Week 15 20 January 2020 – 10 April 2020 Week 35 - Week 48 24 August 2020 – 27 November 2020 Clinical Week 18 - Week 33 27 April 2020 – 14 August 2020
Year Three Academic Week 17 - Week 27 20 April 2020 – 3 July 2020 Clinical Week 4 - Week 15 (incl mock CBAs) 20 January 2020 – 10 April 2020 Week 30 - Week 48 20 July 2020 – 4 December 2020 Holidays Semester One Waitangi Day 6 February Good Friday 10 April Easter Monday 13 April Easter Tuesday 14 April ANZAC Day 25 April Queen’s Birthday 1 June Semester Two Labour Day 26 October
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Timetable
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Programme Structure
Code Title Assessment
Methodology Entry
Information Level Semester Credits
Lecturer Supported Learning
Hours
Independent Learning
Hours
Practicum Hours
Year One
509 Clinical 1* Competency 513
(pre-requisite)
5 FY 30 600
511 Anatomy and Physiology Achievement Not
Applicable 5 FY 15 80 70
-
512 Imaging Physics Achievement Not
Applicable 5 FY 15 64 86
513 Professional and Cultural Practice 1
Achievement and
Competency
Not Applicable
5 FY 15 80 70
515 General Radiography* Achievement Not
Applicable 5 FY 15 100 50
524 Imaging Applications 1 Achievement 512
(co-requisite) 5 FY 15 80 70
525 Imaging Techniques 1* Achievement 515
(pre-requisite)
5 FY 15 100 50
TOTAL 120 504 396 600
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605 Imaging Techniques 2 Achievement 509, 513 and 525 (pre-requisites)
6 FY 15 80 70
606 Imaging Pathology Achievement
and Competency
511 and 525 (pre-requisites)
6 FY 15 80 70
608 Complementary Imaging Techniques
Achievement 512, 509 and 524 (pre-requisites)
6 FY 15 90 60
609 Clinical 2* Competency
509, 515, 524 and 525
(pre-requisites) 605 (co-requisite)
6 FY 30 600
613 Professional and Cultural Practice 2
Achievement 513
(pre-requisite) 6 1 5 30 20
627 Research 1 Achievement 513
(pre-requisite) 6 2 10 40 60
TOTAL 120 480 420 600
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Year Three
703 Professional Practice and Management Achievement
613 (pre-
requisite) 7 FY 15 70 80
704 Imaging Applications 3 Achievement
604 (pre-
requisite) 7 FY 15 70 80
705 Imaging Techniques 3 Achievement
605 (pre-
requisite) 7 FY 20 100 100
707 Research 2 Achievement
627 (pre-
requisite) 7 FY 10 40 60
709 Clinical 3* Competency
609 (pre-
requisite) 7 FY 60
1200
TOTAL 120 280 320 1200
PROGRAMME TOTAL 360 1264 1136 2400
Note: courses marked with * indicate a Compulsory Academic Requirement (CAR) is associated with the course
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Aims The aims of this Programme are to: • Develop practitioners who are highly competent in the field of Medical Radiation
Technology and who go about their work with a high degree of professionalism. • Provide learning opportunities which:
– Enable you to become safe, knowledgeable and competent beginning level MRT practitioners.
– Foster attitudes and values of professionalism that create a foundation for personal growth.
– Incorporate patient well-being and communication as core values in the context of a science curriculum.
• Provide you with knowledge of the principles, techniques and applications of medical imaging.
• Provide basic practical skills so that graduates in the clinical environment develop the ability to perform medical radiation imaging procedures at a high standard.
• Provide in-depth knowledge of the appearances on medical images of anatomy and pathology, so that graduates are able to make appropriate professional assessment of the diagnostic quality of the images obtained.
• Provide a scientific basis for the understanding, use and performance evaluation of present medical imaging equipment.
• Enable the graduate to adjust effectively to developments in medical imaging and related fields.
• Develop a professional attitude of self-assessment, scientific enquiry and relations with others; this embraces the aim of developing a desire to utilise scientific procedures in the advancement of medical imaging.
• Develop a genuine concern for the welfare of patients, both as regards good professional practice and an understanding of the patient on a personal level.
• Provide an appropriate foundation for postgraduate studies. Graduation Requirements A passing grade (‘C’ or better) must be achieved in all courses. Compulsory Academic Requirements (CAR) Complete at least 95% of the clinical practice hours to pass a clinical related course (as specified in relevant courses). That is, accumulate a minimum of 2280 hours over the three years in clinical (as specified by the registration body). Off-Campus Learning At times your lecturer may wish to take the class to an exhibition or workshop that will be beneficial to your learning and creative development. UCOL has systems in place to ensure your safety and welfare.
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Any documentation related to the safety of the off-campus activity will be forwarded to you prior to the event. This programme has a significant practicum component of 2400 hours. Absence from Clinical Experience (Refer also to your Clinical Manual) A significant and crucial component of learning within the programme occurs during clinical experience. You are required to attend every day of clinical experience at the specified time and for the full duration of the planned experience. If, for any reason you expect to be either late, or unable to attend the clinical experience, the protocol set out in the Clinical Manual must be followed. Staff Studios The MIT staff studio is currently located in 4.3.02. Please use the phone supplied in the student studio. It is preferable that an appointment time is made prior to avoid disappointment. Students do not have access at any time to the staff studio. Restricted Areas Nursing Lab 4.3.09, Medical Imaging Laboratory 4.3.x-ray, Anatomy Labs 6.2.16 and 6.2.06 and Physics Lab 6-2-18. Personal Protective Clothing and Safety Equipment It is in your best interest to adhere to rules of use. Should personal protective clothing or safety equipment be required, we strongly suggest you to utilise them in order to keep you in a safe learning environment. Radiation Monitoring Dosimeters Radiation monitoring dosimeters will be issued to first and second year students. Take care of these. They must be worn in laboratory classes. You will be notified when the dosimeter is to be changed. If the dosimeter is lost (or you wash it), please contact your laboratory supervisor. Replacement cost is approximately $35.00 per badge.
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Programme Materials and Costs Most materials needed to complete your learning will be provided with the following exceptions: – scientific calculator, a UCOL tunic for clinical centre, textbooks, stationery. It is hugely advantageous to have the use of a home computer and to have a USB computer memory flash drive to transfer academic information onto it. You may be asked to pay for lost or damaged equipment if that occurs due to your negligence. *Note: all equipment and books belonging to UCOL must be returned and debts settled before you can receive your degree.
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Required Textbooks
Programme Name: Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology) – Year 1
ISBN Author (date) Title (edition) Publisher RRP
9780323399661 Lampignano, J.P. & Kendrick, L.E. (2017) Bontrager's textbook of radiographic positioning and related anatomy (9th ed.) Mosby $ 238.00
Marieb, E.N., & Hoehn, K. (2015) or Marieb, E.N., & Hoehn, K. (2018)
Human anatomy and physiology (10th ed.). Value pack includes the global edition and a brief atlas of the human body. or Human anatomy and physiology (11th ed.). Value pack includes the global edition and a brief atlas of the human body.
9780803644519 Tamparo, C. D. (2016) Diseases of the human body (6th ed.) F. A. Davis Company. $ 85.00
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Booksellers: It is up to the individual student to source these textbooks from a variety of bookstores/on-line stores. Some options are:
TextbooksRus: Web: medicalbooks.co.nz or textbooksrus.co.nz Unit F, 7 Triton Drive, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand Freephone: 0800 4 MEDBKS (0800 463325) Ph: 09 4797105 Fax: 09 4797107
Campus Books (previously Bennetts Bookstore at Massey) Palmerston North Web: campusbooks.nz Email: [email protected] Student Centre, Massey University, Palmerston North 4412, New Zealand Phone: 06 354 6020 Fax: 06 354 6716 or 0800 118 333
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Programme Assessment
Assessment Methodology Assessments used in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology) are intended to enable you to meet the learning outcomes of the programme. To identify your learning needs and to allow progress toward the achievement of learning outcomes, both formative assessments (this is “practice” and does not receive marks) and summative assessments (marked, and you receive grades) will be utilised. At the beginning of each unit of study, you will receive a statement outlining the assessment requirements of the course. All assessments must be completed, unless you have made formal submission and have received credit for previous achievement. There is no one method that can reliably assess all learning outcomes, or all types of learning, therefore a variety of strategies will be used. These will include assessments created by the lecturers, clinical tutors and MRT staff, as well as formative self-assessment to assist you to identify strengths, recognise limitations and define learning needs. Your ability to demonstrate increasing levels of clinical ability and skill must be commensurate with the appropriate level of medical imaging technology and will be assessed by competency and practicum criteria and standards. You will be assessed according to the learning outcomes outlined in each course.
Grading Scale
Grades will be allocated in accordance with the UCOL Academic Statute. Clinical assessment is competency-based. The results for courses are specified as follows:
P Pass/Complete CR Credit gained through the recognition of prior learning N/A Not Achieved. Incomplete (ie, did not complete programme
successfully) F Ungraded Fail (no assessment undertaken) W Withdrawn DNC Did not complete both all compulsory assessments and CAR
Academic assessment is achievement-based. The results for courses are specified as follows:
A (+/-) Pass with distinction B (+/-) Pass with merit C (+) Pass D Fail E Fail F Ungraded Fail (no assessment undertaken)
DNC Did not complete both all compulsory assessments for a course and CAR
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(grade) (AEG) Aegrotat pass CR Credit gained through the recognition of prior learning W Withdrawn R Restricted Pass CO Conceded Pass CP Conditional Pass
The following percentages for each grade shall be used: A+ 85 – 100 A 80 – 84 A- 75 – 79 B+ 70 – 74 B 65 – 69 B- 60 - 64 C+ 55 – 59 C 50 – 54 D 40 – 49 E 0 – 39 F Ungraded Fail (no assessment undertaken)
Te Reo Māori UCOL acknowledges the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and endorses the right of its students to use Te Reo Māori in assessments. If you are fluent in Te Reo and wish to be assessed in it, you should inform your lecturers of this at the beginning of the programme. See Assessment in Te Reo Māori Procedure. Schedule of Assessment Please refer to the Course Assessment Information Document (CAID) for each course on UCOL Moodle – On-line Learning Site. Conduct During Assessments During your study, you are expected to observe and comply with the Academic Statute and all programme regulations. Plagiarism or cheating is not tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes:
Copying from or inappropriate communicating with another person during an exam or assessment
Possessing any unauthorised material during an exam or assessment
Submitting any work for assessment that is not your own and whose author has not been acknowledged
Copying another’s work
Collaborating with others in the preparation of material, except where this is an assessment requirement
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Resubmitting work without prior written approval of the lecturer
Turnitin, or a similar programme, may be used to determine whether you have committed academic dishonesty. Also, see Conduct of Examinations and Assessments Policy and Conduct of Examinations and Assessments Procedure. Part VIII of the Academic Statute outlines the disciplinary proceedings that apply should you breach these rules. Extensions Extensions for an assessment can only be granted prior to the assessment due date in exceptional circumstances. These circumstances may include:
Sickness – in which case a medical certificate must be presented to the lecturer.
Bereavement – in which case the lecturer must be informed as soon as possible.
Extenuating circumstances – these circumstances must be explained to the lecturer and proof may be required.
An application for an extension must be submitted to your lecturer in writing using the Appendix 2 – Request for Extension form at the back of this handbook. It can also be made in electronic form via email which must include all the information required by the form. You will receive notification of the outcome once your lecturer has reached a decision. Extensions will be for seven (7) days only unless stated otherwise. Where an extension has been granted, and the extension deadline has been met, no penalties will apply. Your assessment will be marked and feedback provided in the same way as if the assessment was submitted on the original date and time. Penalties for Late Submissions The following conditions apply to all late submissions of assessments that do not have an approved extension:
All assessment work received after the due date and time, and not subject to a lecturer-approved extension, will attract a penalty.
The penalty for late submission is the deduction of 10% of the mark achieved for each day beyond the due date for submission.
The penalty is applied for a maximum of five (5) days.
An assessment received after one week from the due date for submission will be returned unmarked and a zero (0) grade will be entered.
No late submissions may be accepted after marked assessments have been returned to students, unless it can be determined that there will be no advantage to the student submitting the late assessment or disadvantage to students who have submitted the work on time.
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Reconsideration of Results If you believe that your assessment has been incorrectly assessed, you can apply to your lecturer for a reconsideration of result within five (5) days of the return of the assessment. You must apply in writing using the Appendix 3 – Request for Reconsideration of Result form at the back of this handbook. You may be charged a fee for this process. Your result may be unchanged, raised or lowered following reconsideration. The reconsidered result will be recorded as the final result. However, you still have the right to appeal this result in accordance with the Academic Statute. Resubmits and Resits To reduce barriers to your success the MIT degree program has been designed to develop skills using a systematic and sequential approach underpinned by a curriculum that promotes a three year cognitive developmental process. A re-sit is offered if you have failed a course in the first instance. This ensures that you have a fundamental knowledge of the principles, techniques and required applications in a course/subject area, before continuing to the next level.
Theory Assessments You are given the opportunity for ONE re-sit per course. This re-sit MAY consist of a theory/academic test, an examination or practical work, and can only be attempted following completion of ALL required assessments within the course. The maximum mark recorded for a re-sit is the minimum mark required to achieve a pass for that assessment. Note: If you fail a first assessment within a course, the course coordinator will discuss possible outcomes with you. Re-sits will be scheduled following completion of the course and within a timeframe that is reasonable and consistent with the academic and human resources available to the degree programme. This date will be usually within two weeks notification of failure in said course, and within that academic year. Note: Because Re-sits are offered students cannot claim aegrotat marks Practicum Assessments The clinical component of the programme has been divided into three courses with well-defined competency levels and outcomes of measurable attainment. This constitutes attainment within set levels of cognitive development and competency requirements. Tests in Clinical: You must show competency in each practical test. If the result of a first attempt is Not Yet Competent (NYC), you can re-sit a practical test at a later stage within the clinical component of that academic year. If the result remains NYC following a re-sit, you will be required to undergo remedial tuition by the department(s) clinical
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tutor/supervisor. Only then can a further re-sit be undertaken to show competency which MUST be with the same examiner or clinical tutor/supervisor. Competency must be demonstrated prior to the end of the clinical course. Failure to achieve this will result in an N/A (Not Achieved) result for that course. Final Clinical Exam: With regard to the final practical exam (Competency-based Assessment, CBA), where you fail the CBA, you have the right to ONE re-sit. A personal learning plan (PLP) will be put in place with extended clinical time, at the end of which you may re-sit. NOTE: Resit assessments with the exception of practicum assessments are normally carried out on-campus. Transport and accommodation costs incurred by you resulting from a resit must be met by you in all cases. In exceptional circumstances a resit may be conducted at another centre.
An application for a resubmit or resit must be submitted to your lecturer in writing using the Appendix 4 – Request for Resubmit/Resit form at the back of this handbook. It can also be made in electronic form via email which must include all the information required by the form. You may be charged a fee for this process. Special Passes If through illness, accident, bereavement or other exceptional circumstances beyond your control, you are unable to complete an assessment or programme, you can apply for a Special Pass. The four types of Special Passes are:
Aegrotat Pass: awarded when you are unable to present work for assessment at the time it is due, you are unable to attend a test or examination, or your performance is seriously impaired in a test or examination.
Conceded Pass: awarded when you have otherwise reached an acceptable standard in the programme but have narrowly failed one course, thus affecting your ability to complete the qualification.
Conditional Pass: awarded when you have marginally failed to meet the required academic standard but in all other aspects have demonstrated an ability to meet it.
Restricted Pass: awarded when you have marginally failed to meet the required academic standard for the course and, if awarded, does not qualify you to enrol in a subsequent course/programme for which a pass in the original course is a pre-requisite.
If you are interested in requesting a Special Pass, contact your lecturer. Programme curriculum regulations and other conditions may apply. Academic Appeals The academic appeals process is outlined in Part IX of the Academic Statute.
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Inability to Meet Programme Requirements Under certain circumstances, an individual study contract may be drawn up to encourage you to meet programme requirements. Any failure to meet this contract may result in you being asked to leave the programme. If you have a serious health problem or other personal circumstances that impact on your ability to meet programme requirements, please inform your Lecturer. Remember, if you are having difficulties with your programme there are ways UCOL can help you. If you do decide to withdraw, you must complete a Change of Circumstances Form. These can be obtained from the Information Centre. Progression Regulations 1. Except in very exceptional circumstances if you fail to achieve a pass grade in a course
after having a re-sit you will be deemed to have failed that course. Students failing a pre-requisite course cannot be enrolled in any courses that the failed
course is a pre-requisite for. All practicum courses are pre-requisites for subsequent practicum courses. (Please refer to the table on Page 10 for a breakdown of courses).
2. You cannot progress to the next programme year until you have fulfilled the following
criteria: a. Successfully achieved a pass grade in all clinical practicum courses in the
current academic year. The rationale for this focuses on the need to maintain psychomotor skills in day-to-day clinical practice. A student, who has re-enrolled in a course(s) must maintain, and continue to demonstrate as required, that their skills are consistent with appropriate clinical (radiographic) competency thus ensuring patient safety in the area of Medical Imaging.
b. On an individual basis, the Academic Leader will discuss outstanding course(s) with you and determine a path suitable to guarantee the theory-to-practice link is maintained. You may be required to join and study with the lower group (cohort).
Note: Re-enrolment is subject to the availability of a clinical placement. For this reason, you cannot assume that you will be offered the same practicum training centre upon re-enrolment.
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Student Responsibilities
Academic Responsibilities All students at UCOL are expected and required not to do any one or more of the following things for any examination or assessment:
Copy from or inappropriately communicate with another person.
Possess any unauthorised material such as books, printed or written paper, electronic material or any other material.
Plagiarise the work of another without indicating that the ideas and/or words are not the student’s own.
Collaborate with others in the preparation of material, except where this has been approved as an assessment requirement.
Resubmit prior work without prior written approval of the programme staff.
Use any other unfair means. Non-academic Responsibilities All students at UCOL (whether on UCOL premises or at a UCOL activity off campus) are expected and required to behave at all times in a reasonable and lawful manner in the circumstances.
Without limiting the first statement, you are required:
To observe all UCOL health and safety rules.
To treat all people (whilst on UCOL premises or at a UCOL activity off campus), including UCOL staff and students, in a lawful manner in the circumstances and with respect and consideration.
To attend UCOL course activities and tuition without the influence of alcohol and/or unlawful substances.
To take reasonable care not to damage or destroy UCOL resources and to use all UCOL resources in accordance with UCOL’s directions.
Not to harass any person whilst on UCOL premises or at a UCOL activity off campus.
Not to discriminate against any person in a way which is unlawful.
To act in a manner that maintains your well-being and that of other staff and students at UCOL.
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Appendix 1 – Study Contract
Student Name:
Date:
I hereby acknowledge that I have received, read and understand the contents of my student handbook. In signing this agreement, I agree to abide by the rules and conditions stated within that handbook. I understand that, should I breach any of the above mentioned rules, I may be subject to disciplinary action. I understand that if I wish to withdraw from part or all of my programme or my circumstances change in other ways that affect my programme, it is my responsibility to complete a Change of Circumstances form and to submit it immediately to Student Information. Signed:
I have explained any areas of concern or confusion expressed regarding the rules and conditions stated in the student handbook. I am assured that the student understands his/her obligations as a student on this programme. Lecturer Name:
Date Received:
Signed:
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Appendix 2 – Request for Extension
Student Name:
Date:
I would like to request an extension for the submission of assessment for the following: Programme:
Course:
Test/Assessment:
Date Due:
Reason for Requesting Extension:
I declare that the information given is correct and true. Signed:
Lecturer Name:
Date Received:
Decision:
Declined / Approved (circle one) for ______ day(s)
Reason Declined:
Note:
Requests must be made prior to the due date.
Extensions will be for seven (7) days only unless stated otherwise. Extensions will only be issued to those who have genuine reasons for not being able to
complete assessments.
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Appendix 3 – Request for Reconsideration of Result
Student Name:
Date:
Programme:
Course:
Test/Assessment:
I request reconsideration of my result for the above test/assessment. I understand that the mark I receive from this reconsideration will appear on my final transcript. Yours sincerely Signed:
Note: This request must be made within five (5) days of receiving your original result. Lecturer Name:
Date Received:
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Appendix 4 – Request for Resubmit / Resit
Student Name:
Date:
Programme:
Course:
Test/Assessment:
Date Due:
Reason for Requesting Resubmit/Resit:
Supporting Documentation Attached: Medical certificate
Employer Other (specify)
Signed:
Lecturer Name:
Date Received:
Decision:
Declined / Approved (circle one)
Reason Declined:
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Appendix 5 – Code of Ethics for Medical Radiation Technologists 2017
CODE OF ETHICS (OR PRINCIPLES)
Medical Radiation Technology Practitioners will:
1. Relationship with the
New Zealand
public:
1.1 Act in such a manner to justify public trust and confidence.
1.2 Demonstrate commitment to the provision of the best possible
service to patients.
1.3 Demonstrate commitment to keeping the radiation dose as low as
reasonably achievable to produce diagnostic results or for treatment
needs.
1.4 Provide services in such a manner as to show respect for each
individual.
1.5 Protect the patient’s right to privacy and keep all patient information
in the strictest confidence.
2. Relationship
with
colleagues
and the
profession
2.1 Continually strive to improve their knowledge and skills of their
profession.
2.2 Be respectful of fellow workers and work in a professional and co-
operative manner with other health care workers.
2.3 Be responsible for reporting any unethical conduct, unsafe practise,
or illegal professional activities to the appropriate bodies.
2.4 Be accountable for their clinical decision making.
3. Cultural
Competence
3.1 Practise with due care and respect for an individual patient’s/client’s culture, needs, values, worldviews and beliefs, including the needs, values and beliefs of Māori.
