Professional Capabilities Flashcards
what are the 5 Domains in MRPBA
Domain 1 - Medical Radiation Practitioner
1A - Diagnostic Radiographer
1B - Nuclear Medicine Technologist
1C - Radiation Therapists
Domain 2 - Professional and Ethical Practitioner
Domain 3 - Communicator and Collaborator
Domain 4 - Evidence-Informed Practitioner
Domain 5 - Radiation Safety and Risk Manager
What are the key capabilities for Domain 1 (medical radiation practitioner)?
(1) apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology to practice
(2) use clinical information management systems appropriately
(3) understand and apply different methods of imaging and treatment
(4) confirm the procedure according to clinical indicators
(5) assess the patient’s/client’s capacity to receive care
(6) implement technique for patient/client stabilisation and reproducibility of procedures and outcomes
(7) deliver patient/client care
(8) apply knowledge of safe and effective use of medicines
What are the key capabilities for Domain 2 (professional and ethical practitioner)?
(1) practice in an ethical and professional manner, consistent with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
(2) provide each patient/client with dignity and care
(3) take responsibility and accountability for professional decisions
(4) advocate on behalf of the patient/client when appropriate
(5) seek opportunities to progress the profession
What are the key capabilities for Domain 3 (communicator and collaborator)?
(1) communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with the patient and their family/carer
(2) collaborate with other health practitioners
What are the key capabilities for Domain 4 (evidence-informed practitioner)?
(1) resolve challenges through application of critical thinking and reflective practice
(2) identify ongoing professional learning needs and opportunities
What are the key capabilities for Domain 5 (radiation safety and risk manager)?
(1) perform and provide safe radiation practice
(2) protect and enhance patient/client safety
(3) implement quality assurance processes when imaging or treating patients/clients
(4) maintain safety of the workplace and associated environment
what does Domain 1 cover
covers the knowledge, the skills and the attributes a medical radiation practitioner needs to practice independently and provide safe, high quality patient-centred care
what does Domain 2 cover + Domain 2.1
our legal responsibilities
practice in an ethical and professional manner, consistent with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
Domain 1.7
deliver patient/client care
Recognise patients/clients whose condition is deteriorating, or who are unable to undergo an examination/treatment and respond to their needs in an appropriate and
timely way consistent with standards of safe and high-quality care. This includes calling for emergency help when needed
Domain 1.8
Apply knowledge of safe and effective
use of medicines
Apply knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and the potential range of reactions to medicines.
Actively monitor the effects of medication and manage adverse reactions to medicines, in accordance with protocols
Domain 2.2
provide each patient/client with dignity and care
Recognise and evaluate the socio-cultural factors that may influence patient/client attitudes and responses to medical radiation services.
Apply the principles of cultural competence and culturally safe care to practice.
Display appropriate professional behaviour in patient/client interactions.
Identify and respect appropriate boundaries between patients/clients and health professionals.
Domain 3.1
Communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with the patient/client and their family or carers.
Make appropriate adjustments to communication style to suit the particular needs of the patient/client including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
What are the enabling components for Domain 1 (medical radiation practitioner) Key Capability 5 (assess patient’s capacity to receive care)?
(a) identify factors/conditions that may affect patient’s behaviour and/or capacity to provide informed consent and undergo procedure
(b) identity patient preparation requirements
(d) select appropriate equipment according clinical presentation
(e) identify contraindications and limitations of procedure
(f) perform assessment and procedure in accordance with patient need and choice, legislation and regulatory requirements
What is included in domain 3?
make appropriate adjustments to communication style, identify communication barriers, communication beyond the patient to family or interpreters, effective communication - verbal and non-verbal, confirming understanding
What is included in domain 2?
Legal responsibilities, personal mental and physical health, mandatory reporting, code of conduct, informed consent, autonomy and professional judgement
