MRPBA Professional Capabilities

Question 1

Domain 1

Answer 1

Knowledge, skills and attributes a medical radiation practitioner needs to practice independently and provide safe, high quality, patient centred care

Question 2

Domain 1.1

Answer 2

Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to practice

Question 3

Domain 1.2

Answer 3

Use clinical information management systems appropriately

Question 4

Domain 1.3

Answer 4

Understand and apply the different methods of imaging and treatment

Question 5

Domain 1.4

Answer 5

Confirm the procedure according to clinical indicators

Question 6

Domain 1.5

Answer 6

Asses the patients capacity to receive care

Question 7

Domain 1.6

Answer 7

Implement techniques for patient/client stabilisation and reproducibility of procedures and outcomes

Question 8

Domain 1.7

Answer 8

Deliver patient care -> recognise patient’s deteriorating condition (NSQHS Standard 8)

Taking appropriate and timely action (NSQHS standard 6)

Identifying urgent and unexpected findings

Question 9

Domain 1.8

Answer 9

Apply knowledge of safe and effective use of medicines

Question 10

Domain 1c.1

Answer 10

Use equipment nad perform techniques to ensure reproducibility of the patients position for RT

Question 11

Domain 1c.2

Answer 11

Perform localisation and pre-treatment imaging

Question 12

Domain 1c.3

Answer 12

Perform treatment planning

Question 13

Domain 1c.4

Answer 13

Perform radiation therapy treatment according to approved radiation therapy prescriptions and treatment plans

Question 14

Domain 1c.5

Answer 14

Perform CT imaging

Question 15

Domain 2

Answer 15

Professional and ethical practitioner: commitment and responsibility to the health and wellbeing of individual patients and to the community through ethical practices

Question 16

Domain 2.1

Answer 16

Practise in an ethical and professional manner, consistent with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements

• legal responsbilities
• manage personal, mental and physical health to ensure fitness to practice
• apply the MRPBA code of conduct to practice
• provide relevant information to paitent and implement appropriate methods to obtain informed consent
• recognise and respond appropriately to ethical issues encountered in practice
• exercise appropriate levels of autonomy and professional judgement
• reporting obligations
• key elements of fitness to practice
• relevant information provided to patient/client

Question 17

Domain 2.2

Answer 17

Provide each patient/client with dignity and care

Cultural competence, safety and appropriate behaviour

Recognise and evaluate the socio-cultural factors that may influence patients attitudes and responses to medical radiation services

Display appropriate professional behaviour in patient interactions

Identify and respect appropriate boundaries

Question 18

Domain 2.3

Answer 18

Take responsibility and accountability for professional decisions

Question 19

Domain 2.4

Answer 19

Advocate on behalf of the patient when appropriate

Question 20

Domain 2.5

Answer 20

Seek opportunities to progress the profession

Question 21

Domain 3

Answer 21

Communicator and collaborator

Question 22

Domain 3.1

Answer 22

Communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with the patient and their family or carers
- communication barriers. The patients capacity to understand may be influenced by English skills, health literacy, age and health status
- informed consent

Question 23

Domain 3.2

Answer 23

Collaborate with other health practitioners

Question 24

Domain 4

Answer 24

Evidence informed practitioner

Question 25

Domain 4.1

Answer 25

Resolve challenges through application of critical thinking and reflective practice

Question 26

Domain 4.2

Answer 26

Identify ongoing professional learning needs and opportunities - professional development

Question 27

Domain 5

Answer 27

Radiation safety and risk manager

Question 28

Domain 5.1

Answer 28

Perform and provide safe radiation practice Justification, limitation, optimisation

Question 29

Domain 5.2

Answer 29

Protect and enhance patient safety Infection control Patient identification Quality framework

Question 30

Domain 5.3

Answer 30

Implement quality assurance processes when imaging or treating patients

Question 31

Domain 5.4

Answer 31

Maintain safety of the workplace and associated environments - incident reporting requirements - control measures: time, distance and patient shielding

Question 32

1.8.a

Answer 32

Apply the principles of safe and effective use of medicines to practice

Question 33

1.8.c

Answer 33

Apply knowledge of potential range of reactions to medicines

Question 34

1.8.d

Answer 34

Safely and effectively deliver medicine to patients in accordance with procedures

Question 35

1.8.e

Answer 35

Actively monitor the effects of medication and manage adverse reactions to medicines, in accordance with protocols

Question 36

2.1a

Answer 36

Understand and comply with legal responsibilties

Question 37

2.1b

Answer 37

Manage personal, mental and physical health to ensure fitness to practice

Question 38

2.1d

Answer 38

Apply the MRPBA code of conduct to practice

Question 39

2.1e

Answer 39

Provide relevant information to patient and implement appropriate methods to obtain informed consent

Question 40

2.1g

Answer 40

Practice the basic principles underpinning bioethics in medical radiation practice and recognise and respond appropriately to ethical issues

Question 41

2.1h

Answer 41

Exercise appropriate levels of autonomy and professional judgement

Question 42

2.2a

Answer 42

Recognise and evaluate the socio cultural factors that may influence patient attitudes and responses to medical radiation services

Question 43

2.2b

Answer 43

Apply the principles of cultural competence and culturally safe care to practice

Question 44

2.2c

Answer 44

Display appropriate professional behaviour in patient interactions

Question 45

2.2d

Answer 45

Identify and respect appropriate boundaries between patients and health professionals

Question 46

3.1.a

Answer 46

Establish rapport with patient to understand their issues and perspectives

Question 47

3.1.b

Answer 47

Communicate effectively with the patient to collect and convey information about the proposed examination

Question 48

3.1.c

Answer 48

Convey knowledge and procedural information in ways that create trust and respects patients confidentiality, privacy and dignity

Question 49

3.1.d

Answer 49

Provide an opportunity for the patient to explore the purpose of treatment, the methods used and the usual patient experience

Question 50

3.1.e

Answer 50

Identify likely communication barriers and implement strategies to overcome them

Question 51

3.1.f

Answer 51

Make appropriate adjustments to communication styles to suit the needs of the patient including ATSI peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Question 52

3.1.g

Answer 52

Engage third parties to facilitate effective communication when needed

Question 53

3.1.h

Answer 53

Obtain informed consent, explaining the purpose, risks and benefits of the proposed examination/treatment