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Reimagining Program Development and Reengineering Program Design

Geoffrey M. Currie and Catherine J. Thomas
Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology September 2018, 46 (3) 247-252; DOI: https://doi.org/10.2967/jnmt.118.208272
Geoffrey M. Currie
Faculty of Science, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
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Faculty of Science, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
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    Schematic of traditional approach to program review.

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    Current course structure for bachelor of medical radiation science (nuclear medicine), with boldface text indicating courses that are unique to the nuclear medicine specialization and the remaining courses being common to radiography, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy students. Four subjects per session, with students completing 2 sessions per year, is considered a full-time load.

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    Schematic of reimagined approach to program review.

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    Hybridized cognitive/knowledge domain matrix used for knowledge and capability mapping, with diagonal arrow representing direction of scaffolding through program (4–6).

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    Proposed course structure of bachelor of medical radiation science (nuclear medicine and molecular imaging), with boldface text indicating courses that are unique to the nuclear medicine specialization and the remaining courses being common to radiography, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy students. Four subjects per session, with single subjects typically requiring 120–160 h of class time and double subjects twice that, is considered a full-time load.

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    Example Verbs for Cognitive Processes from Lower Order (Left) to Higher Order (Right) (4,6)

    RememberUnderstandApplyAnalyzeEvaluateCreate
    RecallExplainImplementDistinguishCritiquePlan
    RecognizeInterpretUseDifferentiateJudgeGenerate
    IdentifyClassifyExecuteOrganizeCheckProduce
    SummarizeDeconstructDetectConstruct
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    Knowledge Domain with Scaffolding from Concrete Knowledge (Left) to Abstract Knowledge (Right) (4,6)

    FactualConceptualProceduralMetacognitive
    Basic elementsInterrelationship between elementsAccomplishment of something using elements and interrelationshipsCognition and self-cognition
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    Example of Learning-Outcome Structure When New Content Driven by AHPRA Capabilities Is Introduced to Program

    ParameterDescription
    Learning outcomeInterpret and critically evaluate clinical problems and evidence/information needs; identify, assess, critically evaluate, and apply appropriate and credible resources to reach solution
    Interpret and apply clinical reasoning and reflection to identify clinical problems and potential solutions; infer implications for clinical practice; plan and revise necessary actions or protocol changes
    Recognize and explain principles and applications of pharmaceuticals in clinical practice; describe risks, precautions, and contraindications associated with pharmaceutical use
    Recognize, describe, and apply principles and procedures to deliver pharmaceuticals safely and correctly in clinical practice
    Explain and apply pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles to pharmaceuticals used in clinical practice and to adverse reactions and interactions
    Understand and implement effective and respectful working relationships
    Demonstrate critical, analytic, and reflective skills in contexts such as clinical problem solving, research and empiric practice, and academic and professional discourse
    Identify and apply effective communication skills in a variety of settings using a variety of media
    AssessmentComplete written assignment as a group (domain 3 linked to domain 5.8) (group task, 20% of grade; individual reflection, 5% of grade)
    Complete calculation examination online (25% of grade)
    Complete final examination (50% of grade)
    CurriculumModule 1, principles
     Pharmacology (2 wk)
     Pharmacodynamics (2 wk)
     Pharmacokinetics (2 wk)
    Module 2, application
     Interventional medications (2 wk)
     Crash cart (1 wk)
     Adjunctive medications (1 wk)
     OTC medications in medical radiation science (1 wk)
     Radiopharmaceuticals and contrast (1 wk)
    SubjectPharmacology for medical radiation science

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