X-ray Operator Extended Scope Course

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Course outline

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to perform radiography aligned to the Extended rural and remote area X-ray licence. This licence covers radiography of the chest, extremities, abdomen, pelvis and hip joints, shoulder joints, abdomen, and cervical spine.

This course builds on skills developed in the X-ray Operator Introductory Course (or similar training if not done through Cunningham Centre) and includes:

• radiation safety
• interpretation and evaluation of X-ray request forms
• performing routine diagnostic radiographs of extended scope examinations including shoulder joints, pelvis and hip joints, abdomen and cervical spine with remote supervision
• common mechanisms of injury for extended scope examinations
• common radiology terminology, anatomy and pathology for extended scope examinations
• patient positioning and image critique for extended scope examinations.

View the application package for more detail including assessments and expected study hours.

Careers and outcomes

You will be awarded a Statement of Attainment upon successful completion of this course.

You will be also eligible to apply for the Extended rural and remote area X-ray licence issued by Radiation Health. This licence covers radiography of the chest, extremities, cervical spine, shoulder joints, hip joints and abdomen.

Admission criteria

You must:

• have completed the X-ray Operator Introductory Course (or equivalent)
• hold a current Chest and extremities X-ray licence (with 6+ months experience meeting all performance benchmarks)
• be up to date with relevant mandatory training
• be able to demonstrate the need for extended licence at your facility.

Apply

Entry into this course is by an application and selection process. Your application will be assessed by our team and you will receive an offer with a commencement date if successful (within 2 weeks of applications closing).

You will need to provide supporting documents as part of your application:

1. a copy of your most recent Certificate of Competency (if you reside in Queensland)
2. evidence that you have been signed off as competent in chest and extremity radiography by a Radiation Health Unit endorsed radiographer
3. endorsement of your application by local radiographer, who can provide the support outlined in the application package and supervision agreement
4. a completed payment form (payment will not be processed until you receive and accept an offer).

Before you apply, you should review the academic guidelines and check the software requirements to ensure your computer system is compatible with our learning systems.