Where possible, study material will be available at course commencement.

This course runs to the University semester timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.

This course is delivered as a fully online course and is aligned to the university's signature pedagogical practices which has three educational elements:

Technology enhanced learning which is an important element since there is no face-to-face teaching for this course. The technology is used to enhance the learning experience for the students while enhancing communication between learners (to express their ideas, challenge and respond to the ideas of others) and to engage with the teaching staff. In the process, students are mentored to become digital citizens and while being allowed to be creative as part of their learning journey.

Relational learning which enriches learning experiences through effective relationships between students, staff, communities and place. Students are considered to be active participants in the learning environment and various modes of communication and engagement are made available.

Assessment for learning allows the students to build upon their existing assessment principles and practices with the use of coursework assessment approach and authentic assessments. Assessments require students to link to their experience in clinical practice and use these to reflect on their learning. Further, assessments have a strong focus on the New Zealand context.

Taught courses use a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas to provide students with learning materials including reading lists and lecture recordings (where available). Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

It is important that you are familiar with the following documents:

• MRTB Competence Standards - https://www.mrtboard.org.nz/assets_mrtb/Uploads/2024-Sep-Competence-Standards.pdf
• MRTB Policy: Cultural Competence - https://www.mrtboard.org.nz/assets_mrtb/Uploads/2018-Jun-Cultural-Competence-Policy.pdf
• CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR MEDICAL IMAGING AND RADIATION THERAPY PRACTITIONERS IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND - https://www.mrtboard.org.nz/assets_mrtb/Uploads/2019-Dec-Code-of-Ethical-Conduct-Policy.pdf
• Other MRTB related documents will be integrated to each topic being discussed.

The content and delivery of content in this course are protected by copyright. Material belonging to others may have been used in this course and copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license. You may copy the course content for the purposes of private study or research, but you may not upload onto any third-party site, make a further copy or sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of the course content to another person.

Fitness to practise (FTP)

As health professional students, in addition to meeting the University of Auckland graduate profile capabilities, students in the Medical Imaging programmes are required to demonstrate their fitness to practise. This applies to students at all times, whether they are on campus, on placement or elsewhere. Fitness to practise (FTP) is concerned primarily with patient and public safety. It also is concerned with upholding professional standards, including the relevant professional code of conduct, and contributing to the maintenance of the reputation of the profession and public confidence in the profession.

For further information visit FMHS Fitness to Practise Policy (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about-us/about-the-university/policy-hub/education-student-experience/codes-fitness-to-practise/fmhs-fitness-to-practise-policy.html)

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Communication

All official communication to a student will be sent to the student’s current University email address (username@aucklanduni.ac.nz) and the student is responsible for ensuring that any desired forwarding to other addresses is in place and operating correctly. Staff will not be responsible for any consequences if students fail to read and respond to University correspondence in a timely manner.

Students are encouraged to use the Ed Discussion platform on Canvas as much as possible for communication with staff and other students. Email may be used for more private matters. Email communication to university staff and supervisors must be sent from the student’s University email address.

As a general rule, students are advised to log-on at least twice a week. Logging on regularly allows regular checking of 'Announcements' as well as reading and responding to messages from peers on Ed Discussion.

Students are also encouraged to ensure that they read and respond to any announcements made on the Announcement section of the Canvas course.

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.

Similarly, research students must meet the University’s expectations of good research practice. This requires:

• Honesty - in all aspects of research work
• Accountability - in the conduct of research
• Professional courtesy and fairness – in working with others
• Good stewardship – on behalf of others
• Transparency – of research process and presentation of results
• Clarity - communication to be understandable, explainable and accessible

For more information on the University’s expectations of academic integrity, please see the Academic Conduct section of the University policy hub.

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about taught courses is made available to enrolled students in Canvas.

Students may be asked to submit assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

The way to avoid plagiarism is to reference your work. Please refer to the following website for further information about academic referencing: www.cite.auckland.ac.nz/
The Student Academic Conduct Statute (2021) provides further advice on how to avoid plagiarism. More information can be found in the ‘Medical Imaging Programme Information’ on Canvas.
The penalties for plagiarism can be severe, including losing some or all of the marks for the assignment. Major offences can be sent to the University’s Discipline Committee, where further penalties can be imposed.

• This course is 100% internally assessed. An aggregated mark of 50% or more is required to successfully pass this course. 
• Resubmission of failed assessments is not permitted. 
• In addition to achieving an overall pass mark, it is a requirement to attempt and submit all the assessments related to this course.
• Formative assessments (including discussion forums) will be used give you the opportunity to revise/engage on the content covered. 
• Penalties for excessive word count and/or late submission (without prior written approval for an extension) will be applied in accordance with the 'Medical Imaging Assessment Requirements and Presentation Criteria' document.
• The course Canvas page has more detailed information on assessment processes and requirements.

Professional Issues in Medical Imaging (MEDIMAGE 702) is a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students; as a member of our class, you are expected to follow the University of Auckland code of conduct. Information on the Code of Conduct for all students at the University of Auckland is available here: Code of Conduct 

Feedback on taught courses is gathered from students at the end of each semester through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions. Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students. In addition, class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Feedback is ongoing in this course, and it is done for teaching, learning, and assessment purposes. The Medical Imaging postgraduate programmes have specialisation student representatives who take class feedback to the Medical Imaging Board of Studies. Contact details for these representatives may be found in the Medical Imaging Postgraduate Programme Information on Canvas.

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Contact details for the Medical Imaging Postgraduate Student Representatives may be found in the Medical Imaging Postgraduate Programme Information on Canvas.

Tuākana is a multi-faceted programme for Māori and Pacific students providing topic specific tutorials, one-on-one sessions, test and exam preparation and more. Explore your options at Tuakana Learning Communities.

If you are Māori or Indigenous Pacific, our Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme (MAPAS) whānau are also here to support you with every stage of your journey, from application to graduation. Explore more about MAPAS at About MAPAS – University of Auckland

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor. Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website.

We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - please see the Support Services page for information on support services in the University and the wider community.

If your ability to complete assessed work is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due. If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page. This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter.

Students with concerns about teaching including how a course is delivered, the resources provided, or supervision arrangements, have the right to express their concerns and seek resolution. The university encourages informal resolution where possible, as this is quicker and less stressful. For information on the informal and formal complaints processes, please refer to the Student Academic Complaints Statute in the Student Policies and Guidelines section of the Policy Hub.