CQUniversity Unit Profile.

Each quiz will assess your understanding of the content presented within this unit as outlined below. Questions may be drawn from lectures, additional resources provided (e.g. prescribed readings) or tutorial presentations.

• As each quiz is online and open book, you will find it useful if you have produced your own notes from the lectures so that you are familiar with the unit information.
• Questions will be drawn from a resource bank, to allow tests to be different for each student.
• It is recommended that you have a calculator available when sitting the online quiz(zes).

Each quiz can be accessed through the assessment tab on Moodle at the assigned time.

• Each quiz will be marked out of 30 marks.
• You will have 40 minutes to complete each quiz which includes 10 minutes perusal time.
• Open book conditions.

Once started, each quiz cannot be paused or restarted. Only one attempt per quiz is permitted.
Please note:

• It is your responsibility to ensure that you commence each online quiz before Friday 7:20 pm (AEST).
• The quiz will automatically close and submit completed answers once the allocated time has elapsed.
• The duration of each quiz is tailored to promote recall of facts, rather than research of answers unknown.

This assessment will be done as an individual. Colluding with other students on non-group work tasks is considered academic misconduct. Additionally, employing Gen AI to generate your assessment task responses is also classified as academic misconduct. Any breaches of academic misconduct may lead to action being taken by the Deputy Dean of Learning and Teaching, HMAS.

Students are advised to refer to the 'Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework) document for additional university assessment guidelines.

Recommendations for sitting online assessments:

1. Please sit your test during business hours so you can get help if you need it. For IT help, TASAC hours of operation are 7.30 am - 6:00 pm AEST Monday - Friday Tel: (07) 49309090.
2. In case of any problems, please contact the Unit Coordinator and TASAC straight away. Please screenshot any computer errors to illustrate claims.
3. Sit your online assessment on campus to avoid any home internet concerns.

No Assessment Criteria

The Echocardiographic Skills Assessment is comprised of two parts— Part A 'Practical' and Part B 'Measurement Performance'. Part A involves the completion of a comprehensive echocardiographic protocol. Part B involves image measurement performance.

Students will be assessed according to the Assessment of Readiness for Clinical (ARC) tools, which are available on the unit Moodle site. These documents detail performance criteria the student must demonstrate competence in to pass the assessment. Student competence is assessed in relation to the expectations specific to this unit of study. Students enrolled in ECHO12008 are working towards the attainment of a Beginner level of competency, as detailed on the ARC tools.

PART A: Practical
Part A of the Echocardiography Skills Assessment incorporates both a professional and technical component and requires students to perform a comprehensive 2D, colour and spectral Doppler echocardiographic examination using ultrasound equipment.  Students have 70 minutes to complete both Professional and Technical components.

Professional Component
The professional component of this assessment evaluates performance aspects of the sonographic exam such as communication (verbal, non-verbal, and written), professional behaviour, ergonomics, and patient care skills. In summary, this is an assessment of the pre-scan, scanning, and post-scan skills.

Technical Component
The technical component of this assessment evaluates the students’ scanning technique, image optimisation, and ability to complete a complete an Echocardiogram within a reasonable set time to a ‘Beginner level’ of competency.

• The ARC tool details both the required imaging sequence and performance criteria cues.
• Except for panning or sector sweeps which are critiqued live or via video recording moderation, the collection of images stored by the student represents the echocardiographic examination performed.
• At the end of the examination, the supervising tutor will acquire a variety of representative images. These images will be used during marking and moderation to ascertain achievable image quality.

Note: Part A (Practical) of the Echocardiography Skills Assessment will be video recorded for moderation purposes. The videos will not be released to students for review.

All students are required to make themselves available to act as patient models for peer assessments. Students must additionally make themselves available for re-sit assessments if requested by the unit coordinator.

PART B: Measurement Performance

Part B of the Echocardiography Skills Assessment requires students to apply best practice guidelines when undertaking routine M-mode, two-dimensional, and Doppler measurements on echocardiographic images using Q-Station discipline-specific software. Students are required to accurately perform and record a series of echocardiographic measurements offline using discipline-specific analysis software. Students are required to save measurement images to a desktop folder and transcribe these measurement values onto a provided worksheet replicating clinical documentation.

• The ARC tool details the required measurement sequence and performance criteria cues.
• Students must transcribe these measurements onto a provided worksheet replicating clinical documentation.
• The collection of images stored by the student represents the measurement examination performed.

Students have 35 minutes to complete this assessment.

Students are advised to refer to the 'Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)' document for additional university guidelines regarding assessments.

• In the absence of an approved extension, this assessment cannot be completed at a later time.
• Students will receive a FAIL for this assessment if it is not completed by the scheduled date and time and there is no approved extension.
• Should a student fail this assessment, there will be only ONE opportunity to re-sit the failed component of the assessment item.

Students will be practically assessed using the documents below. Students are advised to carefully review these documents which are available on the unit Moodle site.

• PART A: Practical Assessment of Readiness for Clinical ARC tool. 
• PART B:  Measurement performance ARC tool.

PART A - Practical
To pass Part A of this assessment, a student must be deemed competent in both the Professional and Technical components. To pass these components, ALL criteria must be demonstrated to the appropriate level of competence as detailed in the ARC tools.

The professional and technical components are graded separately so that if one is passed and the other is not, only the failed component must be repeated to pass.

There is only ONE opportunity to re-sit either component of this assessment item.

PART B - Measurement Performance 
To pass Part B of this assessment, ALL criteria must be demonstrated to the appropriate level of competence as detailed on the ARC tools. If multiple images of a single measurement are saved, only the image corresponding to the measurement transcribed on the worksheet will be assessed.

There is only ONE opportunity to re-sit this assessment item.

Mock Examination

Students will be provided with a singular opportunity to attempt the Practical Skills assessment and QLAB measurement assessment under mock examination conditions. Individual feedback will be provided to students after completing the mock assessments. Students will receive a completed MOCK Part A (Practical) ARC tool and MOCK Part B (Measurement Performance) ARC tool following moderation. Scanning feedback will be provided verbally by the tutor supervising each student's mock practical scanning assessment.

The mock assessment will be delivered as part of the routine laboratory sessions. Note, there is no opportunity for rescheduling of missed laboratory sessions.

The purpose of this assessment is to ensure that students from the echocardiography course are well-equipped to embody the high standards of professionalism that are expected from CQUniversity students while on their follow-on clinical placement blocks. Professional behaviour is a critical part of any medical imaging profession and encompasses the manner in which we treat our colleagues, patients and the professional settings and equipment we interact with. Exemplary professional behaviour is highly valued by clinical supervisors and this information may be used to endorse  students for placements if requested by clinical sites.

This assessment requires students to treat each of the lab sessions as a scheduled "work shift" and to exhibit high quality professional attributes. This assessment is based on a continuous and ongoing evaluation of student application and attendance during labs, and behaviour exhibited during the time spent studying this unit up until the completion of all formal assessments. Aspects of professionalism will be assessed across multiple levels including, but not limited to:  maintenance of laboratory documentation, Moodle forums, online tutorials, lab sessions (both manned and unmanned), interactions with peers and staff, social media, phone calls and all official correspondence with university staff, peers and the community.

Instances of substandard professional behaviour will result in a Lapse in Professionalism (LiP) point being awarded to the offending student. Should a student acquire more than three (3) LiPs, this assessment will automatically be graded a FAIL.

LiPs may be issued in three different categories:

1. Professional behaviour towards colleagues and staff
2. Professional behaviour towards patients
3. Professional behaviour towards professional settings and equipment

Further information is detailed in the Expected Professional Behaviour and LiP Allocation document, which is available on the Moodle site. Students are encouraged to review this document to be sure of behavioural expectations. Students should also be familiar with the CQUniversity Student Charter as well as the Australasian Sonographers Association (ASA) Code of Conduct (available online).

If an unprofessional attitude or behaviour is reported by fellow classmates and not witnessed by a staff member, a written warning detailing the allegations will be issued to the student and the student's response will be documented. If further evidence of ongoing unprofessional behaviour arises then a LiP may be awarded. If any exhibited attitude or behaviour is deemed as unsafe or inappropriate, this assessment will be graded as a FAIL at the discretion of the unit coordinator.

Absenteeism
Skills labs for this unit are mandatory. Students must advise the unit coordinator before the start of compulsory labs if unable to attend. Failure to notify staff (via email or phone) before the start of a missed lab will result in a LiP (Lapse in Professionalism) except in extraordinary circumstances. Lateness to labs may result in a LiP, whether notice is given or not. Labs missed for a valid reason (eg. illness or injury) require supporting documentation. Medical or health-related certificates must be in the approved formats articulated in the CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure (HE Coursework), section 5.

Any missed labs must be clearly marked on the Lab Attendance Page and Reflective Feedback Form. A tutor's signature is not required in this case. There is no opportunity to 'make up' missed lab sessions.

Peer-Assisted Practice Sessions
Students are offered regular peer-assisted practice sessions, which are scheduled through Google Doc links on the Moodle site. Penalties will be applied if instructions and rules disclosed on these documents are not adhered to. Failure to abide by these regulations may result in a LiP and removal of attendance privileges.

This assessment incorporates maintenance of pertinent lab documentation including lab attendance and any Lapse in Professionalism (LiP) points accrued throughout unit delivery. To pass this unit students need to consistently display a high standard of professional behaviour including, but not limited to, punctual lab attendance. All interactions with staff and peers pertaining to this unit will be treated as a replica of the clinical work environment, and students are expected to demonstrate the professional behaviour expected in a formal work environment. No more than three (3) Lapses in Professionalism are permitted to pass the unit.

Students are required to complete the following documentation and submit to Moodle in PDF format. All documents are available on the unit Moodle page.

1. A signed Lab Agreement Form (To be handed in at the first laboratory session on either Tuesday 9th July at 8.30 am or Wednesday 10th July at 8.30 am Week 1 of term)
2. A signed Consent Form - Sonographic Examination for Teaching Purposes (To be handed in at the first laboratory session on either Tuesday 9th July at 8.30 am or Wednesday 10th July at 8.30 am Week 1 of term)
3. A completed and signed Lab Attendance and Professional Behaviour Assessment form (signed and uploaded to Moodle by Friday 4th October 5 pm (AEST), Week 12 of term.

The "Laboratory Agreement Form" and "Consent Form", as well as the Mandatory Laboratory Induction, must be completed in the first laboratory session in week 1. Students cannot participate in laboratory activities until these documents are completed.

To PASS this assessment, all documentation must be completed appropriately and submitted by the due date and time. All documents must be legible, labelled appropriately and uploaded in PDF format.

Students are to develop goal-setting, reflection, and feedback skills through weekly activities.

1. Formative Feedback Forms (one for each laboratory session; a total of seven forms). Each form must include self-reflection and goal-setting, tutor feedback, and tutor signature. The feedback form must be completed before leaving the associated laboratory session.
2. Mock Assessment Reflection Form. This form must include reflection on areas of strength and areas for improvement in preparation for the Skills Assessment.

The "Formative Feedback and Mock Assessment Reflection Forms" are available on the ECHO12008 Moodle. Students must complete and upload completed documents by the due date to achieve a pass.

Formative Feedback Forms must be completed BEFORE leaving at the end of each lab (as you would be required to complete documentation for each patient's scan before the end of a clinical shift).

• Formative feedback forms must be signed off by the instructor who supervised your laboratory scanning session.
• If you are absent from a lab, please indicate the reason for this yourself on your formative feedback form - a tutor's signature is not required in this instance.
• Please note details on the Professional Behaviour Assessment Rubric Form, which further outlines the appropriate procedure for lab absences.

You must upload all of the required documentation for this assessment by the due date and time to obtain a 'PASS'.

This test will be an online test performed in class with closed-book conditions at the campus of your enrolment.

If you arrive late, you may enter the test room up to 30 minutes after the start of the test however you will still be required to submit your test at the preset completion time. You will not be allowed entry more than 30 minutes after the test starts.

In the absence of an approved extension, you cannot complete this assessment at a later time, and you will receive a mark of zero (0) for the assessment if you have not completed it by the scheduled date and time.

Students are advised to refer to the 'Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)' document for additional university guidelines regarding assessments.

This test will assess your understanding of all the content presented within this unit. Questions may be drawn from lectures, additional resources provided (e.g. prescribed readings) or tutorial presentations.

• Perusal time and online test duration will be 130 minutes in total.
• Closed book conditions.
• It is recommended that you have a simple calculator available when sitting the test.

This assessment will be done as an individual.  Colluding with other students on non-group work tasks is considered academic misconduct. Additionally, employing Gen AI to generate your assessment task responses is also classified as academic misconduct. Any breaches of academic misconduct may lead to action being taken by the Deputy Dean of Learning and Teaching, HMAS.

• Once started, the online test cannot be paused or restarted.
• Only one attempt is permitted.
• The online test will automatically close and submit completed student answers once the allocated time has elapsed.
• You will be required to answer a variety of online questions. Questions may include multiple choice, short answer, essay style or image interpretation format.

The number of marks allocated for each question will be indicated within the In-Class test. Question marks are allocated based on the accuracy, depth, and breadth of required responses.

Students will be required to answer a variety of online questions.

Questions:

• will be drawn from a resource bank, to allow tests to be different for each student,
• may include short answer, essay style, multiple choice or film viewing questions,
• will require students to be familiar with both normal and pathological echocardiographic and anatomical images.

Question responses will be assessed according to the:

• use of appropriate terminology and descriptors as well as grammar and spelling,
• student’s ability to appropriately interpret presented sonographic images and cardiac assessment data,
• student's ability to succinctly respond with accurate answers.