Physics for Medical Radiation 100

Course aim

To develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of the physics and principles of operation of equipment used in X-ray imaging, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy.

Course content

X-ray imaging; The X-ray tube; X-ray production; Photon interaction with matter; Radiographic film; Intensifying screens; Digital imaging; Beam-restricting devices - The grid; Introduction to nuclear medicine; Introduction to radiation therapy.

Textbook(s)

Wolbarst A B 2005, Physics of Radiology, 2, Medical Physics Publishing

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
RADY 1017	Introduction to Medical Radiation Practice

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 6 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Skills demonstration, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.