Medical Imaging Studies 1
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
RADY 2009
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
101921
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Health Sciences
Course aim
To provide students with opportunities to develop the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes for an initial period of Medical Imaging clinical practice.
Course content
Principles of Computer Radiography and Digital Radiography; PACS; accurate positioning techniques and image evaluation of the upper and lower extremities, thorax, abdomen and shoulder and pelvic girdles; radiographic equipment (including accessories); automatic exposures, exposure factors; patient care, privacy and communication; radiation safety.
Textbook(s)
Eisenberg, RL & Johnson, NM 2010, Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology, 4th, Mosby, St Louis
Ballinger, PW & Franks, ED 2003, Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions & Radiologic Procedures (3 volume set), 12th, Mosby, St Louis
Prerequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| PHYS 1017 | Physics for Medical Radiation 2 |
| HLTH 1026 | Medical Radiation Clinical Human Anatomy |
| MEDI 2006 | Pathology for Medical Radiation |
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, CITY EAST | |||
| Lecture | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 1.5 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| Practical | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| Seminar | 1 hour x 1 week | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Assignment, Examination, Portfolio
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Course Coordinators
Mrs Denise Ogilvie
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