MRSC1100

Diagnostic Radiography Methods 1

Faculty of Health School of Health Sciences

20 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

This course introduces the clinical science of Diagnostic Radiography; the roles and responsibilities of the diagnostic radiographer in the health care team; conventional diagnostic radiography approaches; and issues related to the management of a patient undergoing a radiographic examination. This course is mandatory and must be passed in order to progress in the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography).

Objectives

Students who successfully complete this course should be able to:
1. To describe and apply diagnostic radiography practice and procedures
2. Develop clinical reasoning skills so as to provide optimal patient management and outcomes, based on clinical history, patient presentation and differential diagnosis to ensure the appropriate imaging pathway
3. Develop a knowledge of the mechanisms of injury and/or the causes of disease
4. Identify key imaging anatomy
5. Develop pattern recognition and image interpretation skills so as to identify and describe imaging pathology

Content

1. Musculo-skeletal Imaging
2. Cardio-Respiratory Imaging

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

HUBS1105
PHYS1200
HUBS1401
HLSC1000

Modes of Delivery

Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Case Study
Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial
Computer Lab

Assessment Items

Examination: Formal	Imaging Anatomy, Pathology and Critique Exam:
Examination: Formal	Written Exam:
Other: (please specify)	You must pass this course to progress to Year 2 (MRSC2100, MRSC2110).
Other: (please specify)	Essential Criteria: Attendance at 80% of tutorials. Students not meeting these attendance rates, and not having supporting Special Consideration documentation, may fail this course. In order to pass this course students must a. Gain an average mark of 50% or above AND b. Gain a minimum mark of 40% in every individual assessment task.
Presentations - Group	Case Study Presentation: Students working in groups will present to the class a case scenario related to course content.

Contact Hours

Tutorial: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography).
Compulsory Program Component	Must have completed HUBS1105 and be concurrently enrolled in MRSC1110

Timetables