MRSC1100

Diagnostic Radiography Methods 1

20 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 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.

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 0
Assumed Knowledge HUBS1105
PHYS1200
HUBS1401
HLSC1000
Modes of Delivery Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods 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) COMPULSORY COURSE COMPONENT:
Attendance at 80% of tutorials. Students not meeting these attendance rates, and not having supporting Special Consideration documentation will 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.
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 Course Component OHS-First Aid Certificate
Compulsory Course Component OHS-Criminal Record Check
Compulsory Course Component OHS-Prohibited Employment Declaration
Compulsory Program Component National Police Check,
Working with Children and Young People Declaration,
Patient Confidentiality Form,
Current NSW Health Immunization record,
WorkCover approved First Aid Certificate
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for MRSC1100