MRSC2150
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course further consolidates conventional diagnostic radiography approaches and introduces imaging of more complex areas of the axial skeleton, chest and abdominal viscera. The students are also introduced to the concepts of the role of contrast media in imaging. Patient assessments for suitable imaging approaches are reviewed. Students will continue to develop clinical reasoning skills to manage patients/clients, and professional practice and procedures.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe radiographic examinations and radiologic procedures for the regions being covered which includes the shoulder girdle and thoracic cage, and plain and contrast enhanced radiographic examinations of the abdominal tracts and thorax. Consideration is given to patient presentations such as Trauma, Paediatrics, Geriatrics, Mobile and Theatre Radiography in addition to higher modality instrumentation such as Tomography, CT, MRI and Fluoroscopy and Digital Imaging.
2. Identify key radiographic anatomy and perform radiographic as well as imaging critiques in written and oral formats to assist in developing pattern recognition skills so as to identify radiographic pathology.
3. Continue to develop communication skills (written & oral).
4. Further develop and apply self learning skills.
Content
Diagnostic Radiography specific components:
- Radiographic Contrast Media
- Fluoroscopic and Operating theatre concepts
- Paediatric-specific imaging
- Imaging of the Abdomen and Thorax
Requisite
Students must be concurrently enrolled in MRSC2160, have successfully completed MRSC2100 and MRSC2110 and be active in the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography) [40002] program to enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
MRSC2100 Diagnostic Radiography Methods IIAMRSC2110 Diagnostic Radiography Professional Practice IIA
Assessment items
In Term Test: Scenario Exam
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Online Open Book Formal Examination: Online Interpretation Exam
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Formal Examination: Online Theory Exam
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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