Available in 2024
Course code

MRSC2501

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course presents to medical radiation science students the basic principles of operation of technology that produces medical images, from a variety of modalities that can be used in either the diagnosis or treatment of disease. This course allows students to better understand, and provide a safe work environment, when using instrumentation associated with their clinical placements.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Describe basic SPECT/PET terminology

2. Explain the principles of imaging with SPECT/PET

3. Discuss the instrumentation used in SPECT/PET

4. Discuss the benefits of PET/CT

5. Explain attenuation correction in PET

6. Describe basic Ultrasound terminology

7. Explain the principles of imaging using Ultrasound

8. Discuss the instrumentation used in Ultrasound

9. Discuss and describe the biological effects of Ultrasound in imaging

10. Describe basic Magnetic Resonance Imaging terminology

11. Explain the principles of imaging using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

12. Discuss the instrumentation used in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

13. Discuss and describe the safety aspects of Magnetic Resonance Imaging


Content

1. POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY

a. Basic principles of SPECT / PET

b. Design of SPECT / PET scanners

c. Image Acquisition

d. Image Reconstruction

e. PET/CT Scanners

f. Attenuation Correction

 

2. ULTRASOUND

a. Principles of ultrasound

b. Attenuation of ultrasound

c. Transducers in ultrasound

d. Pulse-echo instrumentation

e. Doppler instrumentation

f. Biological effects and safety

 

3. MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING

a. Basic principles of MRI

b. MR Magnets and Coils

c. Imaging with MRI

d. Artifacts in MRI

e. Hazards in MRI


Requisite

Students must have successfully completed PHYS1250 and be active in one of the following programs to enrol in this course: Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography) [40002], Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy) [40010], or Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine) [40011].


Assumed knowledge

MRSC1100 AND 1110, or MRSC1200 & 1220, or MRSC1300 & 1330, and PHYS1250


Assessment items

In Term Test: Exam - class - Ultrasound
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.

In Term Test: Exam - class - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.

In Term Test: Exam - Class - PET & SPECT
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.

Written Assignment: MRI Safety
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s)
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s)

Course outline