Computed Tomography (10013.3)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Discipline Of Medical Radiation | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit introduces and develops the students' understanding of the physical principles and instrumentation of computed tomography (CT). CT dosimetry, image quality, quality assurance and relevant regulation are included. This unit also covers the clinical applications with an emphasis on the clinical indications and the CT examinations technique and imaging protocols together with the anatomy and pathology demonstrated and overall patient management.
1. Review and evaluate the physical principles of and instrumentation used in CT as related to CT examinations and their imaging parameters;
2. Evaluate and assess image quality in CT procedures and its impact on visualising anatomy and common pathology;
3. Evaluate and assess the design of CT protocols and appropriate technique modifications as may be needed in CT examinations related to the patients' clinical indications; and
4. Consolidate an understanding of the radiation safety and radiation dose considerations encountered CT and compare and contrast this with other ionising radiation medical examinations.
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Review and evaluate the physical principles of and instrumentation used in CT as related to CT examinations and their imaging parameters;
2. Evaluate and assess image quality in CT procedures and its impact on visualising anatomy and common pathology;
3. Evaluate and assess the design of CT protocols and appropriate technique modifications as may be needed in CT examinations related to the patients' clinical indications; and
4. Consolidate an understanding of the radiation safety and radiation dose considerations encountered CT and compare and contrast this with other ionising radiation medical examinations.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
10016 Informatics and Image Processing AND 10027 Radiation Biology and Dosimetry AND 10029 Radiographic Imaging 2Corequisites
Enrolment in 319JA Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) AND 11475 Research in Medical Radiation Science AND 11814 Radiographic Imaging Interpretation 1 AND 11815 Specialised Planar Radiographic ImagingIncompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Mr Justin Farrugia |
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