Radiographic Imaging 1 (10028.3)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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Radiographic Imaging 1
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 UC - Canberra, Bruce
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Discipline Of Medical Radiation Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit introduces students to clinical planar radiographic techniques and examinations used in diagnostic radiography. On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to safely and competently perform routine planar radiographic examinations of the thorax, abdomen and appendicular skeleton; and critially evaluate (technical, anatomical and pathological) radiographic images relevant to these body regions. You will be able to discuss how to adapt radiographic examinations for a range of patient presentations including trauma presentation, pathology, age and to optimise diagnostic image quality given radiation safety considerations.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Discuss and apply planar radiographic techniques and protocols for examinations covered in this unit, as well as describe methods to modify a radiographic examination to enhance patient safety, and /or improve diagnostic image quality, and/or reduce radiation dose, and/or better demonstrate required anatomy or potential pathology;
2. Safely and competently perform simulated radiographic examinations relevant to content covered in this unit including the chest, abdomen and appendicular skeleton with professional patient communication and care demonstrated throughout the examination;
3. Critically evaluate radiographic images using recognised radiographic criteria and demonstrate an ability to identify and correct any deficiencies visualised in the images for the examinations covered in this unit; and
4. Identify and apply normal anatomical structures and alignment, and common pathological and traumatic conditions, to radiographic examinations covered in this unit.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Skills development

This Unit contributes toward the following Medical Radiations Practice Board of Australia Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice and National Board approved Medical radiation practice accreditation standards

Domain 1 Medical radiation practitioner

Domain 1A Diagnostic radiographer

Domain 2 Professional and ethical practitioner

Domain 3 Communicator and collaborator

Domain 4 Evidence-informed practitioner

Domain 5 Radiation safety and risk manager



Prerequisites

6529 Systemic Anatomy and Physiology AND 9808 Regional Anatomy and Physiology AND 9848 Introduction to Medical Radiation Science

Corequisites

Enrolment in 319JA - Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) AND
10014 Imaging Anatomy AND
10020 MRS Practicum 1 AND
10026 Physical Principles of MRS

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 1 06 February 2023 On-Campus Dr Madeleine Shanahan
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Precribed texts:

Long, BW, Rollins, JH & Smith, BJ. (2019) Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures Vol 1 and 2 (or 3 volume set), 14th ed., Elsevier OR

Lampignano, J.P. & Kendrick, L.E. (2021) Bontrager's Textbook of radiographic positioning and related anatomy, 10th ed., Elsevier, AND

McQuillen-Martensen, K. (2020) Radiographic Image Analysis, 5th ed., Elsevier

Eisenberg, RL & Johnson, NM. (2021) Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology, 7th ed., Elsevier

National safety and quality health services standards second edition available at  https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/national-safety-and-quality-health-service-standards-second-edition

Participation requirements

Attendance at, and actively participating in the laboratories is compulsory for this unit. This is a hurdle requirement as the scheduled laboratories provide pre-clinical skill development required to meet the learning outcomes of this unit and achieve Medical Radiation Practice Board  of Australia accreditation standards.  Failure to meet this requirement will result in a fail grade for this unit.   

You are required to meet the attendance and participation requirements for laboratories to pass this Unit. Laboratory sessions involve the use of ionising radiation and only run at the scheduled laboratory times each week.   If due to special circumstance, and where it is possible to grant you an alternate laboratory task that will meet the learning outcomes for your missed laboratory, this completed task is due 5 working days after your missed laboratory.  Failure to satisfactorily complete and submit your alternate laboratory task, or failure to attend and participate in scheduled laboratories,  will result in a fail in this unit.

In accordance with current professional accreditation requirements, to demonstrate you have met the learning objectives of this course you must attempt all elements of assessment to a reasonable standard.

Required IT skills

You will be using the virtual radiography program, Projection VRTM as part of this unit. You will be provided with instruction on how to access and use this program.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

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