Radiographic Imaging 2 (10029.4)

This unit continues to develop students knowledge and skills in 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 pelvis, hip and femur, shoulder girdle and humerus, spine, bony thorax and skull / facial bones; and critically 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. Apply planar radiographic techniques and protocols, including modifications, to improve diagnostic image quality, minimise radiation dose and demonstrate required anatomy or potential pathology;
2. Safely and competently perform simulated radiographic examinations of the pelvis, hip and femur, shoulders and humerus, spine, and skull, demonstrating professionalism inpatient communication and care;
3. Evaluate radiographic images using recognised criteria; and
4. Analyse and apply knowledge of normal anatomical structures and common pathological and traumatic conditions relevant to radiographic examinations.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
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

10028 Radiographic Imaging 1 AND 10014 Imaging Anatomy AND 10026 Physical Principles of MRS
AND
10020 MRS Practicum 1 OR 11977 MRS Practicum 1

Corequisites

Enrolment in 319JA Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) AND 11978 MRS Practicum 2 AND 10015 Imaging Pathology AND 10027 Radiation Biology and Dosimetry.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.