Radiographic Imaging 4 (10031.1)

This unit introduces and familiarises the students with the imaging modalities of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It covers the physical principles and instrumentation and the basic scanning techniques and protocols used in ultrasound and MRI clinical practice. It also covers safety issues associated with the use of ultrasound, radio-waves and high magnetic field strengths.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the physical principles and instrumentation underpinning the clinical applications of ultrasound and MRI;
2. Describe safety issues and some of the potential biological effects of the use of ultrasound, radio-waves and strong magnetic fields as used clinically in ultrasound and MRI examinations;
3. Describe the image formation and spatial encoding used in MRI and be able to describe the image formation and basic principles of Doppler in ultrasound;
4. Describe the imaging protocol and techniques of the major clinical applications in ultrasound and MRI; and
5. Recognise and describe anatomical structures and common pathologies as depicted in ultrasound and MR images.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
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

Prerequisites

10029 Radiographic Imaging 2 AND
10020 MRS Practicum 1.

Corequisites

Enrolment in 319JA Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) AND
10021 MRS Practicum 2

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.