Radiographic Image Interpretation (6cp) (10033.1)

This unit builds on both theoretical knowledge and skills developed and gained in previous years of the course and in anatomy and pathology units. Students will develop knowledge and gain practical skills in image interpretation and develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of different imaging modalities in diagnosis of pathology. This unit provides students with the underpinning theory and practice of radiographer reporting systems and develops skills of providing informed opinions.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Recognise and identify the imaging appearances of the normal axial and appendicular skeleton, chest and abdominal structures and their normal variations;
2. Apply facts, concepts and terms related to the common types of abnormality and diseases of each of the organ systems and recognise their imaging appearances;
3. Critically evaluate and analyse images with regard to technical quality and anatomical detail and develop strategies for improvement when necessary;
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of medical imaging in patient management and its appropriate use;
5. Recognise and describe the diagnostic limitations of various imaging modalities;
6. Apply the basic principles involved in systematic interpretation of radiographic images;
7. Describe and practice the principles of radiographer reporting systems and express informed opinion by utilising rational and rigorous argument; and
8. Demonstrate critical and independent thinking which reflects current theory and practice.

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 - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal 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

Students are required to have a thorough understanding of equivelant units Regional Anatomy and Physiology & Systemic Anatomy and Physiology. The knowledge of the correct terminology in diagnostic medical imaging, basic physical principles relating to various imaging modalities and the application of the imaging modalities to different patient presentations, is an advantage.

Depending on the situation with Covid, if necessary the lectures will be pre recorded and posted on the Cavas subject site.  Similar for the tutorials, these will be conducted online.  A link will be provided if this is required.

This unit contributes toward the folowing Medical Radiation Board of Australia Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice and National Board approved medical radiation practice accrediation standards

Domain 1 Medical Radiation Practitioner

Domain 1A Diagnostic Radiographer

Domain 2 Professional and ethical practitioner

Domain 4 Evidence-informed practitioner

Prerequisites

10014 Imaging Anatomy AND
10015 Imaging Pathology.

Corequisites

Must be enrolled in 319JA Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging).

Incompatible units

NONE.

Equivalent units

NO.

Assumed knowledge

None.