Imaging Pathology G (10036.3)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Develop an integrated comprehensive understanding of the structure, function and pathology of the human body as it relates to medical imaging;
2. Derive and critically evaluated understanding of imaging appearances, aetiology, epidemiology and patient management options for imaging related pathologies;
3. Synthesise an understanding of the relationship between the pathologies and pathophysiology with respect to diagnostic imaging procedures; and
4. Articulate and synthesise an understanding of the social, ethical, legal and cultural issues relating to pathologies.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills2. 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
Skills development
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 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 4 Evidence-informed practitioner
Prerequisites
10035 Imaging Anatomy GCorequisites
Enrolment in 340JA - Master of Medical Imaging AND10047 Radiation Biology and Dosimetry G AND 10049 Radiographic Imaging 2 G AND 11960 MRS Practicum 2 G.
Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Mr Tony Vaness |
Required texts
Herring, W. (2019). Learning Radiology (5th ed). Philadelphia, United States: Elsevier
Eisenberg, R. L. (2021). Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology (7th ed). St Louis, United States: Elsevier
Damjanov, I. (2016). Pathology for the Health Professions (6th ed). Philadelphia, United States: Elsevier
Learner engagement
The students will participate in various learning activities such as lectures, tutorials and self-directed learning. The students' learning will be complimented by the LearnOnline (Canvas) platform. There will be 2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of tutorials (repeated) per week during the semester. Apart from the lectures and tutorials, students are are required to engage in at least 4 hours of independent, self-directed learning per week.
Participation requirements
It is recommended for students to attend and participate in and complete the tutorials for Imaging Pathology G (10036). The lectures will be recorded and will be accessible through the LearnOnline (Canvas) Platform. Cumulative grade of 50% or greater is required to pass the unit.
In accordance with current professional accreditation requirements, to demonstrate you have met the learning outcomes of this unit it is expected that you attempt all elements of assessment to a reasonable standard.
Passing the subject requires: 50% or better overall
Required IT skills
Basic IT Skills are required for this unit.
This unit may involve online lectures in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None.
