Imaging Pathology G (10036.3)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| 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) |
This unit develops students' understanding of pathology as visualised in medical images. The topics covered in this unit focus on the major pathologies in the clinical practice of diagnostic imaging.
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 differential diagnoses with respect to diagnostic imaging procedures; and
4. Articulate and synthesise an understanding of the social, ethical, legal and cultural issues relating to pathologies.
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
10047 Radiation Biology and Dosimetry G AND 10049 Radiographic Imaging 2 G AND 11960 MRS Practicum 2 G.
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 differential diagnoses 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
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.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Mr Tony Vaness |
| 2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Mr Tony Vaness |
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