Radiographic Imaging 2 G (10049.4)

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 assess and determine 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. Synthesise and 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, girdle, and humerus, spine and skull, demonstrating advanced professionalism and autonomy in patient communication and care;
3. Critically evaluate the use of radiographic images using recognised criteria; and
4. Integrate and apply knowledge of 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

10042 MRS Practicum 1 G OR 11959 MRS Practicum 1 G AND
10035 Imaging Anatomy G AND
10046 Physical Principles of MRS G AND
10048 Radiographic Imaging 1 G.

Corequisites

Enrolment in 340JA - Master of Medical Imaging AND
10036 Imaging Pathology G AND
10047 Radiation Biology and Dosimetry G AND
11960 MRS Practicum 2 G.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.