Cross-Sectional Image Interpretation PG (10239.1)

Please note these are the 2022 details for this unit
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Cross-Sectional Image Interpretation PG
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Discipline Of Medical Radiation Post Graduate Level Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit builds on both theoretical knowledge and skills developed and gained in previous years of the course and in the Radiographic Image Interpretation unit. Interpretation of cross-sectional images from the imaging modalities of CT and MRI will be the focus. Students will develop a beginning knowledge and gain practical skills in image interpretation in these advanced modalities of normal appearances and more commonly seen injuries and pathologies. This unit also further develops the students' underpinning theory and practice of radiographer reporting systems and further develops skills of providing informed opinions.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Recognise and identify the normal appearance of commonly undertaken CT and MRI examinations and their normal variations;
2. Integrate an understanding of the common types of abnormality and diseases of each of the organ systems in CT and MRI undertaken in this unit with their imaging appearances;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of CT and MRI in patient management and its appropriate use;
4. Critically analyse the diagnostic limitations of the imaging modalities of CT and MRI;
5. Apply the basic principles involved in systematic interpretation of CT and MRI images; and
6. Critically appraise current theory and practice in cross-sectional imaging in CT and MRI.


Graduate attributes

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


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

Domain 1A Diagnostic radiographer

Domain 4 Evidence-informed practitioner



Prerequisites

(10052 Radiographic Image Interpretation PG OR 10033 Radiographic Imaging Interpretation) AND
(10013 Computed Tomography OR 10034 Computed Tomography PG) AND
(10031 Radiographic Imaging 4 OR 10051 Radiographic Imaging 4 PG)

Corequisites

10044 MRS Residency 1 PG OR
10022 MRS Residency 1 OR
10023 MRS Residency 1 H

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

Clinical diagnostic radiography experience as a student in either the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical imaging) or the Master of Medical Imaging courses.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
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Required texts

Herring, W. (2016). Learning Radiology: Recognizing the Basics (4th ed). Philadelphia: Elsevier

Chan, O. (Ed.). (2013). ABC of Emergency Radiology (3rd ed). Blackwell.

Raby, N., Berman, L., Morley, S., & Lacey, G. (2014). Accident and Emergency: A Survival Guide (3rd ed). Great Britain: Elsevier

Moore, K. L. (2013). Clinically Oriented Anatomy (9th ed). North America : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Weir, J., & Abrahams, P. H. (2016). Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy (6th ed). Scotland :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

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

The students will participate in various learning activities such as lectures, tutorials, online learning activities and self-directed learning. The students' learning will be supplemented by the 10239 Canvas site.

Participation requirements

The lectures will be recorded and will be accessible through the 10239 Canvas site. A grade of 50% or greater overall is required to pass. 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.

Required IT skills

Students will need basic IT skills and high qauility access to the Canvas site.

This unit involves online lectures pre recorded 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. If the need arrises the lectures may sometimes be pre-recorded and uploaded to the canvas site.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None