Radiographic Imaging Interpretation 2 (11819.1)

Please note these are the 2026 details for this unit
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Radiographic Imaging Interpretation 2
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods Online real-time
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Discipline Of Medical Radiation Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit develops students' knowledge and allow them to gain practical skills in image interpretation of cross-sectional medical imaging examinations and develops a comprehensive understanding of the role of different imaging modalities in diagnosis of abnormalities and diseases, including urgent and unexpected findings. This unit further develops students' skills in the 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. Critically evaluate and analyse cross-sectional medical images with regard to the common types of abnormalities and diseases of each of the organ systems, including identifying any urgent and unexpected findings; and the appropriate use of the selected medical imaging modality;
2. Critically reflect on the diagnostic limitations of cross-sectional imaging modalities and be able to recommend alternate medical imaging examinations;
3. Critically evaluate and synthesise the principles involved in systematic interpretation of radiographic images relevant to planar medical imaging examinations to those used in cross-sectional imaging examinations; and
4. Synthesise the principles of radiographer reporting systems and express informed interpretation opinions by utilising rational and rigorous clinical arguments.


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

10013 Computed Tomography AND 11814 Radiographic Imaging Interpretation 1 AND 11816 MRI and Ultrasound

Corequisites

Enrolment in 319JA Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 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
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025 Online real-time Mr Tony Vaness
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 Online real-time Mr Tony Vaness
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Recommended:

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

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

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

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

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

All items must be submitted

Artificial intelligence

Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as indicated in the assessment instructions for this unit, as well as Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus.

GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:

  1. the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
  2. the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
  3. the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.

Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.

The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.

Special assessment requirements

Overall grade of 50% or greater required

Supplementary assessment

No Supplementary Assessment 

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 Canvas site.

Participation requirements

The lectures will be recorded and will be accessible through the 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.

Active engagement in all online modules enhances your learning and is strongly advised. Unless specifically stated in the unit outline, there is no mandatory attendance requirement. However, you may elect to attend timetabled activities, as they allow you to ask 'real time' questions to develop your understanding for the relevant assessment tasks.

Required IT skills

Students will need basic IT skills and high  quality internet 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

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