MRI and Ultrasound G (11880.1)

This unit introduces and familiarises the students with the imaging modalities of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It covers the physical principles and instrumentation and the basic scanning techniques and protocols used in ultrasound and MRI clinical practice. It also covers safety issues associated with the use of ultrasound, radio-waves and high magnetic field strengths.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Critically analyse the physical principles, instrumentation and image formation methods against requirements to undertake clinical practice in ultrasound and MRI;
2. Synthesise the safety issues and the potential biological effects of the use of ultrasound, radio-waves and strong magnetic fields with requirements of clinical practice of ultrasound and MRI;
3. Analyse imaging protocols and techniques and critically review them against the common clinical requirements in ultrasound and MRI; and
4. Critically reflect on and synthesise previously gained knowledge of anatomical structures and common pathologies in relation to ultrasound and MR images.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
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
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

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 

Prerequisites

10034 Computed Tomography G and 11879 Specialised Planar Radiographic Imaging G.

Corequisites

This unit is only available to students in 340JA Master of Medical Imaging.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

10051 Radiographic Imaging 4 PG.

Assumed knowledge

None.