Radiographic Image Interpretation 2 G (11882.1)

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

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Contextualise and critically evaluate 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 appraising and articulating rational and rigorous clinical arguments.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures

Prerequisites

10034 Computed Tomography PG AND 11880 MRI and Ultrasound G AND 11881 Radiographic Image Interpretation 1 G

Corequisites

Enrolment in 340JA Master of Medical Imaging.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

10052 Radiographic Image Interpretation PG (6cp)

Assumed knowledge

None.