Medical Imaging 1 (12312.1)

Please note these are the 2028 details for this unit
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Medical Imaging 1
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Medical Radiation Science Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit introduces students to 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 thorax, abdomen and appendicular skeleton; and critically evaluate (technical, anatomical and pathological) radiographic images relevant to these body regions. You will be able to discuss 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. This unit is cotaught with Medical Imaging 1 PG.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Discuss and apply planar radiographic techniques and protocols and modify examinations to enhance patient safety, image quality, radiation dose and demonstrate required anatomy or pathology;
2. Perform simulated radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen and appendicular skeleton safely and competently demonstrating patient care and communication;
3. Critically evaluate radiographic images using recognised criteria; and
4. Identify and apply knowledge of normal anatomical structures and common pathological and traumatic conditions relevant to radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen and appendicular skeleton.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
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

12309 Introduction to Medical Imaging AND 6529 Systemic Anatomy and Physiology AND 9808 Regional Anatomy and Physiology

Corequisites

Enrolment in HLB104 Bachelor of Medical Imaging AND
12310 Imaging Anatomy AND 12311 Physical Principles of Medical Imaging AND 12313 Medical Imaging Professional Practice 1.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2028 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
2028 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 14 February 2028 On-campus Mrs Natalie Metz
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.

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