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RAD3061 · Medical imaging science (ultrasound)
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit delivers theoretical and practical knowledge in abdominal ultrasound that also forms a foundation for subsequent ultrasound studies in RAD3042 and RAD4080. The unit introduces you to the requisite knowledge required to perform an ultrasound examination of abdominal organs, including the physics of ultrasound and instrumentation, sonographic anatomy and pathophysiology, scanning principles and practice. You will participate in the scanning of models under supervision to enable you to apply these principles and develop basic practical skills in a simulated clinical environment.
Areas of study: Radiography and medical imaging Radiation sciences
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Examination (120 minutes + 10 minutes reading time) | Examination | 50% | — |
| 2 | Structured report (2,000 words) | Written | 30% | — |
| 3 | Ultrasound methods skills assessment | Demonstration | 20% | Competency |
| 4 | Ultrasound Lab Report | Written | 20% | Competency |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Explain the function, application and potential pitfalls of ultrasound instrumentation used in abdominal ultrasound scanning, including B- mode, spectral Doppler and imaging artefacts.
- Discuss the likely bio-effects and bio-hazards of diagnostic ultrasound.
- Describe patient preparation and sonographic imaging methods employed in ultrasound examinations of the upper abdomen.
- Recognise and describe normal structures, function and common pathological appearances of abdominal structures in ultrasound images.
- Demonstrate the integration of theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology and ultrasound instrumentation in abdominal ultrasound scanning to a beginner sonographer level.
Workload
B. Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours): 28 hours of workshops and 10 hours of ultrasound practicals B. Radiation Sciences: 28 hours of workshops B. Biomedical Science: 28 hours of workshops
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Practical activities | 10 hours |
| Tutorials | — |
| Workshops | 28 hours |
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