RAD4080 · Selected topics in medical imaging

Overview

Element one provides you with the opportunity to undertake directed in depth study in one of the following specialities: medical ultrasound, advanced multislice CT, advanced paediatric imaging or MR imaging of the heart. Element two builds upon the foundation established in earlier years of the course and examines in greater depth the scientific method and the various research designs available to clinicians seeking answers to health related questions. This element will equip you with the capacity to differentiate between quantitative and qualitative research methods, evaluate the veracity of research claims, understand current trends in research in medical imaging and their implications for evidence based health care. Element three provides you with the opportunity to apply the knowledge developed in element two and complete a critical analysis of a specified topic either directly related to the speciality addressed in element one or to another broader aspect of modern medical imaging. You will learn how to communicate effectively using written and oral communication through the creation of a written report and a formal oral presentation.

Areas of study: Radiography and medical imaging Radiation sciences

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

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

Learning outcomes

1. Conduct a comprehensive search of the scientific literature to acquire pertinent information;
2. Devise a coherent argument framework providing rationale for the selection and arrangement of content;
3. Critically analyse and discuss the credibility, relevance and significance of the evidence;
4. Critically analyse the role of research in medical imaging, reflecting on experiences in clinical practice and evaluate any implications for patient centred care and/or service delivery;
5. Synthesise and communicate findings in written, visual and verbal formats;
6. Identify and describe appropriate imaging sequences and post-processing reconstruction associated with the medical imaging topic chosen for in-depth study;
7. Critically review the range of advanced procedural and or practical approaches which can be utilised in the clinical setting for the medical imaging topic selected for in-depth study;
8. Evaluate and discuss the importance of the medical imaging topic selected for in-depth study in the diagnosis of disease and injury;
9. Evaluate diagnostic images and discuss relevant anatomy and pathophysiology for a variety of body areas for the medical imaging topic selected for in-depth study;
10. Analyse current and future trends associated with the medical imaging topic selected for in-depth study.

Workload

4 x 2 hour research methods lectures; 4 x 1.5 hour stream specific lectures; 6 x 2 hours engagement with online course work materials; 2 x 2 hour self-directed writing periods. You are expected to undertake one hour of self-directed study.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.