RAD4160 · Advanced medical imaging

Overview

You will be equipped with knowledge and skills in advanced Multi-slice Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance imaging methods, radiographic image interpretation and advanced decision making with respect to interprofessional communication and management of the patient, in this core unit. You will complete three integrated elements namely: • Multislice Computed Tomography physics, Computed Tomography methods and clinical practice; • Magnetic Resonance imaging methods and clinical practice; and • Radiographic image interpretation principles and pattern recognition.

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

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Critically apply the principles of evidence-based health care practice to the delivery of Multi-slice Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the clinical context.
2. Recognise and describe the appearance of anatomical structures displayed in cross sectional Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging and identify abnormal appearances and common pathologies.
3. Apply the principles of quality assurance measures and quality control relevant to Multi-slice Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging and artefacts within the clinical setting.
4. Describe Multi-slice Computed Tomography methods and protocols and related interventional, vascular and cardiac procedures.
5. Apply computed tomography radiation dose strategies to enable the optimal production of diagnostic images in various Computed Tomography examinations and body areas in keeping with the ALARA principles.
6. Explain the physical and mathematical principles of Computed Tomography image reconstruction and post-processing imaging techniques.
7. Evaluate evidence-based frameworks when considering protocols in various procedures involving Multi-slice Computed Tomography imaging.
8. Explain how advanced Computed Tomography imaging techniques can incorporate data from other imaging modalities, e.g. Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography, to enhance diagnostic outcome.
9. Explain the role played by the radiographer in the application of safety and quality assurance and quality control principles within the Magnetic Resonance Imaging suite.
10. Identify the appropriate equipment, advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging sequence and post processing techniques with the clinical indications, patient preparation and positioning methods to include a variety of body areas within the clinical setting.
11. Outline and describe the principles of advanced Magnetic Resonance imaging specialist techniques and parameter selection and those of Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Positron Emission Tomography.
12. Distinguish between sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, search error, detection error and interpretation error in relation to the interpretation of general radiographic images.
13. Critically apply the knowledge of psychophysics of vision to patterns seen in radiographic imaging.
14. Critically apply a logical and systematic method to the radiographic interpretation of bones, soft tissues and joints of the skeletal system, chest and abdomen.
15. Compose evidence-based descriptions of the radiographic appearances of radiographic anatomy and common pathologies affecting the skeletal system, chest and abdomen.
16. Exercise professional judgement in respect of conveying radiographic findings and advanced clinical decision-making.

Workload

Proposed workload requirements over 18-week period comprising of: 30–hours of workshop, 10-hours of lectures, 30-hours of tutorials, 34 hours self-directed online education packages, and 6 hours per week of self-directed study over 18 weeks = 108-hours

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