RAD2001 Medical imaging science: Radiographic principles
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RAD2001 Medical imaging science: Radiographic principles is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RAD2001
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After RAD2001
No unit lists RAD2001 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisites: Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Radiation Sciences
Overview
This unit is designed to provide students with the requisite knowledge and understanding of the scientific and technological principles associated with the practice of diagnostic radiography.
Students will be introduced to radiographic terminology, image critique and analysis with a particular emphasis on the axial skeleton and musculoskeletal system, the thorax, abdomen and pelvis.
An introduction to the design of the modern radiologic suite and the role of medical imaging in radiation therapy will be provided.
In addition, an overview of the production of the X-ray image and the safety features related to the use of radiation in a radiographic environment will be studied.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- 1 x 1500 word image critique report (30%)30%
- Paired task - iSAP clinical action plan (1,250 words) iSAP comparative report (750 words)20%
- End of semester exam (2 hour and 10 minutes)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
- Describe the general characteristics of the modern X-ray system used in clinical practice, including scientific principles, and production of the digital image.
- 2
- Identify the key features of the use of radiation, how it produces the image, and its safe use in diagnostic radiographic practice.
- 3
Employ radiographic positioning skills and protocols to produce images of a representative section of the axial skeleton and musculoskeletal system.
- 4
Describe radiographic positioning skills and protocols to produce images of the thorax, abdomen and pelvis.
- 5
Distinguish the anatomical features and recognise associated common radiographic pathologies of the axial skeleton and musculoskeletal system, the thorax, abdomen and pelvis.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- 1 hour lecture per week
- 2 hour tutorial per week
- 6 hours self-directed activities and study per week
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Lori Boyd
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Jenny Sim
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RAD2001?
RAD2001 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is RAD2001 offered?
In 2021, RAD2001 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does RAD2001 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.