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 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs RAD2002 or RAD1022.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 20%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RAD2001
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After RAD2001
No unit lists RAD2001 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisites: Course: M2017.
Overview
This unit is designed to provide you with the requisite knowledge and understanding of the scientific and technological principles associated with the practice of diagnostic radiography.
You 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Paired task: iSAP report (2,500)Written35%
- Written image critique report (2,500 words)Written45%
- In semester Moodle tests (2 x 20 mins)Examination20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
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
- Chief Examiners
- Nicholas Crawford
- Unit Coordinators
- Nicholas Crawford