RAD2012 Radiographic science and practice 4

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Explain and apply the scientific principles, technological characteristics and relevant applications of digital imaging systems;

2. 2

   Explain the general applications of information technology in medical imaging and its relationship to digital based imaging systems;

3. 3

   Implement a range of basic digital image processing routines in general or digital vascular imaging and discuss how the application of these tools enables quantitative and qualitative image analysis;

4. 4

   Implement and evaluate quality assurance principles in digital imaging systems;

5. 5

   Discuss the use of radiological and other medications and their administration, the control of infection, the maintenance of surgical asepsis and monitoring of vital signs;

6. 6

   Apply radiographic criteria and a problem-solving perspective to angiography;

7. 7

   Develop, modify and adapt radiographic skills required to perform angiography;

8. 8

   Critically apply ethical concepts, and knowledge of the Australian medico- legal framework to the practice of radiography;

9. 9

   Apply evidence-based practice (EBP) to radiographic practice and identify how a range of research methods and the critique of reported research benefits medical radiation sciences;

10. 10

    Critically evaluate the ethical and legal implications of research within medical radiation science;

11. 11

    Identify personal learning goals in respect to the development of professional expertise and demonstrate an understanding of the multidisciplinary approach to the clinical management of patients in the intensive care units and accident and emergency situations;

12. 12

    Modify and adapt basic radiographic methods, techniques and protection strategies for adult, elderly and paediatric patients undergoing radiographic examinations.