UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

RAD3042 Medical imaging science and practice 2

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

RAD3042 Medical imaging science and practice 2 is a level 3, 18-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs RAD3051 and RAD3061 and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
18
Offered in 2026
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
Exam 20%
and 4 other tasks

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

After RAD3042

1 unit list RAD3042 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: Levels 1 and 2 of BRadMedImag course

Overview

In this unit, you will advance your knowledge and skills in key areas of radiographic and sonographic practice. Building on your previous learning, you will explore five interconnected themes: Sonographic Practice and Science, Radiographic Practice, Breast Imaging, Research and Dosimetry Techniques. Through these themes, you will develop the ability to interpret abdominal ultrasound images by integrating anatomical and physiological knowledge, apply appropriate imaging protocols in simulated or clinical settings, and justify your clinical decisions. You will enhance your knowledge of ultrasound instrumentation and how it informs image acquisition in practice.

In the area of radiographic and breast imaging, you will analyse mammographic techniques and psychosocial considerations that support patient-centred care. You will also learn to apply clinical reasoning to perform radiographic examinations in clinical practice.

You will explore principles of radiation interaction and dosimetry, enabling evaluation of dose modelling across different imaging contexts. You will be introduced to foundational research skills, data collection strategies and basic statistical analysis, to support evidence-based decision-making in medical imaging.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonImmersive

Assessment

  • Scenario-based questions, (15mins)Exercise
    15%
  • Clinical professionalism OSCE (30 min)DemonstrationCompetency hurdle
    20%
  • Clinical learning portfolio (3000 words)PortfolioCompetency hurdle
    30%
  • Ultrasound skills assessment (15 mins)DemonstrationCompetency hurdle
    15%
  • Ultrasound and Breast Physics and Methods theory examination. (90 mins)ExaminationCompetency hurdle
    20%

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. 1

    Synthesize knowledge of abdominal anatomy and physiology to interpret ultrasound images.

  2. 2

    Apply appropriate patient preparation and imaging protocols for upper abdominal ultrasound in simulated or clinical settings.

  3. 3

    Justify clinical decision making, including the differentiation between normal and pathological appearances, in clinical practice.

  4. 4

    Synthesise principles of ultrasound instrumentation in the clinical application when completing abdominal scanning.

  5. 5

    Evaluate data collection strategies and perform basic statistical analyses relevant to medical imaging, interpreting results to inform evidence-based practice.

  6. 6

    Evaluate emerging innovations in breast imaging and communicate their relevance to clinical practice.

  7. 7

    Analyse principles of radiation interaction and dosimetric modelling to evaluate dose calculations in a range of medical imaging contexts.

  8. 8

    Analyse mammographic techniques and psychosocial considerations to support best practice in patient-centred mammography.

  9. 9

    Apply clinical reasoning and reflective practice across a range of radiographic procedures in a clinical environment.

  10. 10

    Evaluate and integrate personal learning goals to perform radiographic examinations in clinical practice.

Workload and teaching

  • Practical activities16 hours
  • Assessments2 hours
  • Workshops60 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Per week (averaged over a 12 week Semester): 1.5 hours practicals, 1 hour clinical (equivalent), 5 hours workshop, 3 hours lectures, 0.2 hours applied, 4.5 hours pre-class activities. You are expected to undertake one hour of additional self directed learning activities for each contact hour.

See the Unit Schedule in this Unit Guide for details. The modules and topics will be available as Moodle books with supplementary material containing pre-class, in-class and post-class activities.

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Ayyaz Qadir
Unit Coordinators
Ayyaz Qadir

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for RAD3042?

You need RAD3051 and RAD3061 before you enrol; and RAD3092 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after RAD3042?

RAD3042 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including RAD3092.

When is RAD3042 offered?

In 2026, RAD3042 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

Does RAD3042 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 20% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.

More details

Credit points
18
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.375
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available