RAD3051 Medical imaging science and practice 1
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RAD3051 Medical imaging science and practice 1 is a level 3, 18-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 18
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RAD3051
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After RAD3051
3 units list RAD3051 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
Computed tomography: scientific principles and operational modes. System components and image characteristics. Image reconstruction techniques, summation convolution back-projection. Fourier reconstruction and algebraic and iterative reconstruction methods. Helical/spiral and multislice CT systems. CT artefacts and quality assurance. Principles of CT dosimetry and radiation protection. Clinical CT examinations for the head, chest, abdomen and spine; CT sectional anatomy and imaging pathology. General radiography including contrast, trauma, paediatric and mobile imaging. Digital image processing, computer interfaces, medical image formats, the Dicom standard, image compression and the hospital Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the scientific principles underpinning computed tomography;
- 2
Describe and represent the physical configuration of axial, helical and multislice CT systems;
- 3
Explain and distinguish between the various data acquisition and image reconstruction processes used in CT and their characteristics;
- 4
Identify common CT artefacts, explain their cause and suggest methods to correct for them;
- 5
Apply radiation protection and dosimetry principles to the practice of CT;
- 6
Describe the principles underpinning advanced digital image processing, image distribution, data transfer and storage options used in medical imaging (including the DICOM standard and PACS and RIS infrastructure).
- 7
Explain the clinical rationale for the selection of CT scanning protocols, image display and reconstruction methods for CT examinations of the head, chest, abdomen and spine;
- 8
Implement and evaluate positioning methods, scanning protocols, image display and reconstruction routines for CT examinations of the head, chest, abdomen and spine;
- 9
Identify the CT appearances of the anatomical structures comprising the head, chest, abdomen and spine and distinguish between normal and abnormal structures as shown on CT;
- 10
Distinguish between normal and abnormal anatomical and pathological structures as shown on CT images displayed in a variety of relevant formats including MPRs, MIPs, SSDs and volume renderings.
- 11
Reach the level of competent student radiographer in general radiography including contrast, trauma, paediatric and mobile imaging;
- 12
Apply evidence based inquiry principles developed in second year to an advanced radiographic practice clinical issue.
- 13
Apply radiographic techniques and radiation protection strategies within an ethical and appropriate medico-legal framework in professional practice.
- 14
Perform a range of CT scans at the level of Advanced Beginner.
Workload and teaching
5 x 1 hour Lectures, 2 x 1 hour Tutorials, 5 hours Online (Moodle) study periods, 5 academic hours per week spent in clinical practice.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Matthew Dimmock
- Ms Kristal Lee
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Imelda Williams