RAD3061 Medical imaging science (ultrasound)
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RAD3061 Medical imaging science (ultrasound) is a level 3, 6-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
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RAD3061
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After RAD3061
3 units list RAD3061 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Levels 1 and 2 of BRadMedImag course.
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours) or Bachelor of Radiation Sciences.
For course M3006 co-req unit RAD3051. For M20171 and M20172 no co-requisite.
Overview
This unit delivers theoretical and practical knowledge in abdominal ultrasound that also forms a foundation for subsequent ultrasound studies in RAD3042 and RAD4080. The unit introduces the student to the requisite knowledge required to perform an ultrasound examination of abdominal organs, including the physics of ultrasound and instrumentation, sonographic anatomy and pathophysiology, scanning principles and practice. Students will participate in the scanning of models under supervision to enable them to apply these principles and develop basic practical skills in a simulated clinical environment.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Exam (3 hours and 10 minutes) (60%) (Hurdle)ExamCompetency hurdle60%
- iSAP case study (2,500 words) (30%)OtherCompetency hurdle30%
- Ultrasound skills assessment (15 mins) (10%)OtherCompetency hurdle10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the function, application and potential pitfalls of ultrasound instrumentation used in abdominal ultrasound scanning, including B- mode, spectral Doppler and imaging artefacts.
- 2
Discuss the likely bio-effects and bio-hazards of diagnostic ultrasound.
- 3
Describe patient preparation and sonographic imaging methods employed in ultrasound examinations of the upper abdomen.
- 4
Recognise and describe normal structures, function and common pathological appearances of abdominal structures in ultrasound images.
- 5
Demonstrate the integration of theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology and ultrasound instrumentation in abdominal ultrasound scanning to a beginner sonographer level.
Workload and teaching
Blended learning approach including a combination of online learning material, face-to-face lectures and practical sessions.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Imelda Williams
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Paul Lombardo
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RAD3061?
None, but you must take RAD3051 before or alongside it.
What can I take after RAD3061?
RAD3061 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including RAD3042, RAD3051 and RAD3092.
When is RAD3061 offered?
In 2020, RAD3061 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does RAD3061 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.