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 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RAD3061
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
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 or Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences.
For course M3006 co-req unit RAD3051.
Corequisite – Course M2017, M2003. Permission is required for M2003.
Prerequisite: Year 1 and 2 of BRadMedImag course.
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 you 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. You will participate in the scanning of models under supervision to enable you to apply these principles and develop basic practical skills in a simulated clinical environment.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Examination (120 minutes + 10 minutes reading time)Examination50%
- Structured report (2,000 words)Written30%
- Ultrasound methods skills assessmentDemonstrationCompetency hurdle20%
- Ultrasound Lab ReportWrittenCompetency hurdle20%
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
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
- Practical activities10 hours
- Tutorials-
- Workshops28 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
B. Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours): 28 hours of workshops and 10 hours of ultrasound practicals
B. Radiation Sciences: 28 hours of workshops
B. Biomedical Science: 28 hours of workshops
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Carolynne Cormack
- Unit Coordinators
- Carolynne Cormack
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RAD3061?
RAD3061 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
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 2026, RAD3061 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does RAD3061 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.