RAD4502 Foundations of x-ray image interpretation
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RAD4502 Foundations of x-ray image interpretation is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 70%
- and 1 other task
The 2027 handbook has no page for RAD4502. This is its 2025 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before RAD4502
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After RAD4502
No unit lists RAD4502 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Available to postgraduate students only.
Overview
You will broaden your clinical knowledge and develop skills in the analysis of radiographic images in this unit. You will gain fundamental knowledge and understanding that underpins further study in this arena. Your fundamental skill development in image evaluation and interpretation through a focus on the application of a methodical approach will be supported in this unit. You will learn to apply the psychophysics of visual perception and pattern recognition to reduce interpretation error.
You will also learn to distinguish abnormalities from the appearances of normal anatomy and anatomical variants on radiographic images in the musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems and the abdomen.
You will gain an appreciation of clinical decision-making processes and the role of imaging referrals in patient management and enable you to apply constructive interprofessional communication skills in the acute and non-acute care settings.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Exam (70 mins)Examination30%
- Case study analysis and reflection (2,000 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle30%
- Exam (80 mins)ExaminationCompetency hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply a systematic and methodological approach to radiographic image interpretation.
- 2
Evaluate the quality of radiographs to ensure diagnostic accuracy.
- 3
Differentiate knowledge of normal radiographic anatomy and normal variants as applicable to radiographs of the musculoskeletal system, chest and abdomen.
- 4
Reduce interpretation errors through application of the principles of psychophysics of visual perception and pattern recognition.
- 5
Distinguish between sensitivity and specificity and other measures of diagnostic accuracy and error when evaluating radiographs.
- 6
Implement appropriate interprofessional communication strategies when describing radiographic findings.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials-
- Applied sessions-
Off-campus: 12 hours per week for 12 weeks.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Imelda Williams
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Imelda Williams
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RAD4502?
RAD4502 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is RAD4502 offered?
In 2025, RAD4502 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
Does RAD4502 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 70% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.