RAD5105 Pathology for imaging
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RAD5105 Pathology for imaging is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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Requisites
Before RAD5105
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After RAD5105
2 units list RAD5105 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit extends a health practitioner’s existing knowledge of pathology to enhance their capacity to accurately identify and interpret x-ray images.
The unit will address the current understanding of diseases affecting the musculoskeletal, cardio-respiratory, abdominal and neurological systems.
Students will examine ways in which pathology affects normal physiology and consider the consequences of this understanding for the accurate interpretation of x-ray images including CT images.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Pathology Correlation Exercises (4 x 2.5%) (600 words)Competency hurdle10%
- MCQ tests (4 x 10%) (1,200 words)Competency hurdle20%
- Clinical Case study (1,800 words)Competency hurdle30%
- Pathology Image Analysis (4 x 10%) (2,400 words)Threshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Compare and contrast benign and malignant musculoskeletal pathology and comment on their radiographic characteristics.
- 2
Correlate x-ray images of the thorax with underlying pathology such as neoplasia, thrombotic episodes and septic emboli and analyse associated physiological processes
- 3
Critically evaluate clinical presentations indicating an acute abdomen and correlate pathologies with diagnostic tests including radiographic images
- 4
Relate the anatomy and physiology of the pancreas and liver with diagnostic procedures to determine pathology
- 5
Compare characteristics of CNS pathology, in particular focal lesions caused by neoplasia or infection and evaluate how the clinical presentation and radiographic imaging aids in diagnosis
Workload and teaching
Off-campus: 6 hours per week of direct engagement in the learning materials and 6 hours of self-directed study for 12 weeks.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Lori Boyd
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Wendy MacLeod
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RAD5105?
RAD5105 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after RAD5105?
RAD5105 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including RAD5110 and RAD5111.
When is RAD5105 offered?
In 2021, RAD5105 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
Does RAD5105 have an exam?
No. RAD5105 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.