RAD5114 X-ray interpretation of the chest and abdomen
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RAD5114 X-ray interpretation of the chest and abdomen 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 needs RAD4502.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RAD5114
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After RAD5114
No unit lists RAD5114 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Overview
This unit aims to build on the students' clinical expertise and professional experience and complement their existing knowledge about the features of x-ray images in the field of emergency x-ray image interpretation of the chest and abdomen.
The unit will require students to use a systematic methodology to interpret x-ray images involving emergency conditions affecting the chest and abdomen of adult and paediatric patients.
A detailed understanding of the associated radiographic representation of these pathologies will enable students to provide informed and evidence - based comments on x-ray images of the chest and abdomen.
The unit will acknowledge the importance of clinical judgement and decision making related to x-ray interpretation of the chest and abdomen. The unit will contextualise the practice of x-ray image interpretation within the broader context of the health care system.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- 2 x image analysis and recognition exams (60 minutes each) (3000 words)Competency hurdle50%
- 1 x iSAP Image Interpretation Case report (1500 words)Competency hurdle25%
- Clinical portfolio (1,500 words)Competency hurdle25%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Relate mechanisms of emergency clinical signs or symptoms with the abnormal x-ray appearances of the chest and abdomen.
- 2
Apply a systematic and logical approach to the radiographic evaluation of x-ray images of the chest and abdomen.
- 3
Describe the major features of x-ray images related to emergency conditions affecting the chest and abdomen of adult and paediatric patients.
- 4
Identify and evaluate x-ray images related to emergency conditions affecting the chest and abdomen of adult and paediatric patients.
- 5
Apply knowledge of sensitivity, specificity, accuracy and search error in the interpretation of x-ray images of the chest and abdomen of adult and paediatric patients.
- 6
Communicate using appropriate terminology the presence of x-ray appearances affecting the emergency conditions affecting the chest and abdomen to other members of the health care team.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachOnline learning
Online off campus. Standard expectations that students will engage in 6 hours of teacher directed learning activities and 6 hours of self-directed study.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Imelda Williams
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Imelda Williams
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RAD5114?
You need RAD4502 before you enrol.
When is RAD5114 offered?
In 2021, RAD5114 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
Does RAD5114 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.