RAD5114 X-ray image interpretation of the chest and abdomen
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RAD5114 X-ray image 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 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 40%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RAD5114
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After RAD5114
No unit lists RAD5114 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Available to Postgraduate students only
Overview
You will build upon your clinical expertise and professional experience and complement your existing knowledge about appearances on radiographic images in the field of emergency image interpretation of the chest and abdomen in this unit.
You will apply a systematic methodology to interpret radiographic images involving emergency conditions affecting the chest and abdomen in adult and paediatric patients.
You will learn how to use evidence-based information to communicate your findings of both normal and abnormal radiographic appearances of the chest and abdomen. You will increase your capability in decision making and clinical judgement which can be communicated in acute care settings.
You will learn to contextualise the practice of radiographic image interpretation of the chest and abdomen in the broader context of the healthcare system and patient management.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Case study analysis and reflection (2,000 words)Written30%
- Exam (100 mins)ExaminationCompetency hurdle40%
- Portfolio (2,000 words)PortfolioCompetency hurdle30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply clinical signs and/or symptoms to the abnormal radiographic appearances of the chest and abdomen.
- 2
Apply a systematic and logical approach to the radiographic evaluation of the chest and abdomen.
- 3
Interpret radiographs associated with emergency conditions affecting the chest and abdomen of adult and paediatric patients to distinguish between normal and abnormal radiographic appearances.
- 4
Compose descriptions of radiographic appearances on radiographs involving trauma and non-trauma pathologies of the chest and abdomen affecting adult and paediatric patients.
- 5
Apply clinical decision rules and knowledge of the measurement of accuracy and error in the interpretation of radiographic images of the chest and abdomen.
- 6
Display effective interprofessional communication skills by employing appropriate terminology to alert other members of the health care team to abnormal and normal radiographic appearances.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions-
- Tutorials-
- Teaching approachOnline learning
Online off campus. Standard expectations that you 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
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Imelda Williams
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Imelda Williams
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RAD5114?
RAD5114 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is RAD5114 offered?
In 2025, RAD5114 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
Does RAD5114 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.