RAD5500 Multislice CT and clinical decision making
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RAD5500 Multislice CT and clinical decision making is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RAD5500
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After RAD5500
No unit lists RAD5500 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course M6001, M4020.
Overview
This unit is a foundation unit in the Master of Advanced Medical Imaging Practice. It extends knowledge of the basic physical principles and protocols of multi-slice computed tomography (CT).
The physical principles underpinning 3D volumetric image reconstruction, visualisation and quantification will be critically analysed. The unit will describe how image quality and dose can be optimised through the consideration of physics, scanner, and patient-specific factors.
The unit addresses protocols, patient preparation and monitoring, positioning, post-processing techniques and dose optimisation related to general body CT scanning and CT angiography. As well, an introduction to image interpretation of the brain and CT pulmonary angiography will be included.
Students will learn how to apply clinical decision-making skills to representative CT practice scenarios.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Online quizQuiz / Test10%
- Online exam (60 mins)Examination30%
- Case studies (2 x 15% for each ) (1,000 words each)Written30%
- iSAP case (2000 words)Exercise30%
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 physical and mathematical principles of CT image reconstruction and visualisation.
- 2
Describe the fundamental principles of multi-slice helical and cone-beam (CB) CT.
- 3
Explain the technical advances that facilitate cardiac and quantitative CT.
- 4
Select the appropriate CT protocol and post processing techniques including dose optimisation and use of oral and intra-venous contrast media for CT examinations of the brain, chest, abdomen and the vascular using an evidence-based framework.
- 5
Distinguish between normal and abnormal appearances CT brain and CTPA in the acute setting.
- 6
Accurately describe the principles of quality assurance and quality control used with multislice CT imaging.
- 7
Apply principles and techniques to make evidence-based, best practice clinical decisions for a variety of scenarios related to CT contrast media use, CT of the brain, respiratory, renal, vascular and gastrointestinal body systems.
Workload and teaching
Off-campus: 12 hours per week for 12 weeks.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ayyaz Qadir
- Unit Coordinators
- Ayyaz Qadir
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RAD5500?
RAD5500 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is RAD5500 offered?
In 2026, RAD5500 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
Does RAD5500 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.