RAD5505 Magnetic resonance imaging: Head, spine abdomen and pelvis
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RAD5505 Magnetic resonance imaging: Head, spine abdomen and pelvis is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 20%
- and 2 other tasks
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Requisites
Before RAD5505
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After RAD5505
No unit lists RAD5505 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: RAD5503 (for M4019)
Prerequisite: RAD5503 (for M60014)
Overview
This unit extends knowledge of the basic physical principles of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and addresses safety and the protocols and processing methods used to image the brain, spine, upper abdomen and pelvis.
The unit will introduce you to the concept of evidence - based health care practice and how the principles apply to MRI practice.
Clinical indications and the preparation of the patient including the correct positioning methods for the brain, spine, upper abdomen, and pelvis will be addressed.
The purpose of the common sequences used to image the specific organs and structures will be covered and you will learn how to select the most appropriate imaging protocol for the common sequences from within an evidence - based framework.
The unit will enable you to recognise the characteristics of the MRI representation of the common pathologies affecting the brain, spine, upper abdomen, and pelvis.
The unit will conclude with an examination of the application of quality assurance and quality control principles to MRI imaging of the brain and torso.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Online test (45 mins)Examination20%
- Advanced MRI clinical case studies (6 x 500 words each)Written60%
- Video presentation (15 mins)Presentation20%
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
Apply evidence-based principles to MRI imaging practices in a clinical setting.
- 2
Explain the practitioner's role in applying safety protocols within the MRI suite.
- 3
Describe various clinical protocols and presentations for MRI studies.
- 4
Select appropriate MRI and evidence-based protocols and post-processing techniques for MRI studies.
- 5
Identify the MRI characteristics of common pathologies.
- 6
Critically analyse and apply quality assurance and quality control principles in MRI imaging within a clinical context.
Workload and teaching
On-line delivery - course designed only for post graduate students.
There will be video clips and video-conferences available throughout the course to assist in directing students. Discussion forums will be initiated to further direct student outcomes
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mrs Nabita Singh
- Unit Coordinators
- Mrs Nabita Singh
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RAD5505?
RAD5505 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is RAD5505 offered?
In 2027, RAD5505 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
Does RAD5505 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 20% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.