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 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 15%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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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 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
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 the student 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 students will learn how to select the most appropriate imaging protocol for the common sequences from within an evidence - based framework.
The unit will enable students 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 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Secure online examination (45 minutes)15%
- Advanced MRI clinical case studies (6 x 500 words each)70%
- Technical quality assurance and quality control report (1,500 words)15%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply principles of evidence-based health care practice to MRI imaging in the clinical context
- 2
Explain the role played by the practitioner in the application of safety principles within the MRI suite
- 3
Describe a range of clinical indications, patient presentations, patient preparation and positioning methods for MRI studies of the brain, spine, upper abdomen and pelvis
- 4
Select the appropriate MRI protocol and post processing techniques for MRI studies of the brain, spine, upper abdomen and pelvis from within an evidence-based framework
- 5
Recognise the characteristics of the MRI representation of common pathologies affecting the brain, spine, upper abdomen and pelvis
- 6
Apply the principles of quality assurance and quality control to MRI imaging in the 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
- Associate Professor Michael Farrell
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Michael Farrell
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RAD5505?
RAD5505 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is RAD5505 offered?
In 2020, RAD5505 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
Does RAD5505 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 15% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.