RAD5506 Magnetic resonance imaging: Advanced imaging techniques
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RAD5506 Magnetic resonance imaging: Advanced imaging techniques is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RAD5506
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After RAD5506
No unit lists RAD5506 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: RAD5503 (for M4019)
Prerequisite: RAD5503 (for M60014)
Overview
This unit extends knowledge of the basic physical principles and imaging methods of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to include the MRI imaging techniques associated with cardiac and cardiovascular imaging, diffusion, perfusion and susceptibility weighted imaging.
Clinical indications and the preparation of the patient including positioning methods for these advanced techniques will be addressed. Sequence adaptations required to conform to clinical presentation, along with modifications to equipment will be considered.
The unit will conclude with an examination of the application of quality assurance principles to advanced MR imaging.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Portfolio of 4 advanced case studies (1000 words each)50%
- Technical report (1,500 words)30%
- Image analysis test20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate safety within the MRI environment using advanced physical principles.
- 2
Explain the principles of magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), cardiac, vascular, perfusion and diffusion imaging in the context of evidence based practice.
- 3
Assist in the implementation of advanced cardiovascular techniques, protocols and post-processing approaches for clinical and research application.
- 4
Assess and clearly communicate pathology findings from cardiovascular, perfusion and diffusion studies.
- 5
Accurately distinguish between cardiac and vascular structures in the modification of standard Magnetic Resonance scanning techniques
- 6
Identify on-going professional development needs in relation to MRI scanning in the cardiovascular and tissue perfusion setting
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
- Unit Coordinators
- Mrs Nabita Singh
- Chief Examiners
- Mrs Nabita Singh
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RAD5506?
RAD5506 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is RAD5506 offered?
In 2024, RAD5506 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
Does RAD5506 have an exam?
No. RAD5506 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.