Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

A full and detailed knowledge of anatomy and positioning techniques for skeletal radiography is essential to the education of medical imaging technologists.

Aims

This unit is designed to provide students knowledge of skeletal radiography, skeletal anatomy, and imaging practices.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. Describe patient considerations including patient care and preparation, for radiographic examinations of the skeleton, chest and abdomen.

2. Describe the radiographic procedure including preparation of the room, immobilisation devices, patient positioning and radiographic techniques for routine radiographic examinations of the skeleton, chest and abdomen.
3. Demonstrate an ability to evaluate imaging requests, nominate the appropriate imaging series and recognise normal bony anatomy on radiographic images.

Content

Routine and modified radiographic techniques including patient considerations, terminology, radiographic anatomy, immobilization and common radiographic appearances for imaging of the:
· Lower Limb:toes, foot, tarsus,calcaneum,ankle, tibia and fibula, knee, patella and femur
· Upper Limb:hand, fingers, thumb, wrist, scaphoid, forearm, elbow and humerus
· Pelvic Girdle and Hip Region
· Shoulder Girdle: glenohumeral joint, clavicle, scapula, acromioclavicular joints,
· Respiratory System: Lungs
· Abdomen
· Vertebral Column: cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral spines

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Lectures provide the theoretical background information, incorporating case study image reviews, and image interpretation. Multimedia resources enhance the learning environment. Self-directed learning will be encouraged by giving you access to on-line resources and exercises including revision quizzes that reflect content and provide formative feedback on your understanding and progress.

Assessment

All assessment contributes to your grade. Students must achieve at least 55% to be awarded a passing grade.You receive feedback on two components of your assessment. Following the mid-semester task, a feedback presentation is provided to take you through the activity explaining the objectives, answers and reasoning. Early and ongoing feedback is provided on completion of the online quizzes.

Assessment name: Quiz/Test
Description: (Formative and summative) - Online quizzes to encourage application and integration of information and self directed learning. Staff will provide feedback regarding your performance.
Relates to objectives: 1 and 2
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Ongoing

Assessment name: Problem Solving Task
Description: (Formative and summative) - In class contextual response.
Relates to objectives: 1
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Examination (written)
Description: (Summative)- Written theory examination.
Relates to objectives: All
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Texts:
1. Bontrager K.L.(2010) Textbook of Radiographic Positioning & Related Anatomy, (7th ed.), Mosby

PCB276 Blackboard Site:

2. Summary lecture notes and case study images.

3. Academic Integrity Kit Link.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 26-Sep-2012