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

The development of positioning skills and a full appreciation of the principles of image production and processing are essential requirements in the education of medical imaging students.

Aims

This unit is designed to apply your knowledge of skeletal anatomy, radiography and imaging practices. The practical sessions are designed to develop positioning skills through role play and taking radiographs of sectional models to become familiar with radiographic appearances and image quality.

Objectives

1. Demonstrate positioning skills and radiographic techniques used for a range of routine general radiographic examinations and related pre-clinical skills in the laboratory situation.

2. Critically evaluate and analyse the resultant images produced with regard to technical quality and anatomical detail appropriate for diagnosis.

3. Recognise normal and abnormal anatomical structures and disease processes on radiographic images of general radiographic examinations.

4. Demonstrate completion of pre-clinical skills development activities as preparation for clinical placement experience including an ability to evaluate imaging request forms and nominate the appropriate imaging series.

5. Demonstrate an understanding of the physical principles of image production and processing, in the laboratory and clinical situation.

6. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the radiographer in the clinical department.

Content

Practical exercises to develop skills in positioning techniques and image evaluation of:
· Upper Limb.
· Lower Limb.
· Pelvis and Hip.
· Shoulder Girdle.
· Chest.
· Abdomen.
· Vertebral Column

Image Processing using the facilities in the laboratory for:
· Image production.
· CR plate processing.
· Image manipulation and presentation.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Practical sessions and exercises allow the development of pre-clinical skills in radiographic positioning and techniques through role play, imaging of models, image critique and interpretation. There is also a one week period of clinical experience.

Assessment

You must achieve a satisfactory level of performance in both laboratory and clinical elements of this unit to achieve a passing grade (minimum of 55%) to enable progression to Clinical Radiography 1. Successful completion of the clinical placement requires submission of a workbook and radiation badge within one week of completion of the clinical period. Failure to submit will result in an unfinalised result until submission.Feedback will be provided throughout the semester. during the laboratory sessions where your work will be reviewed and assessed by the teaching staff, as well as from comments provided on the laboratory on your written critiques.

Assessment name: Demonstration
Description: (Summative) End of semester practical examination which may incorporate role play, image taking and image evaluation.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Weight: 55%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End Semester

Assessment name: Critique (written)
Description: (Formative and summative) - A detailed critical analysis of at least two exercises from weekly practical sessions. Staff will provide regular feedback regarding your performance.
Relates to objectives: 3, 4 and 6.
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: During Semester

Assessment name: Practical
Description: (Formative and summative) - Weekly practical sessions and exercises with critique forms completed for each exercise performed. Staff will provide regular feedback regarding your performance. You must complete all exercises and submit all images and critique forms via Blackboard to be eligible to sit for the end of semester practical examination.
Relates to objectives: 2, 3, 4 and 6.
Weight: 10%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: During Semester

Assessment name: Reflective Diary & Workbook
Description: (Formative and summative) A clinical diary detailing your weeks activities and clinical performance workbook undertaken during a clinical placement and the supervisor's assessment of clinical ability.
Relates to objectives: 4, 5 and 6.
Weight: 15%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Placement

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 KL (2010) Textbook of Radiographic Positioning & Related Anatomy, 7th edition Mosby

2. Bushong SC (2008) Radiological Science for Technologists, 9th edition, Mosby

3. PCB277 Radiographic Practice 1 Laboratory Manual

4. Clinical Practice Guide

Risk assessment statement

The only out of the ordinary risks associated with the unit relate to the use of x-ray equipment in the radiography laboratory and the clinical department. You will receive instructions on safety issues and laboratory rules. You will be required to submit a declaration that you have read the Radiation Safety and Protection Plan for the laboratory, prior to using the facilities. You will be provided with a radiation monitoring badge for the clinical placement.

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: 21-Sep-2012