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

Medical imaging technologists are required to utilise a number of imaging modalities to assist in the diagnosis of disease. Proper utilisation of equipment requires an understanding of the underlying physical principles. Knowledge of the clinical applications enables an appreciation of the overall medical imaging strategies available in a patient's clinical management.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to provide an appreciation of the physical principles and the complementary nature of the clinical applications of ultrasound and nuclear medicine.

Objectives

On completion of this unit, you should:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the physical principles involved in ultrasound and nuclear medicine imaging.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic clinical applications of the two imaging modalities.

3. Identify and describe structures on a basic abdominal,obstetric or pelvic ultrasound.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of pathological changes which may be identified in a range of ultrasonic examinations.

5. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the scanning techniques used in various ultrasonic investigations.

Content

Nuclear Medicine Imaging:

Properties of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals.

Common clinical applications including imaging devices.


Medical Ultrasound:

Nature of ultrasound, wave physics, beam intensity variations, transducer design and operation, principles of pulse echo imaging, artefacts, principles and applications of Doppler ultrasound, recording methods, biological effects, quality control, ultrasound terminology.

Clinical applications of ultrasound in the upper abdomen, gynaecology,small-parts, obstetrics, neonatal applications, musculo-skeletal system and cardio-vascular system.

Ultrasonic anatomy of the abdomen and pelvis.

Ultrasonic pathology appearances in the fields of the abdomen and obstetrics and gynaecology.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

The course will be presented as:

Lectures in topics covering the modality of Nuclear Medicine.

Lectures/demonstrations in topics covering the modality of diagnostic ultrasound.

Practicals covering ultrasound anatomy, pathology and ultrasound physics.

Assessment

You will be assessed on the theoretical aspects of both modalities and also image appearances of ultrasound techniques.You will receive feedback from staff regarding the problem solving exercises and the quizzes which will be discussed in class.

Assessment name: Quiz/Test
Description: Quiz / Test activities presented either in class or as modules via the Blackboard site(Formative and Summative).
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: See Blackboard site

Assessment name: Problem Solving Task
Description: A series of problem-solving exercises presented as modules on the Blackboard site, which includes an image viewing assessment (Formative and Summative).
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: See Blackboard site

Assessment name: Examination (Theory)
Description: This assessment has 2 parts:

(a) Theory Assessment (20%) - nuclear medicine component (Summative). Relates to Objectives 1 and 2.

(b) Theory Assessment (40%) - ultrasonic imaging component (Summative).
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: See Blackboard site

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. Bushberg JT (2002) Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, 2nd edition, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins

2. Hedrick WR, Hykes DL, Starchman DE (2005) Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation, Elsevier Mosby

3. Bates J (2004) Abdominal Ultrasound: How, Why and When, 2nd edition, Churchill Livingstone

4. Sanders RC (2007) Clinical Sonography: A Practical Guide, 4th edition, Lippincott, Wililams and Wilkins

5. Rumack CM, Wilson SR, Charboneau JW (2005) Diagnostic Ultrasound, 3rd edition, Elsevier Mosby

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: 21-Sep-2012