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 knowledge of the principles of operation and application of advanced techniques and their imaging appearances is a necessary requirement of medical imaging students.

Aims

This unit will expand and extend the knowledge acquired in previous units to advanced imaging investigations and practical imaging sessions will allow maintenance of general radiography skills.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Describe the principles and techniques used in some advanced radiographic examinations and procedures.
2. Demonstrate an ability to evaluate imaging request forms and determine the appropriate imaging series.
3. Demonstrate patient positioning skills and perform a range of general radiographic examinations.
4. Critically evaluate and analyse images with regard to technical quality and anatomical detail appropriate for diagnosis.

Content

· Angiography
· Arthrography & Arthroscopy
· Ancillary Procedures including Lymphatic system and dental imaging,
· Macroradiography
· Mammography
· Interventional Techniques
· Dual Photon Xray Photometry
·Departmental administration
· Professional ethics
· Contemporary Professional Practice
· Review of venepuncture and CPR

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Lectures provide the theoretical information and reviews of case study images. Practical sessions consolidate the practical skills involved in general radiographic examinations. Students undertake peer review of practical sessions activities.

Assessment

Students must achieve a satisfactory level of performance in the practical and theoretical parts of the unit to gain a passing grade (with a minimum of 55%)Staff will provide feedback on your performance in the laboratory practicals.. Completion of these practical exercises is a mandatory requirement prior to the final practical demonstration assessment.

Assessment name: Critique (written)
Description: Completion of a series of request form exercises including peer reviewed role plays and critique sheets to evaluate image outcomes. Formative and summative.
Relates to objectives: 2, 3 and 4.
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Ongoing

Assessment name: Demonstration
Description: This may consist of role play, image viewing and evaluation and request form interpretation.
Relates to objectives: 2, 3 and 4.
Weight: 25%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Semester

Assessment name: Examination (Theory)
Description: Written examination. Summative.
Relates to objectives: 1
Weight: 55%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Exam Period

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 and Related Anatomy, 7th edition, Mosby.

PCB667 Practical Handbook is supplied.

References:

1. Armstrong P & Wastie M (2009) Diagnostic Imaging, 6th edition, Blackwell Scientific.

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. 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.

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