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OP 2
Rank 98
Not all applicants with this rank/OP received an offer; ie additional ranks and OP field positions were used to select applicants with the minimum rank/OP
- Study medical radiation physics, patient health-care needs, and professional communication techniques, before specialising in anatomy, obstetrics, gynaecology, central nervous system, paediatrics and geriatrics.
- Learn current specialist techniques of mammography, tomography, trauma radiography, and ward and operating radiography, as well as advanced techniques such as angiography and interventional techniques.
- Gain experience in real work placements in clinical departments.
- Prepares you for a career in a radiology department in a hospital, private radiology practice or health department.
| QTAC course code | 418182 |
| QUT course code | CS40 |
| Attendance | Full-time |
| Course duration | 3 years full-time |
| Start month | 2013 February |
| Deferment | You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year. |
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| CRICOS code | 073448G |
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Why choose this course?
Radiographers play an important role in the healthcare sector, providing vital information to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of medical disorders. As a student you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of real-world situations because this course is embedded with clinical practice and includes more than 20 weeks of placement throughout the three years. The course is taught by registered, practising radiographers and has been designed to develop knowledge of the latest diagnostic techniques and equipment, which means graduates have good employment opportunities.
Course summary
Introductory studies in medical radiation technology during first year are complemented with practical sessions in QUT's medical imaging laboratories, allowing you to develop your skills in patient positioning and image production for skeletal radiography. You will also complete foundation studies in anatomy and medical radiation physics; patient healthcare needs; professional communication techniques; and ethical, legal and accountability issues.
Building on your first-year units, you will progress to more advanced study of human anatomy including diseases of the organ systems, obstetrics, gynaecology, central nervous system, paediatrics and geriatrics. You will learn about the specialist techniques of mammography, tomography, trauma radiogrphy and ward and operating radiography. You will have the opportunity to practise these new skills through placements in clinical departments.
During final year, you will continue to develop your skills through clinical placements in hospitals and private practice. You will also learn advanced techniques such as angiography, and interventional techniques. Knowledge of the uses and applications of X-ray computed tomography (CT) and magnetic reasoning imaging (MRI) will be covered along with techniques in digital image processing. You will round off your professional education by learning about the techniques used in professional practice, including image evaluation and image interpretation.
Career outcomes
Radiographers play a key role in patient care by providing referring medical practitioners with additional diagnostic information to assist in patient management and treatment. You may become a team member in a radiology department in a hospital, private radiology practice or health department, or you may be employed in medical equipment sales.
This course leads to employment as a medical imaging technologist or diagnostic radiographer, a rewarding profession with excellent employment prospects.
Student registration
QUT automatically registers students enrolled in this course with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009. Details about student registration are available from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for provisional accreditation by the Australian Institute of Radiography. Full accreditation requires the completion of an additional professional development year of clinical experience.
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Entry requirements
Guide to entry cut-offs
OP 2
Rank 98
Not all applicants with this rank/OP received an offer; ie additional ranks and OP field positions were used to select applicants with the minimum rank/OP
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- Physics
- Maths B
- English
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
Course requirements
Working with Children Check: Blue Card
A Blue Card will be required if the placement component of this course involves working with children or young people. There's no cost if you apply through QUT.
Submit your Blue Card application to the QUT Student Centre as early as possible - ideally, as soon as you've received your offer.
If you don't receive your Blue Card before the start of a unit that requires contact with children, you may be unable to participate and your grades may be affected. You may also still have to pay fees for the unit.
How to apply for a Blue Card
First aid
Students are required to have a current Senior First Aid Certificate (or equivalent) which includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to the commencement of their first placement.
The certificate is to be updated every 3 years with the CPR component updated every 12 months.
Students will need to cover this cost.
Vaccination
You will be required to undertake clinical experience in healthcare settings. As a result, you will have direct patient contact during the placement and may be exposed to blood and body fluids of patients. Consequently you must be vaccinated for Hepatitis B and must provide a post vaccination pathological report or similar certification showing proof of immunity prior to undertaking the first clinical placement.
Students will need to cover this cost.Off-campus placements
Students will be required to undertake placements off campus and will need to cover travel and accommodation costs.
Clinical placements with Queensland Health
Students undertaking a clinical placement in a Queensland Health facility are required to complete The Essentials component of the student orientation package.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2013: CSP $4,100 (indicative) per Semester (48 credit points) (subject to annual review)
Student Services and Amenities Fee
You'll need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
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How to apply for Bachelor of Medical Imaging Science
You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you've:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6.
- Checked important dates.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements.
- Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support.
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (418182) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
After you've submitted your application to QTAC
If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.
