302824 (v.1) Medical Imaging Science 122

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Area:	Department of Medical Imaging Science
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	6.0
Lecture:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Development of imaging skills and application of geometric principles and axial relationships in relation to radiography of the extremities, chest, abdomen shoulder and pelvic girdle, ethics, role and function of the medical imaging technologist. Communication skills component - communication principles - non verbal communication. The role of the medical imaging technologist within the public and private sector of health care.
Unit Outcomes:	Medical Imaging - on successful completion of this unit, students will have developed imaging skills and applied geometric principles and axial relationships to radiography of the extremities, chest, abdomen, pelvic girdle. Communication - on successful completion of this unit students will be able to make formal written and oral presentations in clear, concise English. Reflect on communication issues in the Medical Imaging field. Access information for research purposes, particularly using electronic media, such as library databases, electronic databases and the internet. Use the Harvard Referencing system. Develop sound, logical arguments, especially in essay writing. Collaborate, plan and deliver oral presentation confidently and professionally. Understand the various means of communication as they occur in the Radiology Department.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Bate, D. & Sharpe, P. 1996, Writers' Handbook for University Students, Harcourt Brace, Sydney. Dwyer, J. 2002, Communication in Business: Strategies and Skills, 2nd ed., Prentice-Hall, Sydney. Jaffe, C. 1998, Public Speaking: Concepts and Skills for a Diverse Society, 2nd ed., Wadsworth, Belmont, California. Lewis, G. & Slade, C. 2000, Critical Communication, 2nded., Prentice Hall,NSW. McLaren, S. 1997, Easy Writer: A Student's Guide to Writing Essays and Reports, Pascal, Glebe, NSW. Pantelides, U. 1998,Communication Skills for University Students, Black Swan Press, Perth W.A. Windschuttle, K. & Elliot, E. 1999, Writing, Researching, Communicating, 3rd ed., McGraw Hill, Sydney.
Unit Texts:	Summers, J. & Smith, B. 2002, Communication Skills Handbook: How to succeed in written and oral communication, John Wiley & Son, Sydney. (MIS 103). Ballinger, P.W., 1999, Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiological Procedures, 9th ed., Vol. 1, 2 and 3, Mosby, St. Louis. Knights, A.M. Medical Imaging Science, Modality 1: Radiography-Pre-clinical Experience in Radiography. Manual. Curtin Publication
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Communication sub-unit 34%. Film Assessment 20%. Laboratory Reports 14%. Practical Examination 20%. Role Play and Seminar questions 12%. In order to pass this unit you must score an overall mark of not less than 50%. You must gain at least 45% in each component marked. If you gain less than 45% in either the Medical Imaging component or the Communication component therefore fail that component, your final grade will be the lower of F 45 (Fail 45%), or the actual score gained. The Medical Imaging component (including seminars) contributes 66% of the marks for this unit. The communication component contributes 34% of the marks for this unit.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y