307715 (v.1) Medical Imaging Science 611

Area:

Department of Medical Imaging Science

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Other Requisite(s):

Admission: Into Master of Medical Imaging Science

Syllabus:

Introduction to x-rays, medical images and their production. Factors affecting x-ray absorption. Exposure factors affecting the image. Density. Contrast. Fog. Scattered radiation and methods of limiting it. Image quality including unsharpness. Recordingthe image: films and screens. Latent image. Manual and automatic processing. The chemistry of developing and fixing. Sensitometry - speed, latitude and characteristic curves. Tomography. Theoretical and practical foundations of medical imaging science. Introduction to concepts of diagnostic radiography including instrumentation, technical factors, imaging accessories and film processing. Patient care. Positioning theory for the chest, abdomen, upper extremity and shoulder girdle. Positioning theory forlower extremity, vertebral column and thoracic cage. Integration and application of medical imaging science, instrumentation, and imaging principles with reference to imaging techniques.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of imaging principles with respect to x-ray production, its interaction with recording medium and positioning theory of the chest, abdomen and the upper extremity.

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:

Bontrager, K.L. (1993) Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. 3rd ed. St Louis, Mosby. Backhouse, K.L. Hutchings, R.T. (1986) A Colour Atlas of Surface Anatomy. London, Wolfe Medical.

Unit Texts:

Knights, A.M. Medical Imaging Science, Modality 1: Radiography - Pre-Clinical Experience in Radiography. Manual. Curtin Publication. Knights, A.M. Medical Imaging Science, Modality 1: Radiography. Volume 1. Laboratory Manual. Ballinger, P.W. (1999) Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures. 9th ed. Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Examination 60%, Tests (3) 30%, Tutorial Presentation 10%. In order to pass this unit, a student must gain a score of at least 50%, with not less than 45% in each of the two components. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y