307723 (v.1) Clinical Medical Imaging Science 644

---

 

Area:	Department of Medical Imaging Science
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	6.5
Laboratory:	1 x 4 Hours Weekly
Clinical Practice:	1 x 15 Weeks Quarterly
Prerequisite(s):	307717 (v.1) Medical Imaging Science 613 AND 307722 (v.1) Clinical Medical Imaging Science 643 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Laboratory Component - Undertake role-playing, radiographic assessment and performance of radiographic procedures that involve patients with varying conditions, presentations, difficulties and degrees of cooperation with particular emphasis on trauma presentations. Clinical Component - Case presentations drawn from each student's own clinical experience. Radiography - Further clinical experience in radiography of the regions developed in previous clinical units. And 1 of the following - Ultrasound - Clinical experience in a range of commonly performed procedures in obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) and upper abdomen. Nuclear Medicine - Clinical experience in a range of commonly performed scans, including bone, lung, heart, kidney, liver, inflammation and infection. Computed Tomography - Clinical experience in a range of commonly performed procedures within the head, spine, chest and abdomen. Magnetic Resonance - Clinical Experience in a range of commonly performed procedures within the head, spine, abdomen and soft tissue regions.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit, the student will be able to - Demonstrate radiographic practical skills and methods of improvisation on a range of clinical case scenarios. Further clinical expertise on Category 1 through 4 type patients and develop clinical skills in a third imaging modality.
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:	No prescribed references.
Unit Texts:	Knights, A.M. Clinical Medical Imaging Science, Modality 1: Radiography - Pre-Clinical Experience in Diagnostic Radiography, Manual. Curtin Publication. Knights, A.M. Clinical Medical Imaging Science, Modality 2: Ultrasound, Workbook. Curtin Publication. Knights, A.M. Cheong. D. Clinical Medical Imaging Science, Modality 3: Nuclear Medicine, Workbook. Knights, A.M. Clinical Medical Imaging Science, Modality 4: Computed Tomography. Knights, A.M. Clinical Medical Imaging Science, Modality 5: Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Ballinger, P.W (1999) Merrill's, Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures. International Student. (Volumes 1, 2 and 3.) 9th ed. St Louis., Mosby. Sanders, R.C. (1998) Clinical Sonography, a Practical Guide. 3rd ed. Boston, Little Brown. Bernier, D.R., Christian, P.E. and Langan, J.R. (1997) Nulcear Medicine Technology and Techniques. 4th ed, St Louis., Mosby.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Clinical Centre Evaluations - Modality 1 (2 [20/30]) 50%, 3rd Modality 25%, Supervisor Evaluation 15%, Workbook 10%. A pass in each component is mandatory. 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