307719 (v.1) Clinical Medical Imaging Science 641

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Area:	Department of Medical Imaging Science
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Laboratory:	1 x 4 Hours Weekly
Clinical Practice:	1 x 10 Weeks Quarterly
Syllabus:	Laboratory Component - Development of imaging skills and application of geometric principles and axial relationships in relation to radiography of the chest, abdomen, extremities, shoulder and pelvic girdles, thoracic cage and spine. Handling of instrumentation for general contrast procedures, mobile and theatre radiography. Clinical Component - Clinical experience in radiography of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, and the shoulder and pelvic girdles.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit, the student will be able to demonstrate radiographic practical skills of the trunk and extremities and to develop clinical expertise on Category 1 and 2 patients.
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, Volume 1 Workbook. Curtin Publication. Knights, A.M. Medical Imaging Science, Modality 1: Radiography, Volume 3 Laboratory Manual. Knights, A.M. Clinical Medical Imaging Science, Modality 1: Radiography - Pre-Clinical Experience in Diagnostic Radiography, Manual. Curtin Publication. 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.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Clinical Centre Evaluation 35%, Laboratory Workbook 10%, On Site Clinical Evaluation 30%, Supervisor Evaluations (2) 10%, Workbook 15%. 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