307722 (v.1) Clinical Medical Imaging Science 643

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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):	307716 (v.1) Medical Imaging Science 612 AND 307720 (v.1) Clinical Medical Imaging Science 642 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Laboratory Component - Refinement of the radiography of the chest, abdomen, extremities, spine, thoracic cage, skull, facial bones and sinuses. Development of supplementary and alternate projections with a range of patient difficulties. First contact skill development of the radiography of the organ of hearing, eye and lacrimal system, and salivary glands. Development of skills in the performance of computer tomography procedures of the skull, chest and abdomen. Clinical Component - Radiography - Clinical experience first contact development of the radiography of the skull and face. Further clinical experience in radiography of the regions developed in previous clinical units. And one of the following - Ultrasound - Clinical experience in a range of commonly performed procedures in obstetrics and gynaecology (O and 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 and 2 type patients of the trunk and extremities and vertebral column. Develop clinical expertise of Category 3 and 4 patients. Develop clinical skills in a second 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%, 2nd 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