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302817 (v.2) Medical Imaging Science 417
Area: | Department of Medical Imaging Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 4 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Advanced Radiography Option - General Radiography - Critical analysis of the radiography of the chest, abdomen and the skeletal system as these areas apply to general radiography. Paediatric Radiography - An examination of the specific requirements of the specialised field of paediatric radiography. Neuro and Cardiovascular Radiography - The application of diagnostic and interventional procedures in the specialised fields of neuro and cardiovascular radiography. CT/MRI Option - Computed Tomography procedures relating to the following - The cranium, face, neck, chest, abdomen, lower abdomen, extremities and soft tissue. |
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Unit Outcomes: | Advanced Radiography Option - On successful completion of this unit students will have gained a sound understanding of general, paediatric cardiovascular and interventional procedures so as to ensure the highest quality images in advanced radiography areproduced and understood. CT/MRI Option - On successful completion of this unit students will have gained a sound understanding of protocols and applications used in computed tomography so as to ensure the highest quality images are produced and understood. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Advanced Radiography Option - Bontrager, K.L. and Anthony, B.T., 1993, 'Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy', 3 rd ed, Mosby, St. Louis. Fotter, R., 2001, 'Pediatric uroradiology', Springer, Berlin. Gore, R.M. & Levine, M. S. (eds), 2000, 'Textbook of gastrointestinal radiology', 2nd ed, Saunders, Philadelphia. Gyll, C. and Blake, N., 1986, 'Paediatric Diagnostic Imaging', William Heinemann Medical Books, Wiley Medical, London, New York. Lucaya, J.L. (eds), 2002, "Pediatric chest imaging: chest imaging in infants and children', Springer, Berlin. Shapiro, R., 1981, 'Radiology of the Normal Skull', Year Book , Chicago. Tarver, R.D., 1993, 'Intensive Care Unit Chest Radiology', in Thoracic Radiology, J.D. Newell & R.D. Tarver (eds), Raven Press, New York, pp. 131-146. Whitehouse, G.H. & Worthington, B.S. (eds) 1996, 'Techniques in Diagnostic Imaging', 3 rd ed, Blackwell Scientific, Oxford. CT/MRI Option - Fisherman, E.K. and Jeffrey, R.B., 1998, 'Spiral CT - Principles, Techniques and Clinical Applications', Raven Press, New York. Chiu, L.C. et al, 1995, 'Clinical Computed Tomography for the Technolgist', Raven Press, New York, 2nd ed. |
Unit Texts: | Advanced Radiography Option - Ballinger, P.W., 2001, Merrill's, 'Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures', International Student, Volumes 1, 2 and 3, 9th Edition, Mosby, St Louis. CT/MRI Option - Seeram, E., 2001, 'Computed Tomography',2 nd Edition, Saunders, Sydney. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments (5) 75%. Case Reports 25%. |
Field of Education: | 19999 Natural and Physical Sciences not elsewhere classified | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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