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302819 (v.2) Medical Imaging Science 418
Area: | Department of Medical Imaging Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 4 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Advanced Radiography Option - An examination of the role of radiography plays in the rehabilitation of patients following trauma or debilitating disease. An examination of the specific requirements of the specialised field of geriatric radiography. The role of radiography in the field of orthopaedics. The role of radiography in accident and emergency departments. CT/MRI Option - Magnetic Resonance Imaging 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 Rehabilitation, Geriatric, Orthopaedic and Casualty Radiography procedures so as to ensure the highest quality images in advanced radiography are produced and understood. CT/MRI Option - On successful completion of this unit students will have gained a sound understanding of magnetic resonance procedure of the cranium, face, neck, chest, abdomen, lower abdomen, extremities and soft tissue. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
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 - Westbrook, C., 1999, 'Handbook of MRI Technique', Blackwell Scientific Publications, London. Westbrook, C. and Kaut, C., 1999, 'MRI in Practice', Blackwell Scientific Publishers, London. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments x 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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