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307717 (v.1) Medical Imaging Science 613


 

Area:

Department of Medical Imaging Science

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

307716 (v.1) Medical Imaging Science 612 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Nuclear Medicine Component - Principles of nuclear medicine imaging of various systems and organs: skeletal, pulmonary, cardiovascular, endocrine and central nervous systems, renal, gastro-intestinal (GI) tract (including blood loss), liver, spleen and infection/inflammatory disease imaging. Radionuclide therapy and tracer principles. Integration and application of the common studies and practical aspects of instrumentation. Radiopharmacy Component - Production of radionuclides: characteristics and basic concepts of the chemistry of radiopharmaceuticals, Manufacture and use of cold kits. Radiopharmaceutical preparation, dispensing, behavior in vivo. Labeling blood components. Non imaging radiopharmaceuticals. Practical application of the basic principles. Computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MRI) and Interventional Component - CT and MRI scanning. Asepsis. Arthrography. Myelography, use of catheters in vascular radiography, venography. Interventional radiography, neuro-radiography, cardiac catheterization, vascular angiography, digital subtraction angiography.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit, the student will have a thorough knowledge of computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MRI), Interventional and Nuclear Medicine imaging and their clinical applications, and basic practical skills in a range of nuclear medicine procedures.

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:

Knights, A.M. Medical Imaging Science, Modality 1: Radiography - Pre-Clinical Experience in Radiography, Manual. Curtin Publication. Ballinger, P.W. (1999) Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures. 9th ed. Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins. Bernier, D.R., Christian, P.E. and Langan, J.R. (1997) Nulcear Medicine Technology and Techniques. 4th ed, St Louis, Mosby. Seeram, E., (2001) Computed Tomography, 2nd, ed, Sydney, Saunders.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments (2) 20%, Final Examination 60%, Ultrasound Practical Examination 20%. In order to pass this unit, a student must gain a score of at least 50%, with not less than 45% in each of these components. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 60115 Radiology

HECS Band (if applicable):

3  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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