Area: | Department of Medical Imaging Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.5 |
Laboratory: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Clinical Practice: | 1 x 15 Weeks Quarterly |
Prerequisite(s): | 307715 (v.1) Medical Imaging Science 611 or any previous version
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307719 (v.1) Clinical Medical Imaging Science 641 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Laboratory Component - Refinement of skills developed in previous Medical Imaging Science units. Development of imaging skills and application of geometric principles and axial relationships in relation to radiography of the cranium, sinuses and facial bones. Clinical Component - Further clinical experience in the areas developed in Clinical Medical Imaging Science 641, together with the development of skills of areas covered in Medical Imaging Science 611. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit, the student will be able to demonstrate radiographic practical skills of the cranium and to develop further clinical expertise on Category 1 and 2 patients of the trunk and extremities, and developed clinical expertise on Category 1 and 2 patients of the vertebral column. |
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. Clinical Medical Imaging Science: Modality 1: Radiography, Volume 2, Workbook. Knights, A.M. Medical Imaging Science, Modality 1: Radiography,. Volume 4 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. Mosby, St Louis. |
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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. |
Field of Education: | 60115 Radiology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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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 | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | 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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