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307723 (v.1) Clinical Medical Imaging Science 644
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): | 307717 (v.1) Medical Imaging Science 613
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307722 (v.1) Clinical Medical Imaging Science 643 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Laboratory Component - Undertake role-playing, radiographic assessment and performance of radiographic procedures that involve patients with varying conditions, presentations, difficulties and degrees of cooperation with particular emphasis on trauma presentations. Clinical Component - Case presentations drawn from each student's own clinical experience. Radiography - Further clinical experience in radiography of the regions developed in previous clinical units. And 1 of the following - Ultrasound - Clinical experience in a range of commonly performed procedures in obstetrics and gynaecology (O&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. |
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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 through 4 type patients and develop clinical skills in a third imaging modality. |
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 - 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Clinical Centre Evaluations - Modality 1 (2 [20/30]) 50%, 3rd Modality 25%, Supervisor Evaluation 15%, Workbook 10%. 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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