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Master of Diagnostic Radiography – MADIARAD1000

Master of Diagnostic Radiography

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Course MADIARAD-01: Credit points for award: 96
On-campus: full-time, 4 semesters

Year 1 (first offered 2017)

Semester 1
BIOS5092 Bio Sciences for Health Professionals

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Peter Knight Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2hr lecture, 2hr practical/week and independent learning activities Assessment: Mid-semester exam (40%), end-semester exam (60%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit introduces the fundamentals of Anatomy (structure), Physiology (function) and Pathophysiology (disease processes) of the major systems of the human body. The knowledge and skills acquired will enhance the health science student's ability to engage in case study-based problem-solving and to develop their clinical reasoning skills. The unit also examines the essential principles of infection control in health care practice and the immune system, highlighting the role of the immune system in disease production and prevention, in response to trauma and in neoplasia. Material will be presented in lectures, practical sessions and online. This unit includes laboratory classes in which human cadavers are studied.
Textbooks
Kelley and Petersen (2013) Sectional anatomy for imaging professionals (3rd edition); Generalist tertiary level Physiology and Anatomy textbooks are also recommended as references.
MRSC5001 Professional Practice Radiography 1

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Mark McEntee Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2-hrs in-class teaching/week used to stage and pace your learning, 1-hr practical/week, 1-hr image interpretation tutorial Assessment: Pre-clinical practical test (30%), Continuous assessment tasks (40%), Post-clinical practical test (30%) Practical field work: Practical classes will provide students with experience in positioning techniques and image interpretation. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Pre-reading of material in advance of attendance is mandatory.
This unit of study introduces the student the professional practice of diagnostic radiography of the chest, upper and lower limb. The techniques covered will include routine procedures that the student will encounter in the clinical setting. Radiographic anatomy and pathology will be integrated with corresponding radiographic techniques. This unit will apply the evidence base theory to practice and integrate basic applied sciences to imaging techniques. Students will be expected to supplement and broaden their learning by pre-reading before class, and independent research on relevant topics.
Pre-reading of material in advance of attendance is mandatory. Class time will be use to clarify and expand on evidence based practice.
Textbooks
Textbook of radiographic positioning and related anatomy / Kenneth L. Bontrager, John P. Lampignano. 7th ed., St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby/Elsevier, 2010.
MRSC5026 Clinical Studies Radiography 1

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Natalie Pollard Session: Intensive August,Intensive February,Intensive June,Intensive May,Intensive November Classes: On-campus: clinical centres Assessment: Exam (50%), and Clinical Departmental Assessment (50%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit of study is the first of four units in clinical education in which students are placed in the clinical environment within their respective professional fields. The unit will provide introductory clinical awareness, develop interpersonal skills and allow the application of theory to practice. The role of a diagnostic radiographer will be integrated with the professional practice subjects.
Textbooks
Students will be supplied with workbooks and clinical competency manuals
MRSC5045 Medical Radiation Science 1 Radiography

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Patrick Brennan Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x2-hr lecture/week Prohibitions: MRSC5002 Assessment: Group presentation (40%), 1-hr exam (60%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study, which has both common and discipline related material specific to Diagnostic Radiography, introduces the student to ionizing radiation and its interactions with matter. The physical principles of the appropriate use of ionizing radiations in the medical radiation sciences including its radio-biological effects will be covered. The student will be introduced to the fundamental principles of radiation protection and equipment. Cellular biology applicable to the medical radiation sciences will be covered.
Textbooks
Seeram E. & Brennan PC, Radiation Protection in Diagnostic X-Ray Imaging Includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access, 2016, Jones & Bartlett Learning, Sudbury (USA).
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
MRSC5003 Foundations of Health Care Practice

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Sarah Lewis Session: Semester 2 Classes: 2-hr lecture/week Assessment: Mid semester exam (25%), summative group presentation (35%) and final exam (40%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study introduces students to the ethical, legal and psycho-social issues surrounding the safe delivery of medical radiation sciences in the Australian healthcare system. Modules within the unit are applied to medical radiation sciences and will cover the following: healthcare ethics, legal aspects of practice, risk management and quality assurance, radiation considerations, the Australian healthcare system, social factors and models of health, as well as specific health psychology topics.
Textbooks
Forrester K and Griffiths D, Essentials of Law for Health Professionals (3rd ed), Elsevier Australia (2010)
MRSC5005 Professional Practice Radiography 2

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Mrs Susan Miller Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x3-hr lecture/week, 1x2-hr tutorial/practical/week Prerequisites: MRSC5001 Assessment: Mid semester exam (20%), practical skills exam (30%) and final exam (50%) Practical field work: Practical classes will provide students with experience in positioning techniques and examine the impact of technique factors on image quality. Tutorials examine image evaluation and pathology. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study will develop the student's knowledge in the professional practice of diagnostic radiography of the axial skeleton. The techniques covered will build upon routine procedures that the student will encounter in the workplace, and focus on the axial skeleton, abdomen and pelvis. Anatomy, physiology and pathology will be integrated with corresponding techniques of selected body systems. Planar anatomy and imaging will be included as appropriate. Students will be expected to supplement and broaden their learning by independent research on relevant topics.
MRSC5027 Clinical Studies Radiography 2

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Natalie Pollard Session: Intensive August,Intensive February,Intensive June,Intensive November Classes: On-campus: Clinical centres, 2 hour briefing, 1 hour debriefing Prerequisites: MRSC5026 Assessment: Practical Exam (50%) and Clinical Departmental Assessment (50%) Practical field work: Whole day OCSE Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit of study is the second of four units in clinical education in which students are placed in the clinical environment. This unit will build upon student's ability to achieve competence in performing routine radiographic procedures as integrated with the professional practice subjects.
Textbooks
Students will be supplied with workbooks
MRSC5048 Simulated and Interprofessional Learning

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Warren Reed Session: Semester 2 Classes: simulation clinic, netradct, vert throughout semester, image critiquing workshop Prerequisites: MRSC5026 Assessment: reflective journal (30%), modified clinical assessment form (35%), in-class online mcq examination (35%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study aims to further allow students the opportunity to develop their clinical radiography skills in a supportive learning environment. This WIL unit of study will be run on campus involving the use of simulated learning and the opportunity for inter-professional learning experiences. Students will be able to access the on campus simulation clinic, in addition to NetradCT and VERT facilities. Students will undertake activities to assist in the further development of more complex patient communication, teamwork and professionalism skills. Beginning CT skills will also be introduced in this unit of study.
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Year 2 (first offered 2018)

Semester 1
MRSC5013 Professional Practice Radiography 3

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Warren Reed Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2 hrs lectures/week, 4 hrs of tutorials/semester Prerequisites: MRSC5005 Assessment: Group assignment (30%), class test (20%) and final exam (50%) Practical field work: Practical classes will provide students with experience in positioning techniques and pathology Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study will continue to develop the student's knowledge in the professional practice of diagnostic radiography. The techniques covered will introduce more specialised procedures that the student will encounter in the workplace. Anatomy, physiology and pathology will be integrated with corresponding imaging techniques of selected body systems such as the GIT and CNS. Dedicated planar anatomy and imaging will be included for selected body systems. Students will be expected to supplement and broaden their learning by independent research on relevant topics, such as trauma imaging
Textbooks
Carver, E and Carver, B/Medical Imaging - Techniques, Reflection and Evaluation/2006/
MRSC5028 Clinical Studies Radiography 3

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Natalie Pollard Session: Intensive August,Intensive February,Intensive June,Intensive May,Intensive November Classes: clinical centres, 2 hr briefing, 1 hr debriefing class Prerequisites: MRSC5027 Assessment: Group assignment(50%) and Clinical Departmental Assessment (50%) Mode of delivery: Professional practice
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit of study is the third of four units in clinical education in which students are placed in the clinical environment. This unit will consolidate the student's competence in routine radiographic procedures and allow a broadening of knowledge and experience in more specialised procedures and modalities. The development of lifelong learning and professional skills are encouraged.
Textbooks
Online resources will be provided to students
MRSC5038 Medical Radiation Science 2 Radiography

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Steven Meikle Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2-hr teaching/week, directed independent work Prerequisites: MRSC5045 Assessment: Mid semester 1-hr quiz (40%) and 2-hr end semester exam (60%) Practical field work: 2-hr practicals in weeks 4 and 7 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study is the second of three units which cover the physical principles of the appropriate use of ionizing radiation and quality management in diagnostic radiography. It builds on the foundations in radiation physics established in Medical Radiation Science 1 and introduces the key topics of Digital Imaging, tomographic image reconstruction and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. It also forms the basis for a more detailed study of the instrumentation, calibration and quantitative methods relevant to the medical radiation sciences, which are introduced in the discipline specific topics in this unit and expanded upon in Medical Radiation Science Radiography 3.
and: MRSC5049 Advanced Clinical Reasoning in MRS (unit available 2018)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
MRSC5014 Professional Practice Radiography 4

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Warren Reed Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x2hr lecture/week and 1x2hr practical/week or directed independent work Prerequisites: MRSC5013 Assessment: Health Collaboration Challenge (HCC) (20%), Reflective Journal 10%, Final exam (70%) Practical field work: Practical classes will provide students with experience in positioning techniques and pathology Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This is the final unit of study that will complete the student's learning in the professional practice of diagnostic radiography. Angiography (conventional, CTA, MRA), stroke and cardiac imaging and interventional techniques will be covered along with operating theatre radiography, accident and emergency radiography, paediatric radiography and imaging of the elderly. The techniques covered will include routine procedures that the student will encounter in the clinical setting with particular focus on advanced techniques. Students will critically explore variations in techniques found in the clinical setting using a problem solving approach. Students will critically evaluate current practice from an evidence-based perspective. Students will be expected to supplement and broaden their learning by independent research on relevant topics
Textbooks
Bontrager KL & Lampignano J, Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy (6th ed), Mosby Elsevier, St Louis (2005)
MRSC5029 Clinical Studies Radiography 4

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Natalie Pollard Session: Intensive August,Intensive February,Intensive June,Intensive November Classes: Briefing and Debriefing classes of 1-2hrs each. Prerequisites: MRSC5028 Assessment: Case Study (50%), Clinical Departmental Assessment (50%) Practical field work: Clinical Placement Mode of delivery: Professional practice
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This is the final unit of study in clinical education in which students are placed in the clinical environment. This unit provides the student with additional exposure and practice of more complex procedures. At the completion of this unit of study students should be competent in the knowledge and skills required for graduate practitioner entry into the diagnostic radiography profession.
Textbooks
Online resources will be provided to students
MRSC5039 Medical Radiation Science 3 Radiography

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Dale Bailey Session: Semester 2 Classes: 2-hr lecture/week, on-line reading and research, directed independent work, collaborative group work. Prerequisites: MRSC5038 Assessment: Practicals (20%), Mid semester exam (30%) and final exam (50%) Practical field work: 4x practical sessions contributing 20% to overall mark Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study is the final of three medical radiation science units. It consolidates and extends the students‘ knowledge of foundational radiation physics into more specialised topics related to the practice of diagnostic radiography
Textbooks
Bushberg, J. T., et al. (2002). The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging. 2nd edition, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
and: MRSC5050 Advanced Practice in MRS (unit available 2018)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Master of Diagnostic Radiography - last offered 2017

Course MADIARAD-01: Credit points for award: 96
On-campus: full-time, 4 semesters

Year 1 (first offered 2017)

Semester 1
BIOS5092 Bio Sciences for Health Professionals

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Peter Knight Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2hr lecture, 2hr practical/week and independent learning activities Assessment: Mid-semester exam (40%), end-semester exam (60%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit introduces the fundamentals of Anatomy (structure), Physiology (function) and Pathophysiology (disease processes) of the major systems of the human body. The knowledge and skills acquired will enhance the health science student's ability to engage in case study-based problem-solving and to develop their clinical reasoning skills. The unit also examines the essential principles of infection control in health care practice and the immune system, highlighting the role of the immune system in disease production and prevention, in response to trauma and in neoplasia. Material will be presented in lectures, practical sessions and online. This unit includes laboratory classes in which human cadavers are studied.
Textbooks
Kelley and Petersen (2013) Sectional anatomy for imaging professionals (3rd edition); Generalist tertiary level Physiology and Anatomy textbooks are also recommended as references.
MRSC5001 Professional Practice Radiography 1

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Mark McEntee Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2-hrs in-class teaching/week used to stage and pace your learning, 1-hr practical/week, 1-hr image interpretation tutorial Assessment: Pre-clinical practical test (30%), Continuous assessment tasks (40%), Post-clinical practical test (30%) Practical field work: Practical classes will provide students with experience in positioning techniques and image interpretation. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Pre-reading of material in advance of attendance is mandatory.
This unit of study introduces the student the professional practice of diagnostic radiography of the chest, upper and lower limb. The techniques covered will include routine procedures that the student will encounter in the clinical setting. Radiographic anatomy and pathology will be integrated with corresponding radiographic techniques. This unit will apply the evidence base theory to practice and integrate basic applied sciences to imaging techniques. Students will be expected to supplement and broaden their learning by pre-reading before class, and independent research on relevant topics.
Pre-reading of material in advance of attendance is mandatory. Class time will be use to clarify and expand on evidence based practice.
Textbooks
Textbook of radiographic positioning and related anatomy / Kenneth L. Bontrager, John P. Lampignano. 7th ed., St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby/Elsevier, 2010.
MRSC5026 Clinical Studies Radiography 1

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Natalie Pollard Session: Intensive August,Intensive February,Intensive June,Intensive May,Intensive November Classes: On-campus: clinical centres Assessment: Exam (50%), and Clinical Departmental Assessment (50%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit of study is the first of four units in clinical education in which students are placed in the clinical environment within their respective professional fields. The unit will provide introductory clinical awareness, develop interpersonal skills and allow the application of theory to practice. The role of a diagnostic radiographer will be integrated with the professional practice subjects.
Textbooks
Students will be supplied with workbooks and clinical competency manuals
MRSC5045 Medical Radiation Science 1 Radiography

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Patrick Brennan Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x2-hr lecture/week Prohibitions: MRSC5002 Assessment: Group presentation (40%), 1-hr exam (60%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study, which has both common and discipline related material specific to Diagnostic Radiography, introduces the student to ionizing radiation and its interactions with matter. The physical principles of the appropriate use of ionizing radiations in the medical radiation sciences including its radio-biological effects will be covered. The student will be introduced to the fundamental principles of radiation protection and equipment. Cellular biology applicable to the medical radiation sciences will be covered.
Textbooks
Seeram E. & Brennan PC, Radiation Protection in Diagnostic X-Ray Imaging Includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access, 2016, Jones & Bartlett Learning, Sudbury (USA).
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
MRSC5003 Foundations of Health Care Practice

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Sarah Lewis Session: Semester 2 Classes: 2-hr lecture/week Assessment: Mid semester exam (25%), summative group presentation (35%) and final exam (40%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study introduces students to the ethical, legal and psycho-social issues surrounding the safe delivery of medical radiation sciences in the Australian healthcare system. Modules within the unit are applied to medical radiation sciences and will cover the following: healthcare ethics, legal aspects of practice, risk management and quality assurance, radiation considerations, the Australian healthcare system, social factors and models of health, as well as specific health psychology topics.
Textbooks
Forrester K and Griffiths D, Essentials of Law for Health Professionals (3rd ed), Elsevier Australia (2010)
MRSC5005 Professional Practice Radiography 2

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Mrs Susan Miller Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x3-hr lecture/week, 1x2-hr tutorial/practical/week Prerequisites: MRSC5001 Assessment: Mid semester exam (20%), practical skills exam (30%) and final exam (50%) Practical field work: Practical classes will provide students with experience in positioning techniques and examine the impact of technique factors on image quality. Tutorials examine image evaluation and pathology. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study will develop the student's knowledge in the professional practice of diagnostic radiography of the axial skeleton. The techniques covered will build upon routine procedures that the student will encounter in the workplace, and focus on the axial skeleton, abdomen and pelvis. Anatomy, physiology and pathology will be integrated with corresponding techniques of selected body systems. Planar anatomy and imaging will be included as appropriate. Students will be expected to supplement and broaden their learning by independent research on relevant topics.
MRSC5027 Clinical Studies Radiography 2

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Natalie Pollard Session: Intensive August,Intensive February,Intensive June,Intensive November Classes: On-campus: Clinical centres, 2 hour briefing, 1 hour debriefing Prerequisites: MRSC5026 Assessment: Practical Exam (50%) and Clinical Departmental Assessment (50%) Practical field work: Whole day OCSE Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit of study is the second of four units in clinical education in which students are placed in the clinical environment. This unit will build upon student's ability to achieve competence in performing routine radiographic procedures as integrated with the professional practice subjects.
Textbooks
Students will be supplied with workbooks
MRSC5048 Simulated and Interprofessional Learning

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Warren Reed Session: Semester 2 Classes: simulation clinic, netradct, vert throughout semester, image critiquing workshop Prerequisites: MRSC5026 Assessment: reflective journal (30%), modified clinical assessment form (35%), in-class online mcq examination (35%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study aims to further allow students the opportunity to develop their clinical radiography skills in a supportive learning environment. This WIL unit of study will be run on campus involving the use of simulated learning and the opportunity for inter-professional learning experiences. Students will be able to access the on campus simulation clinic, in addition to NetradCT and VERT facilities. Students will undertake activities to assist in the further development of more complex patient communication, teamwork and professionalism skills. Beginning CT skills will also be introduced in this unit of study.
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Year 2 (first offered 2018)

Semester 1
MRSC5013 Professional Practice Radiography 3

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Warren Reed Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2 hrs lectures/week, 4 hrs of tutorials/semester Prerequisites: MRSC5005 Assessment: Group assignment (30%), class test (20%) and final exam (50%) Practical field work: Practical classes will provide students with experience in positioning techniques and pathology Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study will continue to develop the student's knowledge in the professional practice of diagnostic radiography. The techniques covered will introduce more specialised procedures that the student will encounter in the workplace. Anatomy, physiology and pathology will be integrated with corresponding imaging techniques of selected body systems such as the GIT and CNS. Dedicated planar anatomy and imaging will be included for selected body systems. Students will be expected to supplement and broaden their learning by independent research on relevant topics, such as trauma imaging
Textbooks
Carver, E and Carver, B/Medical Imaging - Techniques, Reflection and Evaluation/2006/
MRSC5028 Clinical Studies Radiography 3

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Natalie Pollard Session: Intensive August,Intensive February,Intensive June,Intensive May,Intensive November Classes: clinical centres, 2 hr briefing, 1 hr debriefing class Prerequisites: MRSC5027 Assessment: Group assignment(50%) and Clinical Departmental Assessment (50%) Mode of delivery: Professional practice
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit of study is the third of four units in clinical education in which students are placed in the clinical environment. This unit will consolidate the student's competence in routine radiographic procedures and allow a broadening of knowledge and experience in more specialised procedures and modalities. The development of lifelong learning and professional skills are encouraged.
Textbooks
Online resources will be provided to students
MRSC5038 Medical Radiation Science 2 Radiography

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Steven Meikle Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2-hr teaching/week, directed independent work Prerequisites: MRSC5045 Assessment: Mid semester 1-hr quiz (40%) and 2-hr end semester exam (60%) Practical field work: 2-hr practicals in weeks 4 and 7 Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study is the second of three units which cover the physical principles of the appropriate use of ionizing radiation and quality management in diagnostic radiography. It builds on the foundations in radiation physics established in Medical Radiation Science 1 and introduces the key topics of Digital Imaging, tomographic image reconstruction and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. It also forms the basis for a more detailed study of the instrumentation, calibration and quantitative methods relevant to the medical radiation sciences, which are introduced in the discipline specific topics in this unit and expanded upon in Medical Radiation Science Radiography 3.
and: MRSC5049 Advanced Clinical Reasoning in MRS (unit available 2018)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
MRSC5014 Professional Practice Radiography 4

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Warren Reed Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x2hr lecture/week and 1x2hr practical/week or directed independent work Prerequisites: MRSC5013 Assessment: Health Collaboration Challenge (HCC) (20%), Reflective Journal 10%, Final exam (70%) Practical field work: Practical classes will provide students with experience in positioning techniques and pathology Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This is the final unit of study that will complete the student's learning in the professional practice of diagnostic radiography. Angiography (conventional, CTA, MRA), stroke and cardiac imaging and interventional techniques will be covered along with operating theatre radiography, accident and emergency radiography, paediatric radiography and imaging of the elderly. The techniques covered will include routine procedures that the student will encounter in the clinical setting with particular focus on advanced techniques. Students will critically explore variations in techniques found in the clinical setting using a problem solving approach. Students will critically evaluate current practice from an evidence-based perspective. Students will be expected to supplement and broaden their learning by independent research on relevant topics
Textbooks
Bontrager KL & Lampignano J, Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy (6th ed), Mosby Elsevier, St Louis (2005)
MRSC5029 Clinical Studies Radiography 4

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Natalie Pollard Session: Intensive August,Intensive February,Intensive June,Intensive November Classes: Briefing and Debriefing classes of 1-2hrs each. Prerequisites: MRSC5028 Assessment: Case Study (50%), Clinical Departmental Assessment (50%) Practical field work: Clinical Placement Mode of delivery: Professional practice
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This is the final unit of study in clinical education in which students are placed in the clinical environment. This unit provides the student with additional exposure and practice of more complex procedures. At the completion of this unit of study students should be competent in the knowledge and skills required for graduate practitioner entry into the diagnostic radiography profession.
Textbooks
Online resources will be provided to students
MRSC5039 Medical Radiation Science 3 Radiography

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Dale Bailey Session: Semester 2 Classes: 2-hr lecture/week, on-line reading and research, directed independent work, collaborative group work. Prerequisites: MRSC5038 Assessment: Practicals (20%), Mid semester exam (30%) and final exam (50%) Practical field work: 4x practical sessions contributing 20% to overall mark Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study is the final of three medical radiation science units. It consolidates and extends the students‘ knowledge of foundational radiation physics into more specialised topics related to the practice of diagnostic radiography
Textbooks
Bushberg, J. T., et al. (2002). The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging. 2nd edition, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
and: MRSC5050 Advanced Practice in MRS (unit available 2018)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS