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MRSC5005: Professional Practice Radiography 2

2024 unit information

This unit of study will develop the student's knowledge of the professional practice of diagnostic radiography, predominantly of the axial skeleton. The techniques covered will build upon routine procedures that the student will encounter in the workplace. Anatomy, physiology and pathology will be integrated with corresponding imaging 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.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Medicine and Health

Study level Postgraduate
Academic unit Clinical Imaging
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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MRSC5001
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. discuss the fundamentals of practice for diagnostic radiography related to the femur, hip, pelvis, abdomen/urinary systems, cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar and sacral spine, and identify pathologies associated with these body areas
  • LO2. discuss the fundamentals of practice for computed tomography: parameters, protocols and radiation protection as related to the role of a diagnostic radiographer
  • LO3. utilise theoretical knowledge of the anatomy displayed in cross sectional anatomy imaging of the chest, abdomen and pelvis
  • LO4. acquire an ongoing knowledge of the role diagnostic radiography plays in the care of patients for a range of clinical presentations related to the topics listed in learning outcome 1
  • LO5. utilise theoretical knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, pathology and cross sectional anatomy of the male and female reproductive systems and the urinary systems
  • LO6. demonstrate an awareness of the importance of effective communication and radiation dose in clinically focussed academic settings
  • LO7. demonstrate an awareness of the importance of employing appropriate occupational health and safety work practices in preparation for clinical placement
  • LO8. apply the discipline specific theoretical principles of practice to the clinically focussed academic setting.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2a 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 Early 2020
Normal day Cumberland, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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