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MRTY2101: Radiographic Science 1
2025 unit information
This unit of study builds upon foundation knowledge of imaging technology and patient care. Students will be expected to apply knowledge of general radiographic projections of the appendicular skeleton, including exposure factors, to a range of patient presentations and clinical indications. Using research as evidence for best practice, students will understand the clinical challenge/question and apply their knowledge of human anatomy in order to demonstrate adaptability of plain radiographic imaging technique.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Clinical Imaging |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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MRTY1038 |
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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. demonstrate an ability to manually manipulate radiographic equipment in the context of preparing and performing a radiographic examination, including correct selection of exposures and positioning aids
- LO2. understand the relationship between exposure, attenuation, and image quality as applied to the appendicular skeleton
- LO3. demonstrate an ability to correctly process an image, including image identification parameters and image storage
- LO4. apply knowledge of human anatomy to position patients for a range of general radiographic examinations of the upper and lower limb
- LO5. identify and describe anatomical features of a resultant image relevant to the appendicular skeleton
- LO6. apply knowledge in a simulated environment of standard radiographic projections to a range of common clinical scenarios
- LO7. apply knowledge in a simulated environment of standard and specialised radiographic projections in a range of patient presentations, including paediatrics, trauma patients, and geriatric patients
- LO8. understand specific mechanisms of injury and recognise the importance of clinical information in adapting radiographic technique
- LO9. demonstrate an ability to adapt radiographic techniques to compliment clinical histories that indicate medically urgent findings on appendicular skeletal radiographs
- LO10. acquire an ongoing knowledge of the role radiographers play in the care of patients
- LO11. evaluate processes for the justification and optimisation of plain radiographic examinations, including a range of evidence
- LO12. translate the outcome of a plain radiographic examination and show an understanding of the clinical context for further/comparative imaging
- LO13. apply critical and reflective thinking to clinical scenarios, and how decisions made by radiographers impact upon the quality of clinical practice, patient care, and safety.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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