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MRTY3119: Imaging Through the Lifespan

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Remote

This core UOS includes content and case studies that span from foetal imaging to forensic imaging. The learning will be built around important imaging pathways for distinct patient ages and presentations. This includes: the use of ultrasound, especially for foetal and neonatal patients; the use of fluoroscopic imaging, especially for infant and paediatric imaging; plain radiographic imaging and specialised spinal imaging for scoliosis and kyphosis from infants to adolescents; comparative imaging, especially for elderly patients including bone mineral density quantification; mortuary and forensic imaging for all ages. The cases will examine the optimisation and justification for the use of non-ionising and ionising radiation imaging, the effects of dose on paediatrics as well as the sensitivities and adapatation needed for frail, young and elderly patients. The specific issues of advocacy, consent and imaging of patients of all ages, including deceased patients, will be addressed.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Clinical Imaging
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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MRTY2105
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Amanda Punch, amanda.punch@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
In-semester test (Record+) Type B in-semester exam Ultrasound Mid Semester Test
Quiz including MCQ questions
35% Week 08
Due date: 12 Apr 2022 at 09:00
1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO4 LO9
Assignment group assignment Group assignment ePoster
creating an e poster of a specific pathology/ imaging/diagnosis/treatments
40% Week 10 10 screens
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Assignment hurdle task Eposter Peer Review
Peer Review two ePosters of other groups allocated in week 10.
25% Week 13 500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
group assignment = group assignment ?
Type B in-semester exam = Type B in-semester exam ?

Assessment summary

  • Ultrasound class test: This assessment will cover the ultrasound component of this Unit of Study. It will assess your knowledge of all the ultrasound resources (lecture topics, readings and tutorials) and is held in the normal lecture time in the form of a multiple choice question test. It will also include your appreciation of ultrasound images and your efforts to recognise normal sonographic structures examined routinely (and covered in the weeks according to the timetable). Some questions will include ultrasound images, with labeled structures that you will be asked to identify.
  • e-Poster group work: To create an e-Poster case study. ePoster will be a group task with a group size of 5- 6 students contributing to the ePoster content. The topic will be allocated to your group. The ePoster consists of 10 transitions which will include 1 transition for the topic area title and table of contents and 1 transition for the reference list at the conclusion of the ePoster.
  • e-Poster Peer Review. Critique two e-posters allocated in week 10. 500 words reviewing the posters as a learning experience for you.

Further information for each assessment will be uploaded on Canvas. 

 

 

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 1. Introduction to unit; 2. Principles of ultrasound Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO9
Week 02 1. Ultrasound basics; 2. Obstetric ultrasound Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO9
Week 03 1. Neonatal ultrasound; 2. Paediatric sonography Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO9
Ultrasound principles Tutorial (2 hr) LO9
Week 04 1. U/S in women’s imaging; 2. Doppler ultrasound Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO4 LO9
Ultrasound principles Tutorial (2 hr) LO9
Week 05 Ethics Imaging Paediatrics /E poster Progress check in. Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO7 LO8
Obstetric and paediatric ultrasound Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4 LO9
Week 06 Obstetric and paediatric ultrasound Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4 LO9
1. Neonatal radiography Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO8
Week 07 1.Paediatric Radiography Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9
Week 08 Mid Semester Ultrasound Exam Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 09 Neonatal and paediatric radiography Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO8
Week 10 1. Specialised adolescent imaging including scoliosis; Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6
Neonatal and Paediatric radiography Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO8
Week 11 1. Non-accidental injury; Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO7 LO8 LO9
Paediatric Pathology Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO5 LO7 LO8 LO9
Week 12 Stroke and Aneurysm Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5 LO6 LO8 LO9
Paediatric radiography Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO5 LO7 LO8 LO9
Week 13 1. BMD; 2. Forensic radiology Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6 LO8 LO9

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance requirements:

In this unit, each student attends four two-hour tutorials, On Campus for Ultrasound and Online for Radiography tutorials. Students must attend 80% of tutorials as per faculty resolutions.

 

Work, health, and safety requirements:

Students must have been inducted into the Medical Imaging Suite.

 

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

 

Don, S., & Slovis, T. L. (2014). Musculoskeletal Imaging Strategies and Controlling Radiation Exposure. In R. Stein-Wexler (Ed.), Paediatric Orthopedic Imaging [electronic resource]. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer.

 

Frank, E. D. (2013). Osteoporosis and bone densitometry measurements [electronic resource]. Berlin; New York: Springer.

 

Haller, J. O. (2008). Pediatric uroradiology [electronic resource]. Berlin; New York: Springer.

 

Stein-Wexler, R. (2014). Pediatric Orthopedic Imaging [electronic resource] (S. L. Wootton-Gorges & M. B. Ozonoff Eds.). Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer.

 

Swischuk, L. E. (2013). Caffey's pediatric diagnostic imaging: Imaging of the cervical spine in children [electronic resource] (B. D. Coley Ed.). Philadelphia: Elsevier.

 

 

 

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

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

  • LO1. show a critical understanding of the justification and optimisation of a range of medical imaging procedures across the lifespan, from fetal and neonatal imaging through to geriatric and forensic imaging
  • LO2. demonstrate an awareness of, and the application of knowledge of imaging pathways, including the ability to use evidence based practice to justify decisions
  • LO3. explain the principles and clinical applications of ultrasound imaging, especially for pediatric and foetal imaging
  • LO4. explain the principles and clinical applications of women’s imaging
  • LO5. explain the principles and clinical applications of a range of contrast and interventional procedures, using a variety of modalities such as fluoroscopy, angiography, interventional radiology and CT
  • LO6. show an awareness and implementation of appropriate communication styles or distinct patient ages and presentations, from the very young to the very old
  • LO7. show an awareness of broad professional issues including advocacy and consent for patients of all ages, and the legal requirements related to non-accidental injury (NAI)
  • LO8. apply knowledge of pathology, including for immediate patient management where significant medical findings are found on the examination, for a range of patient presentations, especially those related to distinct age groups
  • LO9. discuss comparative imaging techniques, showing an awareness of alternative imaging (e.g. ultrasound) and functional imaging (e.g. nuclear med, PET/CT, CT perfusion, Doppler ultrasound).

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1A.1.b. Prepare the patient/client for the examination, including positioning the patient/client for the best diagnostic outcome.
National Safety and Quality Health Service - NSQHS
5. Comprehensive Care Standard
LO2
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1A.1.b. Prepare the patient/client for the examination, including positioning the patient/client for the best diagnostic outcome.
LO3
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1A.1.b. Prepare the patient/client for the examination, including positioning the patient/client for the best diagnostic outcome.
LO4
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1A.1.b. Prepare the patient/client for the examination, including positioning the patient/client for the best diagnostic outcome.
LO5
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1A.1.b. Prepare the patient/client for the examination, including positioning the patient/client for the best diagnostic outcome.
LO6
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1A.1.b. Prepare the patient/client for the examination, including positioning the patient/client for the best diagnostic outcome.
National Safety and Quality Health Service - NSQHS
5. Comprehensive Care Standard
LO7
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1A.1.b. Prepare the patient/client for the examination, including positioning the patient/client for the best diagnostic outcome.
National Safety and Quality Health Service - NSQHS
5. Comprehensive Care Standard
LO8
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1A.1.b. Prepare the patient/client for the examination, including positioning the patient/client for the best diagnostic outcome.
National Safety and Quality Health Service - NSQHS
5. Comprehensive Care Standard
LO9
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1A.1.b. Prepare the patient/client for the examination, including positioning the patient/client for the best diagnostic outcome.
National Safety and Quality Health Service -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
5 A Comprehensive Care Standard

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Last year a wonderful (25%of the class) took the trouble to complete the Unit of Study Survey for this unit and provided excellent constructive comments. While the response rate was lower than hoped for, the mean was 4.5 out of 5 for all the questions. Students enjoyed the ultrasound practicals, especially the hands-on experience. The imaging tutorials were deemed very beneficial to learning. The Eposter assignment had many positive comments as a learning experience. Thank you, 2021 students for your feedback, from Amanda and the MRTY3119 teaching team.

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