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OLET1401: Radiological Interpretation: the Chest
2025 unit information
Students will gain an insight into radiological anatomy of the chest through medical imaging. The UoS comprises of a core 0 CP UoS called OLEO1400Radiological Interpretation: Core and a 2 CP UoS called OLET1401 Radiological Interpretation: The Chest. They will explore anatomical relationships in the chest as visualised with medical imaging. This unit is delivered online, selfpaced, facilitating students learning how to interpret radiological images of the chest. The anatomy, search skills and problem solving necessary for interpretation of chest radiographs will be taught using a case based approach. Students will demonstrate radiographic interpretation skills by completion of summative and graded online quizzes plus a written submission based on selected pathology and injury of the chest.
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 | 2 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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MRTY2102 or MRTY2106 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an understanding of basic radiographic image acquisition, chest anatomy and physiology
- LO2. identify anatomical structures, injuries, and diseases of the human body in planar chest images
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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