Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Medical Radiations Physics 1

Credit Points: 12.00

Important Information:

 

 


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ONPS2343

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016

ONPS2343

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Dr Pradip Deb

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7324

Course Coordinator Email: pradip.deb@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 201.08.023

Course Coordinator Availability: Appointments arranged via email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Concurrent Study

You should undertake following course/s at the same time as this course as it contains areas of knowledge and skills which are implemented together in practice.

AND

OR

OR

Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.

Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.


Course Description

Knowledge of radiations physics and instrumentation is essential to clinical practice in medical radiations. This course provides an introduction to radiation physics for the streams of medical radiations. You will be introduced to the concepts of ionising radiations, its production and detection, as well as instrumentation.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcome for BP321 Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (aligned to the Accreditation Standards of the Medical Radiations Practice Board of Australia):

Standard 1

  • Use clinical information management systems appropriately (1.b)
  • Understand and apply the different methods of imaging and treatment (1.c)
  • Perform magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (1.i)
  • Perform ultrasound imaging (1.j)

Standard 1A

  • Perform projection radiography examinations in a range of settings (1A.a)

Standard 1B

  • Perform nuclear medicine examinations and therapies (1B.b)

Standard 1C

  • Perform treatment planning (1C.c)

Standard 5

  • Perform and provide safe radiation practice (5.a)
  • Protect and enhance patient/client safety (5.b)
  • Maintain safety of the workplace and associated environments (5.d)


On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Describe and explain atomic physics, electromagnetic production and radioactive decay processes.
  2. Describe and explain the production and generation of ionising and non-ionising radiation forms.
  3. Describe and explain the design, construction and materials used in x-ray tubes and high voltage generators.
  4. Describe and explain the application of ionising and non-ionising radiation forms in the generation of images in medical radiations.
  5. Demonstrate theoretical knowledge and the practical application of radiation safety skills.
  6. Analyse fundamental theory of technology and physics in Medical Radiations using discipline-specific terminology and mathematical principles.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Online SAQ
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2 & 6

Assessment Task 2: Labs
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6

Assessment Task 3: Problem Solving Assignment
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6

Assessment Task 4: Oral Assessment
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.