Course Title: Medical Radiations Physics 2

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Medical Radiations Physics 2

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ONPS2344

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2006,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 2 2008,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

ONPS2344

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023

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 Prior Study

You should have satisfactorily completed following course/s before you commence this course.

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.

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.

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 builds on Medical Radiations Physics 1 to develop your knowledge of radiobiology. The foundations of radiobiology and radiation protection, biological effects and safety and legislation of ionising radiation are taught.

An introduction to digital imaging processing, relevant to the three streams of medical radiations, will be provided. This will include an introduction to Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and Hospital and Radiological Information Systems (HIS and RIS).


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes 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)

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 2

  • Practise in an ethical and professional manner, consistent with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements (2.a)

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)


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

  1. Describe and explain fundamental theory of radiobiology and radiation protection as it applies to the discipline of Medical Radiations.
  2. Describe and explain the legislation governing the use of ionizing radiation.
  3. Describe and explain the process of digital imaging processing, transfer and storage including knowledge of PACS, RIS and HIS.
  4. Apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills relating to radiation safety in the medical radiations clinical environment.
  5. Explain 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: Case Studies
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 4

Assessment Task 2: Lab works
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs 3 & 4

Assessment Task 3: Online SAQ
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 5

Assessment Task 4: Oral Assessment
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 5

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.