Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Introduction to Cross Sectional Imaging Applications

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

RADI1201

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2024

Course Coordinator: A/Prof Moshi Geso

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7991

Course Coordinator Email: moshi.geso@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 201.08.010


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.


Course Description

Medical radiations practitioners require knowledge and understanding of cross-sectional imaging applications, applicable to their stream. This course provides you with an introduction to the underpinning physics theory for these applications.


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

  • Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to practice (1.a)
  • 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 computed tomography (CT) imaging (1A.c)

Standard 1B

  • Perform computed tomography (CT) imaging (1B.d)

Standard 1C

  • Perform computed tomography (CT) imaging (1C.e)

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 discuss the physical principles underpinning the application of CT, MRI, and PET in the different imaging and treatment pathways across medical radiation practice
  2. Describe and discuss the principles of CT, MRI, and PET physics which ensure safety of patients and others at potential risk
  3. Apply physical principles to ensure optimum imaging parameters for CT, MRI, and PET
  4. Justify the effects of patient presentation on exposure parameters, including the principles of justification, limitation, and optimisation 


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: Tests (2)
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 2

Assessment Task 2: Reflective Essay
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

Assessment Task 3: Written Test
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 2

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.