Course Title: Imaging Anatomy

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Imaging Anatomy

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

RADI1225

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2025

Course Coordinator: Clinical Associate Professor Paul Kelly

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: paul.kelly@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 201.08.31

Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course will provide you with the knowledge required to enable you to identify anatomical structures and underlying pathologies, utilising image datasets that have been acquired from a range of diagnostic imaging modalities. It will build on your existing knowledge of anatomy introduced in Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 BIOL2529 and Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 BIOL2530, and further develop skills in anatomy recognition, and physiological relationships between anatomical structures.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s):

BP321MIP25 Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Medical Imaging)

BP321NMP25 Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Nuclear Medicine)

BP321RTP25 Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Radiation Therapy)

BP321NI Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Nuclear Medicine - Industry Practice)

PLO1 Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge across the breadth and depth of Medical Radiation practice, through the application of knowledge and concepts, in a variety of real-world settings.

PLO2 Apply evidence-based knowledge to innovate and deliver safe and effective Medical Radiation practice in a variety of contexts, using advances in both technology and determinants of health.

PLO3 Investigate and propose solutions through sound clinical reasoning for all aspects of interprofessional Medical Radiation practice while, complying with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.


Course Learning Outcomes (CLO's)

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Identify anatomical structures from images obtained through various diagnostic imaging modalities.
  2. Describe an understanding of the physiological relationship between anatomical structures.
  3. Demonstrate the effect of abnormal pathological processes on normal anatomy.
  4. Utilise anatomical DICOM datasets to support correct identification of anatomical structures.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, and individual and group activities involving the use of our imaging software packages Syngo.Via and Siemens SmartSimulator. These are complemented by self-directed online learning activities. Attendance at practicals is an expected part of demonstrating professional collaboration.

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. Relevant textbooks are available in the RMIT library and will be referred to in teaching materials. Access to the online image repository and imaging software platforms will be provided on the Canvas site along with other pre- and post-class activities.

RMIT has state of the art simulated learning facilities for student development and practice and can provide you with access to real world imaging case studies. You will participate in simulated practice within this imaging environment, in preparation for placement across all streams of medical radiation practice. 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

This course has no hurdle requirements.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: CT/MRI Structure Identification Quiz

Weighting 20%

This assessment task supports CLOs 1, & 4

Assessment Task 2: Anatomy Identification

Weighting 30%

This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, & 4

Assessment Task 3: Anatomy & Pathology Identification

Weighting 50%

This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

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.