Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Advanced Imaging Applications 1

Credit Points: 12.00

Important Information:

 

 


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ONPS2646

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Mina Narouz

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: mina.narouz@rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses

Successful completion of:

Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.

For information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage.

Required Concurrent Study

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

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

Cross sectional imaging covers a range of modalities within the diagnostic sphere. This course builds on the fundamental knowledge of Introduction to Imaging Applications, with a focus on practical/clinical application of each modality in relation to a range of anatomical sites, and it provides you with the knowledge required for the Year 3 Clinical Practice Courses.


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)
  • Understand and apply the different methods of imaging and treatment (1.c)
  • Confirm the procedure according to clinical indicators (1.d)
  • Assess the patient’s/client’s capacity to receive care (1.e)
  • Implement techniques for patient/client stabilisation and reproducibility of procedures and outcomes (1.f)
  • Deliver patient/client care (1.g)
  • Apply knowledge of safe and effective use of medicines (1.h)
  • Perform magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (1.i)

Standard 1A

  • Perform computed tomography (CT) imaging (1A.c)

Standard 1B

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

Standard 5

  • Perform and provide safe radiation practice (5.a)
  • Protect and enhance patient/client safety (5.b)


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

  1. Critically apply knowledge of patient positioning and examination planning using a range of cross-sectional imaging modalities.
  2. Critically evaluate patient care considerations for cross-sectional imaging applications with respect to indications/contraindications, preparation and pharmaceutical requirements.
  3. Evaluate the diagnostic necessity/requirement for each cross-sectional imaging modality for a range of anatomical sites.
  4. Interpret and critically evaluate images generated with cross-sectional imaging data sets with respect to anatomical structures, pathology, artefacts and scanning parameters (for a range of anatomical sites). 
  5. Critically apply knowledge of patient safety with respect to a range of cross-sectional imaging modalities.


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: Patient Preparation & Safety Quiz
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2 & 5 

Assessment Task 2: Computed tomography (CT) Simulation Assessment 
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 4 

Assessment Task 3: Case Study Poster Assignment
Weighing 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3 

Assessment Task 4: Cross Sectional Imaging Viva Voce
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 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.