Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Medical Radiation Physics

Credit Points: 12.00


Course Coordinator: Dr Pradip Deb

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7324

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

Course Coordinator Location: 201.08.23

Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses

Successful completion of

  • RADI 1221 Medical Radiation 1 (Course ID 056409)

Enforced Co-Requisite Courses

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

  • RADI1222 Medical Radiation 2 (Course ID 056410)

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 or contact your Course Coordinator.


Course Description

Knowledge of radiations physics and instrumentation is essential to clinical practice in medical radiations. This course builds on the concepts introduced in Medical Radiation 1 and broadens your knowledge in 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.

In addition, this course develops 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

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)

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

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

PLO5 Critically reflect on practitioner responsibility and accountability for professional decision making when resolving clinical challenges in Radiation Therapy, whilst seeking opportunities for ongoing professional learning. 

PLO6 Communicate clearly and sensitively with a diverse audience, utilising contemporary and traditional approaches that employ integrity, inclusivity, and culturally safe practices to advocate for the patient whilst delivering patient-centred care. 

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


Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

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

 

  1. Describe and explain the fundamental theory of the foundations of radiobiology and radiation protection as it applies to the use of radiation in medicine
  2. Define the legislation governing the use of ionising radiation in medicine .
  3. Explore the safe and effective use of medical radiation equipment and the compliant application of it across each of the divisions of practice, in line with relevant legislation
  4. Give examples of the process of digital imaging processing, transfer and storage including knowledge of PACS, RIS and HIS
  5. Explain fundamental theory of technology and physics in Medical Radiations using discipline-specific terminology and mathematical principles
  6. Build practical skills relating to radiation safety and quality assurance in the medical radiation simulated environment using theoretical knowledge.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of face to face learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, individual and group activities. These will be complemented by self-directed online learning activities. Attendance at practicals is essential for demonstrating professional communication and 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 library and will be referred to in teaching materials. Manuals for practical classes will be provided in electronic form on the Canvas site along with other pre- and post-class activities.

RMIT has state of the art simulated learning laboratories for student learning and practice, You will undertake participation in radiation safety laboratory tutorials in this simulated environment to develop your understanding of radiation production and radiation safety

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

This course has no hurdle requirements.

Assessment Task 1: Quiz

Weighting 20%

This assessment task supports CLOs  1-5

Assessment Task 2: Lab Based Assessments

Weighting 30%

This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 3 & 6

Assessment Task 3: Case study

Weighting 30%

This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, & 3

Assessment Task 4: Oral Assessment

Weighting 20%

This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3  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.