Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Diagnostic Radiography 3

Credit Points: 12.00


Course Coordinator: Karim Yacoub

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: karim.yacoub@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 201.08.29

Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses

Successful completion of

  • RADI1238 Diagnostic Radiography Practice 2 (Course ID 056429)
  • RADI1236 Diagnostic Radiography 2 (Course ID 056427) 

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.

  • RADI1239 Diagnostic Radiography Practice 3 (Course ID 056430)

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

This course will introduce you to the advanced imaging modality of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and the use of its application in Diagnostic Radiography. You will learn the principles of MRI systems and MRI Physics, equipment selection and imaging parameters, image reconstruction, and MRI patient safety and patient care. You will also learn the application of MRI images for the diagnosis of specific patient conditions 


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)

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. 

PLO2 Apply evidence-based knowledge to innovate and deliver safe and effective Radiation Therapy 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 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. 

PLO7 Collaborate with health care practitioners to evaluate, develop, and deliver innovative clinical solutions to provide holistic patient-care, as part of a multidisciplinary and interprofessional team.

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. Discuss the core principles of MRI operation, equipment selection, protocol design, and image reconstruction, that influence image acquisition.
  2. Investigate and evaluate MRI patient safety principles and patient care considerations, applicable to MRI examinations.
  3. Interpret MRI diagnostic images identifying anatomy and pathology, and evaluate their application in the diagnosis of specific patient conditions.


Overview of Learning Activities

These will be complemented by self-directed online learning. 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 and journal articles are available in the RMIT library, andlibrary and will be referred to in teaching materials. Pre- and post-class activities will be provided in electronic format on the Canvas site, including case-based scenarios for interpretation and investigation.

RMIT has state of the art medical imaging simulated learning facilities for student learning and practice, in both virtual and physical environments. You will participate in simulated practice using current imaging technology in preparation for placement across all medical imaging practice. Recordings will be maintained in accordance with our assessment, document retention and privacy policies.

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: Clinical simulation task

Weighting 30%

This assessment task supports CLO 1, 2, & 3

 

Assessment Task 2: Protocol design task

Weighting 40%

This assessment task supports CLO 1, 2 & 3

Assessment Task 3: MRI patient safety flowchart

Weighting 30%

This assessment task supports CLO 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.