Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging) (Conversion)

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Conversion), offered by distance education, focuses on the techniques and equipment used in diagnostic radiography and in other imaging modalities, to prepare graduates for a career in this highly technical area of healthcare.

CSU's Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Conversion) course allows qualified radiographers who hold non-Australian qualifications and whose qualifications are not recognised as being an Australian three-year, full-time degree equivalent or qualified diagnostic radiographers with an academic qualification of three years full-time equivalent, for example the Diploma of Health Science (Medical Imaging) previously awarded by Charles Sturt University, or equivalent to upgrade to academic degree level.

Due to the diverse range of primary academic qualifications and experience possessed by applicants, there are three levels of entry.

The course does not include a clinical practice competence requirement.

Your course is recognised by industry

The academic content of this course may be considered by the Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR) in application for a Statement of Accreditation. Graduates may be eligible to practise in Australia providing they are able to gain the Statement of Accreditation and meet the AIR clinical practice competence requirements. Inquiries regarding this statement must be directed to the Australian Institute of Radiography.

Professionals teaching you

The course is taught by dedicated professionals with many years of collective experience in clinical radiography.They are accredited radiographers, qualified physicists and sonographers.

Credit

Applicants who have completed recognised academic courses in specialist areas of Medical Imaging, in addition to their basic qualification, may seek credit for some subjects in the course.

This course offers a maximum credit package of 128 points for prior qualification, with two levels of entry.

Candidates who satisfy the credit entry requirements at Level 1 will be granted a credit package of 96 points and be required to complete 96 points of study (equivalent to 12 subjects) to qualify for the award.

Candidates who satisfy the credit entry requirements at Level 2 will be granted a credit package of 128 points and will be required to complete a further 64 points of study (equivalent to eight subjects) to qualify for the award.

More information about credit and pathways.

Assessment of entry level

Level 1 entrants
All applicants must have successfully completed an academic course of study in Medical Imaging, and be qualified radiographers with at least two years of clinical experience. Applicants who do not hold the Diploma of Health Science (Medical Imaging) awarded by Charles Sturt University, or an equivalent Diploma from another Australian institution, will be assessed by CSU as having an academic base qualification of standing less than an AQF Diploma. Upon admission, all students are awarded a credit package of 96 points for their prior qualification.

Level 2 entrants
Applicants must hold the Diploma of Health Science (Medical Imaging) awarded by Charles Sturt University, or an equivalent Diploma from another Australian institution, and be qualified radiographers with at least two years of clinical experience. Holders of approved overseas qualifications may also be eligible to study the course. Upon admission, all students are awarded a credit package of 128 points for their prior qualification.

Additional admission requirements

Refer to the workplace learning section for information on:

• English language requirement
• Immunisation
• National Criminal Record Clearance
• Senior First Aid Certificate

No Residential Schools

There are no residential school requirements for this course. Students will not be required to attend practicums or lecture/tutorial sessions at the University.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.

National Criminal Record Check

Students may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration under the Child Protection Act 1998 as part of professional experience requirements. These checks are intended to identify people who might, because of convictions for such things as violence or sexual offences, put students/clients' personal safety or health at risk. Traffic violations and other minor offences are not of interest.

As such, prospective students should be aware that an inability to obtain a criminal record clearance or complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration may limit practicum opportunities in some organisations and industries. Furthermore, criminal convictions involving violence or sexual offences may limit continued enrolment in a course and/or employment opportunities after completing the course.

If you have any queries regarding these matters, including the opportunities available for review of a particular case, contact the Course Director.

Admission requirements

Applicants must hold CSU's Diploma of Health Science (Medical Imaging) or an equivalent Diploma from another Australian institution and be qualified radiographers with at least two years of clinical experience. Holders of approved overseas qualifications may also be eligible to study the course.

Physical capability

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Conversion) course involves physical demands on students, particularly in clinical placements. These demands include lifting of patients and equipment, moving equipment, standing and walking for most of the working day and looking at monitor screens and bright light x-ray viewing boxes.

Any students who believe that they may have difficulty with these requirements are advised to contact the Course Coordinator or the Student Equity Officer via info.csu on 1800 334 733 before enrolling.

English language proficiency

The University has minimum requirements for English language proficiency prior to entry to our courses. Some courses also have a requirement for a higher entry or exit level of English proficiency. More information on English language requirements.

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

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