MRS110 Introductory Medical Radiation Science (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Medical Radiation Science (MEDRA)
Duration: Two sessions
Abstract:
This subject introduces the diverse array of technology required for the medical radiation sciences. It serves as a basic technological introduction to x-ray production and radiation detection. It provides an understanding of the technological requirements of quality management, safety and standards.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Port Macquarie |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Internal | Port Macquarie |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MRS110
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of and be able to correctly use appropriate terminology.
- Be able to define key terms and concepts.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of x-ray production and scintigraphic detection.
- Be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the construction, function and application of the equipment used in the medical radiation sciences.
- Be able to demonstrate a general understanding of the principles and application of radiation safety in the medical radiation sciences.
- Be able to apply the basic principles involved in x-ray production and radiation detection.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of and be able to apply the basic rules of radiographic exposure control.
- Be able to demonstrate a fundamental knowledge and be able to critically discuss factors affecting image quality.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental technological differences between the equipment used in medical radiation imaging.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of quality assurance.
- Be able to demonstrate the establishment of critical, analytical, and evaluative skills in a range of contexts including clinical problem solving, research and empirical practice, and academic and professional discourse.
- Be able to identify and develop familiarity with effective communication skills in a variety of settings using a variety of media.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Module 1: X-ray production
- Terminology
- The x-ray tube
- The x-ray beam and its production
- The use of x-rays (diagnostic and therapeutic)
Module 2: Radiographic technique
- X-ray beam attenuation and subject contrast
- Control of scattered radiation
- Exposure Control
- Image display and viewing
- Image quality
Module 3: Image production
- Image capture:- film/screen; fluoroscopy; computed radiography (CR); digital radiography (DR)
- Modulation Transfer Function
Module 4: Nuclear Medicine Science
- Radiation decay
- Radiopharmaceuticals
- Scintillation detectors
- SPECT
- PET
- Other radiation detection devices
Module 5: Equipment applications
- Fluoroscopy
- Mobiles
- Conventional tomography
- Dental x-ray
- Mammography
- Radiation therapy
Module 6: Quality assurance and department design.
- Equipment standards
- Radiation protection and dosimetry
- Electromechanical standards and quality assurance
- Room design, including radiation protection
- Basic principles of quality assurance and quality control programs
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.