MRS270 Radiological Imaging 1 (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Medical Radiation Science (MEDRA)
Duration: Two sessions
Abstract:
This subject considers the radiographic techniques and protocols required for non-contrast examinations of the visceral structures of the thorax and abdomen and of the skeletal structures of the upper and lower limbs, pelvis, spine, skull, face and bony thorax. It continues to cover the advanced radiographic techniques and protocols associated with multiple trauma examinations.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MRS270
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to describe the non-contrast examination techniques and protocols of the visceral structures of the thorax and abdomen and the skeletal structures of the upper and lower limbs, pelvis, spine, bony thorax, skull and face.
- Be able to discuss and justify the imaging protocol and technique modifications applicable to the major indications of the imaging examinations covered in this subject, including paediatrics.
- Be able to discuss and justify the routine protocols and common alternative techniques that may be used when undertaking the imaging examinations covered in this subject.
- Be able to identify normal anatomical structures and alignment, and common pathological and traumatic conditions, as may be demonstrated radiographically by the examinations discussed in this subject.
- Be able to discuss and justify the imaging protocol and technique modifications applicable to multiple trauma examinations.
- Be able to demonstrate and understanding of the appropriate action to be taken in the event of acute patient care situations.
- Be able to critically analyse professional issues.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of a variety of patient handling and communication skills appropriate to the clinical setting.
- Be able to demonstrate a wide variety of clinical problem solving skills.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the professional attitudes, ethics and personal behaviour which contribute to the successful working relationship within the health care team.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
For each anatomical region/structure examination the following aspects are covered:
- Gross anatomy - revise/consolidate.
- Radiographic anatomy - normal and common abnormal.
Overview of major (common) indications for the examinations, including:
- effect on patient mobility.
- effect on radiographic parameters, as applicable.
Basic projections/image series/techniques.
- patient preparation/care
- patient positioning, including common alternative techniques.
- immobilisation/positioning aids
- technical parameters - centring, film size, film/screen combination, collimation, grid, ffd, optimal kvp, radiation protection.
- critical assessment of anatomical alignment - patient and image appearances.
Common supplementary/specialised projections/techniques, as applicable, eg:
- age related techniques
- mobile and theatre protocol
- abnormality specific protocol
- foreign body localisation.
- trauma protocol
- mobile and theatre protocol
- abnormality specific protocol
Examinations:
- Thorax
- respiratory tract
- heart
Upper limb
- digits
- metacarpals
- carpals
- radius/ulna
- elbow
- humerus
- gleno-humeral joint
- rotator cuff muscles
- acromio-clavicular joint
- scapula
- clavicle
Lower limb
- Digits
- metatarsals
- tarsals
- ankle
- tibia/fibula
- knee/patella
- femur
- hip joint
Abdomen
- acute and plain abdomen
- kidney/ureter/bladder
Pelvis
Spine
- cervical
- thoracic
- lumbar
- sacrum/coccyx
- sacro-iliac joint
Skull
- cranial vault
- facial bones - nose, maxilla, zygoma, orbits
- mandible
- tempero-mandibular joint
- para-nasal sinuses
- dental – orthopantomogram
Thorax
- thoracic inlet
- mediastinum
- ribs
- sternum
- sternoclavicular joint
Multiple trauma protocols
- develop clinical problem solving skills.
- develop critical assessment skills regarding the application of alternative projections, techniques and protocols, as may be influenced by patient age and/or condition or equipment types available.
- develop professional attitudes and behaviour in the clinical environment.
- progressively apply and consolidate radiographic skills and techniques and patient care and communication skills in a variety of clinical settings and at an increasing level of clinical difficulty.
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 40 days duration.
students will undertake 8 weeks of placement
Specialised Resources
students may incur costs associated with workplace learning
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.