RAD210 Radiological Imaging 3 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Medical Radiation Science (MEDRA)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject considers the radiographic techniques and protocols required for non-contrast examinations of the bony thorax, spine, skull and face and advanced radiographic techniques and protocols associated with multiple trauma examinations. The subject includes a structured clinical practicum component in appropriate medical imaging departments.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: RAD210
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Restricted to BAppSc(Medical Imaging) students
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
On-campus component
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
describe the non-contrast examination techniques and protocols of the bony thorax, spine, skull and face.
discuss and justify the imaging protocol and technique modifications applicable to the major indications of the imaging examinations covered in this subject.
discuss and justify the imaging protocol and technique modifications applicable to multiple trauma examinations.
discuss and justify the routine protocols and common alternative techniques that may be used when undertaking the imaging examinations covered in this subject.
identify normal anatomical structures and alignment, and common pathological and traumatic conditions, as may be demonstrated radiographically by the examinations discussed in this subject.
discuss and justify the imaging protocol and technique modifications applicable to multiple trauma examinations
Clinical practicum component
On successful completion of this subject, students will have:
gained, under close supervision, clinical experience of routine, non-contrast examinations of the bony thorax, spine, skull and face.
gained, under close supervision, clinical experience of multiple trauma examinations.
consolidated, under general supervision, experience of routine, non-contrast examinations of the visceral structures of the thorax and abdomen and the skeletal structures of the upper and lower limbs, pelvis and bony thorax.
consolidated experience of a variety of patient handling and communication skills appropriate to the clinical setting.
gained experience of clinical problem solving skills.
consolidated 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:
On-campus component 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 affect on patient mobility. affect 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 and specialised projections and techniques, as applicable. eg: trauma protocol mobile and theatre protocol abnormality specific protocol Clinical practicum component Students will undertake two clinical practicum blocks during this subject, of five weeks duration. Clinical experience is structured so that: students undertake only those examinations covered on campus prior to each practicum. for medico-legal reasons, students may only observe and/or assist with examinations not covered on campus prior to each practicum. Students shall not perform examinations not covered on campus prior to each practicum. During each clinical practicum, students will: 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. under supervision, assist with and perform plain radiographic examinations of the visceral structures of the thorax and abdomen and the skeletal structures of the upper and lower limbs, pelvis and bony thorax, the spine, skull and face and multiple trauma examinations. 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. Examinations 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
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.
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.