RAD220 Radiological Imaging 4 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Medical Radiation Science (MEDRA)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject considers the radiographic contrast media and the techniques and protocols required for mammographic examinations and contrast media examinations of the gastro-intestinal tract, genito-urinary tract and biliary tract. The subject includes a structured clinical practicum component in appropriate medical imaging departments.
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: RAD220
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Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Restricted to BAppSc(Medical Imaging) students
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
On-campus component
discuss the types, properties, reactions to and general applications of, radiological contrast media.
describe and justify the examination techniques and protocols of mammography, the gastro-intestinal tract, genito-urinary tract and biliary tract.
discuss and justify the imaging protocol and technique implications applicable to the major indications of the imaging examinations covered in this subject.
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.
Clinical practicum component
Upon successful completion of this subject, students will have:
gained, under close supervision, a clinical experience of routine mammography examinations and examinations of the gastro-intestinal tract, genito-urinary tract and biliary tract.
consolidated, under general supervision, experience of routine, examinations of the visceral structures of the thorax and abdomen and all skeletal structures and multiple trauma examinations.
consolidated experience of a variety of patient handling and communication skills appropriate to the clinical setting.
gained experience of clinical problem solving skills.
consolidated, under supervision, skills to correctly interpret clinical requests, perform appropriate examinations and critically evaluate the diagnostic quality and efficiency of radiographs produced.
consolidated the professional attitudes, ethics, communication skills and personal behaviour which contribute to the successful working relationship within the health care team.
administered appropriate patient preparation and care relevant to basic plain and contrast examinations.
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 - effect on patient mobility. - effect on radiographic parameters, as applicable. basic projections/image series/techniques. - patient preparation/care - applicable contrast media types, doses and methods of introduction. - 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 and techniques, as applicable. eg.: - age related techniques - trauma protocols - abnormality specific protocols Clinical practicum component Students will undertake one clinical practicum block of five weeks duration during this subject. 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 experience 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 all skeletal structures, multiple trauma examinations, mammographic and basic contrast 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 Contrast Media - classifications - properties - reactions - applications Gastro-intestinal system - barium and water soluble swallow - single and double contrast meal and small bowel examination - single and double contrast enema Genito-urinary system - intravenous urography - cysto-urethography - retrograde pyelography - hysterosalpingography - antegrade pyelography Biliary system - operative/t-tube cholangiography - intravenous cholangiography - ERCP Mammography
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.