CONTACT CSU

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2017

MIS310 Radiological Instrumentation 3 (8)

Abstract

This subject will provide knowledge and understanding of the physical components instrumentation and principles of specialised areas of medical imaging of computed tomography (CT), angiography, mammography and other specialised modalities. The understanding of these principles will enable the ability to optimise the equipment when undertaking various imaging examinations. Knowledge of these principles will also allow adoption of examination protocols to best suit the patient and the imaging examination objectives.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: MIS310
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Biomedical Sciences

Assumed Knowledge

MIS220

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in B App Sc (Medical Imaging) course

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
? be able to explain and assess the basic design and practical working conditions of the instruments covered in this subject
? be able to critically assess the capabilities, specifications and descriptions used in characterising instruments covered by this subject
? be able to discuss radiation factors that affect patient dose and image quality aspects of each modality covered
? be aware of the safe working conditions of each type of instrument in regard to electromechanical safety and in regard to appropriate regulations, standards and guidelines
? understand and be able to implement and assess a basic quality assurance program for each of the instruments covered in the subject. In addition, be aware and able to make basic quality control tests and measurements where possible on instruments covered by this subject
? be able to interpret and critically appraise technical reports and research material concerning the instruments covered in this subject.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
? Computerised Tomography ? Angiographic equipment o Conventional Angiographic instruments o Digital Subtraction Angiography ? Mammographic equipment ? Computerised Radiography ? Photo-recording instruments ? New developments in imaging ? Specialised Miscellaneous Instruments ? Quality Assurance and Control as required for the above instrumentation.

Back

The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.