MRS576 Chest Image Interpretation (16)

The aim of this subject is to develop fundamental image interpretation knowledge and skills for conventional thoracic radiographic images using a systematic approach. Image interpretations will be correlated with relevant clinical history and informed by evidence based practice. The role and appropriateness of imaging will be considered holistically within the context of the patient's care pathway and client centred care. The image interpretation knowledge and skills developed within this subject will directly compliment current and future clinical practice for practitioners routinely using conventional thoracic radiographic images.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2 (60)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MRS576. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

Two sessions

School

School of Dentistry and Health Sciences

Assumed Knowledge

The subject assumes knowledge of radiographic technique, applied radiographic anatomy and image evaluation for conventional thoracic radiographic images

Incompatible Subjects

MRS574

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to recognise, justify and apply ethical, legislative and regulatory principles to communicate information related to significant findings;
  • be able to perform interpretations of conventional thoracic x-rays using a systematic approach to accurately describe normal, variant and abnormal radiographic appearances correlating with the clinical history;
  • be able to critically analyse image quality and radiographic positioning when reviewing conventional thoracic radiographic images;
  • be able to critically evaluate and justify the efficacy of conventional imaging correlating with the clinical history, using evidence based practice and with consideration of client centred care;
  • be able to apply clinical reasoning to identify clinical problems and formulate potential solutions to inform patient management; and
  • be able to critically reflect on individual learning needs to inform professional practice.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Overview of radiographer led and non-medical practitioner image interpretation;
  • Review of modes to communicate image interpretation and significant findings;
  • Advanced practice, medico-legal and ethical considerations for image interpretation;
  • Image perception and error;
  • Search strategies and satisfaction of search for chest image interpretation;
  • The silhouette sign and other common chest image interpretation signs;
  • Critical reflection, reflective models and action planning;
  • Thoracic radiographic projections and image evaluation;
  • Normal radiographic anatomy, organogenesis, osteogenesis and normal variants for the thorax and upper abdomen;
  • Evidence based imaging protocols, client centred approaches and alternative diagnostic techniques for thoracic imaging;
  • Pleural and diaphragm abnormalities to include clinical presentation and key abnormal radiographic features correlating with the clinical history;
  • Mediastinum and hilar abnormalities to include clinical presentation and key abnormal radiographic features correlating with the clinical history;
  • Cardiac and great vessel abnormalities to include clinical presentation and key abnormal radiographic features correlating with the clinical history;
  • Acute respiratory abnormalities to include clinical presentation and key abnormal radiographic features correlating with the clinical history;
  • Chronic airway abnormalities to include clinical presentation and key abnormal radiographic features correlating with the clinical history;
  • Neoplastic and metastatic abnormalities to include clinical presentation and key abnormal radiographic features correlating with the clinical history;
  • Iatrogenic devices, foreign bodies to include clinical presentation and key abnormal radiographic features correlating with the clinical history;
  • Thoracic trauma to include mechanism of injury, clinical presentation and key abnormal radiographic features correlating with the clinical history; and
  • Acute, chronic and traumatic abdominal abnormalities demonstrated on conventional thoracic imaging to include clinical presentation and key abnormal radiographic features correlating with the clinical history.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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