MRS526 Advanced Tomographic Imaging (8)

This subject explores the advanced concepts and innovations associated with tomographic imaging. It will examine the principles and applications of frontier technologies in computed tomography (CT), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), positron emission tomography (PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and hybrid technologies. Tomographic imaging principles and procedures will be explored and critically analysed within the context of clinical applications associated with advances in computer and data science, instrumentation, and physics. State-of-the-art protocols and procedures that optimise efficiencies, outcomes, costs or radiation dose will also be explored.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MRS526. 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

One session

School

School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Only available to students enrolled in the Master of Advanced Medical Radiation Practice.

Assumed Knowledge

Undergraduate degree in MRS and clinical experience in MRS.

Incompatible Subjects

MRS564, MRS565

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to analyse and explain the use of the principles and applications of tomographic imaging;
  • be able to critically evaluate the concepts of the technological advances in CT, MRI, SPECT, PET and hybrid systems;
  • be able to apply evidence-based insight and knowledge to the principles of tomography within the clinical and research environments to optimise protocols and outcomes; and
  • be able to identify and evaluate opportunities for, and applications of, advances in tomography to inform protocol development.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • MODULE 1: CT
  • Advances in and pharmacologic principles of contrast media;
  • Dose reduction strategies;
  • Reconstruction techniques and 3D/4D data display;
  • Advances in detector technology; and
  • Developing optimised protocols.
  • MODULE 2: SPECT AND SPECT/CT
  • Solid state / semi-conductor detectors;
  • Image processing algorithms;
  • Collimation;
  • Dynamic SPECT;
  • Quantitation; and
  • Developing optimised protocols.
  • MODULE 3: PET AND PET/CT
  • quantitative tools;
  • Qetector technology;
  • Time of flight and 3D acquisition;
  • Total body PET; and
  • Developing optimised protocols.
  • MODULE 4: MRI AND PET/MRI
  • Advances in and pharmacologic principles of contrast media;
  • Novel sequences;
  • Design (department and equipment) considerations for PET/MRI; and
  • Developing optimised protocols.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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