MRS581 Image Guided Therapy (16)

Image guided therapy is the use of any form of medical imaging to plan, perform, and evaluate therapeutic interventions (these include surgery, radiation therapy and medical therapies). Image guided therapy techniques help to make interventions less invasive and drives precision medicine. In the context of this subject, the focus will be on the state-of-the-art imaging technologies that comprise molecular imaging: PET, SPECT, MRI, CT and Ultrasound.

This subject has an advanced practice focus to build skills and capabilities beyond the established scope of practice. The subject provides a focus on recent innovation and development in image guided therapy, detailing the theory and translational application. The subject aims to provide a rich understanding of the principles and practice within a context of capability application in advanced practice.

Availability

Year-long Period 1 (31)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MRS581. 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

Master of Medical Radiation Science (with specialisations)
Master of Advanced Medical Radiation Practice

Assumed Knowledge

Undergraduate degree and clinical experience in medical radiation sciences.

Subject Relationships

MRS580 replaced by MRS581

Incompatible Subjects

MRS580

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate advanced understanding of the principles and applications of image guided therapy;
  • be able to demonstrate strong conceptual understanding of technologies driving image guided therapy through knowledge synthesis;
  • be able to apply the principles of image guided therapy from the context of therapeutic intervention and patient outcomes;
  • be able to develop and critically appraise robust frameworks to support decision making and application of image guided therapy, and
  • be able to demonstrate command of and critically reflect on the legal, social and ethical implications of image guided therapy within the context of advanced practice.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • MODULE 1: PRINCIPLES OF IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY
  • understanding image guided therapy landscape;
  • principles of individual and hybrid modalities; and
  • concepts of theranostics.
  • MODULE 2: APPLICATIONS OF IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY
  • oncology;
  • neurosurgery; and
  • other applications.

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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