Course abbreviation: BradMedImag + Course code: 1963 +
Clayton
on-campus study only
To apply for registration as a medical imaging practitioner in Victoria, a person must obtain a Statement of Accreditation from the Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR). Successful completion of the four-year Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging will enable graduates to receive their Statement of Accreditation and apply to the Medical Radiation Technologists Board of Victoria for registration.
In 2002 it is expected that the first-year intake will be 30 students. In addition to these places, the faculty will offer a limited number of first-year places to suitably qualified overseas students on a full-fee-paying basis as well as to local students.
To be eligible for selection into the course an applicant must apply through the VTAC system and complete a Monash Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging application form.
The prerequisites for entry into radiography at Monash are:
(a) a study score of at least 25 in English (any)
(b) a study score of at least 25 in Physics
(c) a study score of at least 25 in Specialist Mathematics or Mathematical
Methods.
1. All applicants must complete a Monash Bachelor of
Radiography and Medical Imaging application form, which is to be returned to
the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences by 20 December. The
information on the form will be used to supplement that already supplied to
VTAC.
2. Selection will be made on the basis of the ENTER and will involve a
two-stage process with a middle band of approximately 20 per cent.
Applicants who have achieved a study score of at least 30 in Biology will be deemed to have an ENTER one percentage point higher. An interview may be required during the selection period in the first half of January.
Students who have not achieved their entrance qualifications in Victoria must hold qualifications which in the faculty's opinion are equivalent to those held by local candidates. The qualifications must include the same prerequisite units as those for local candidates outlined above. Such applicants must demonstrate at least the same level of academic merit as that which is required for local applicants.
Applicants presenting with either partially complete or completed tertiary qualifications will be considered for entry to the radiography course. In considering such applications, the faculty selection committee will take account of an applicant's entire academic record and motivation as evidenced by the responses in the Monash Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging application form. An interview may be required during the first half of January 2001. Applications for later-year entry may be considered. Applicants for later-year entry must clearly demonstrate to the faculty selection committee that the content of their previous studies is at least equivalent to the Monash radiography course components for which they are seeking exemption.
If you wish to apply for the Monash radiography course, please note that the
guide for prospective students which contains the appropriate application form
is published by the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), 40 Park
Street, South Melbourne, Victoria 3205. This guide is available from VTAC
in July or August and applications for courses close during September.
Non-school-leaver applicants must also complete the Monash Bachelor of
Radiography and Medical Imaging application form obtainable from the faculty
office after Monash Open Day, 6 August.
Monash University students applying solely for a transfer to the Monash
radiography course must complete the Monash internal transfer form, available
from the faculty office after 5 August 2002. A VTAC application is not necessary.
Places are available in the first year of the radiography course for international students (overseas full-fee-paying students). These students come from overseas to study in Australia under student visas and return overseas upon completion of their degree.
Selection of international students is determined on the basis of each
applicant's academic qualifications. In addition to original documentary
evidence of such qualifications, applicants may be required to attend for an
interview which would assess their verbal command of the English language.
Prospective applicants should be aware that the fee charged for the course will
be set annually, taking into account inflation and other factors.
For the protection of other students and themselves, students in the radiography course should comply with certain precautionary procedures. These consist of confidential tests for immune status (including blood tests and skin tests), receiving vaccines and having x-rays where the evidence indicates these are appropriate and there are not specific contraindications in individual cases.
This policy is in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research
Council advice that educational institutions training students in health
sciences should ensure that such students are protected as far as possible by
vaccination against risks of infection.
The faculty recommends that all students accept responsibility for having
up-to-date immunisations before commencing the radiography course.
Immunisations recommended are diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps,
rubella, tuberculosis and hepatitis B.
Prospective students should note that on enrolment, students are provided with
detailed written information and, as appropriate, counselling about the effect
that HIV or hepatitis B infection may have on the ability of health care
workers to practise their profession. In addition, arrangements will be made by
the faculty for every student to have a personal consultation early in the
first year with an infectious diseases physician. At this time, a check for
each student's immunity to diseases such as tuberculosis will be conducted and
students will be offered personal advice and counselling about infectious
diseases and their personal health.
Organisations that host clinical placements may require students to have obtained a police check regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they may be required to obtain and pay for a police check prior to undertaking the clinical placements in their course.
First semester of first year covers the essential physics, mathematics and radiation protection principles underpinning radiography, the imaging methods and clinical rationale for radiographic examinations of the upper and lower limbs and chest, patient care and communication skills - RAD1011 (Radiographic imaging and methods 1), RAD1021 (Radiologic physics) and RAD1041 (Professional skills 1). An introduction to the biological sciences and the study of the musculoskeletal system including surface anatomy and radiographic anatomy, is provided and relevant clinical practice is undertaken - RAD1031 (Radiologic biology 1) and RAD1051 (Clinical studies 1).
In second semester, students complete the imaging methods and clinical rationale for the appendicular skeleton the axial skeleton - RAD1062 (Radiographic imaging and methods 2). The study of the musculoskeletal system and associated pathology and radiographic pathology is completed in RAD1082 (Radiologic biology 2) as is the study of the psycho-social basis of illness and behaviour, patient care and infection control in radiographic practice in RAD1092 (Professional skills 2). An introduction to radiation dosimetry and radiation biology is provided in RAD1072 (Radiographic dosimetry and safety). Relevant clinical experience is undertaken in RAD1102 (Clinical studies 2).
In first semester of second year, the unit RAD2011 (Radiographic imaging and methods 3) covers the technical and physical principles underpinning fluoroscopic imaging, the radiographic imaging and clinical rationale methods for mobile imaging, paediatrics, skull, and the gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and urinary systems. In RAD2021 (Radiologic biology 3), students study the structure, function and disorders of the gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and urinary systems. Surface anatomy, radiographic anatomy including cross-sectional imaging anatomy and radiographic pathology. The principles of the pharmacology of radiographic contrast media are covered in RAD2031 (Pharmacology) and appropriate clinical experience is undertaken in RAD2041 (Clinical studies 3).
In second semester, students develop an understanding of the role of information technology (IT) in medical imaging, study the contrast examinations for the vascular system, and are introduced to digital image processing in medical imaging and computed radiography in RAD2052 (Medical imaging and methods 1 (DVI) and digital image processing 1). They study the anatomical and physiological principles pertinent to the vascular system, common disorders and the relevant imaging anatomy and angiographic pathology in RAD2062 (Radiologic biology 4). RAD2072 (Professional skills 3) provides students with the knowledge of patient care required for the contrast examinations of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, urinary and vascular system. Clinical practice in contrast radiography, and medical imaging examinations is undertaken in RAD2082 (Clinical studies 4).
In first semester of third year, RAD3011 covers the technological and physical principles underpinning computed tomography (CT), radiation protection in CT, advanced IT, CT methods for the whole body and myelography. The unit also extends the basic knowledge of digital image processing gained in second year. In RAD3031 students and cover the anatomy and physiology of nervous tissue, the spinal cord and special senses including cross-sectional radiographic anatomy and pathology. The physical principles of ultrasound, instrumentation, the biological effects of ultrasound together with scanning methods for the adult upper abdominal organs are covered in RAD3021. Relevant clinical practice in CT and general radiography is undertaken in RAD3041.
In second semester, students extend their sonographic studies into the field of male and female reproductive systems, breast and thyroid. The unit RAD3052 also introduces students to ethics in ultrasound and the application of the law and legal procedures in hospital and medical settings. RAD3062 introduces students to mammography and extends the knowledge of dosimetry gained in first year into its application to medical imaging examinations. Students will study human embryology, genetics, the structure and function of the reproductive organs, and the endocrine system in RAD3072. Clinical practice in abdominal sonography will occur in RAD3082 as well as general radiography.
This year is not semesterised. In addition to the academic program, students must undertake a professional clinical placement (PCP) to meet the hour requirements of the AIR. RAD4010 (Medical imaging and methods 3 (MRI)) covers the technological and physical principles underpinning magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), techniques and methods for MRI studies of the head and neck, spine, thoracic and abdominal regions, and extremities, the associated cross-sectional appearances and pathology. RAD4020 (Advanced medical imaging) extends either the study of sonography into the principles of obstetric and peripheral vascular imaging and methods, or multi slice computer tomography imaging and methods, computed tomography angiography (CTA) and computed tomography quality assurance(CTQA). Relevant clinical experience in sonography will be gained in the unit RAD4050 (Clinical studies 8) and in MRI and CT in RAD4040 (Clinical studies 7). The unit RAD4030 (Selective studies in medical imaging) will extend the students'' knowledge and understanding of scientific research methodologies and basic research skills in radiography and medical imaging developed in earlier units. Students will be required to undertake a selected topic that will extend their knowledge and practical research skills in an aspect of radiography and medical imaging.
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