Radiographic imaging and methods 3 (7 points)
(MED)
Leader: Associate Professor Marilyn Baird
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: At the successful completion of this subject, students will be able to 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the physical and technological characteristics of mobile radiography systems and photofluoroscopic and body section imaging systems 2. Appreciate the quality control procedures associated with mobile radiography and photofluoroscopic imaging systems and the clinical applications of geometric magnification 3. Explain how basic radiographic positioning methods and techniques are modified for the paediatric and geriatric patient, mobile examiniations and accident and emergency situations 4. Describe and evaluate readiographic methods for the plain film localisation of inhaled, ingested or inserted foreign bodies 5. Describe the radiographic protocols and positioning methods for contrast examinations of the gastrointestinal, hepato-biliary and urinary systems 6. Apply radiographic criteria and a problem-solving prespective to paediatric, mobile and acident and emergency radiographs and radiographs of the gastrointestinal, hepato-biliary and urinary systems
Assessment: One written examination (three hours): 60% + SOLAR reports: 40%
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