RAD3041

Clinical studies 5 ( 8 points, SCA Band 2, 0.167 EFTSL)

Leader: Associate Professor Marilyn Baird

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Term 2 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Participation in computed tomography (CT) examinations of the head, chest, spine, abdomen and musculo-skeletal body regions under supervision. Further experience in radiographic examinations involving modification of general and advanced radiographic methods, techniques and other procedural variables. Quality assurance procedures in CT.

Objectives: Through appropriate supervised clinical experience, students will extend the clinical knowledge, understanding and skills in the medical imaging specialities of computer tomography and sonography as addressed in RAD3011 (Medical imaging and methods 2 (CT) and digital image processing 2) and RAD3021 (Sonographic imaging and methods 1). Students will commence the development of clinical professional skills and proficiencies, patient assessment, procedural technique, clinical problem solving and legal considerations consistent with the requirements of these medical imaging modalities. In relation to general radiographic practice, students will continue the ongoing development of clinical professional skills and proficiencies with experience of increasing complexity or difficulty of examination determined by either patient status, procedural technique, patient and professional communication, image evaluation and supplementary examination, organisational or legal obligations.

Assessment: Clinical procedural record: 30% + Medical imaging clinical skills' examinations: 50% + Professional development portfolio: 20%