Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

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Synopsis

This is the first of three units dealing specifically with the principles and applications of medical radiations in the assessment and treatment of disease and injury. The unit will cover protocols and operating procedures, radiation safety, occupational health and safety, infection control, documentation procedures, sectional anatomy and pathophysiology.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. Describe and explain a range of medical radiations applications;
2. Define the positive patient identification technique and explain its application;
3. Describe procedural techniques, including rationale, patient preparation and care, patient positioning, optimization of equipment and materials, images and/or data obtained, documentation and results;
4. Explain how patient images and data are acquired and optimized for diagnosis and therapy;
5. Recognise anatomic structures and pathophysiology in multiple planes on medical images;
6. Describe relevant radiation & occupational health and safety standards.

Assessment

Three hour examination (50%)
One hour image recognition examination (20%)
Two, 3000 word assignments (30%)

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Caroline Wright

Contact hours

As this is a 12 credit point unit, students will spend a total of 24 hours per week studying. This will comprise of 16 hours interaction with prepared distance education materials and up to 6 hours in private study and 2 hour participation in on-line tutorials/discussion groups.

Prerequisites

Must be enrolled in the Master of Medical Radiations (3889).

Co-requisites

MMR4001, MMR4003