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MMR4005
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
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| Level | Postgraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Organisational Unit | Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences |
| Offered | Clayton First semester 2013 (Off-campus) |
| Coordinator(s) | Dr Catherine Kealley and Ms Caroline Wright |
Synopsis
This unit covers advanced medical radiations physics and instrumentation concepts including future forms; digital image processing and advanced image and data optimisation; instrument performance and quality assurance.
Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
- Describe the structure, performance characteristics and future forms of medical radiations instrumentation
- Assess the relative advantages and disadvantages of different medical radiations systems
- Critically discuss the principles of digital image processing and image reconstruction, including advanced concepts
- Demonstrate problem solving skills in relation to digital image processing and describe how images may be optimised and corrupted
- Discuss the application of PACS and other information technology systems used in medical radiations
- Define and implement quality assurance measures in clinical practice
Assessment
Written examination (three hours)(70%)
Two assignments (1500 words each)(30%)
Hurdle requirement:
All elements of assessment must be passed to pass the unit.
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