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MMR5001
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
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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 Second semester 2013 (Off-campus) |
Coordinator(s) | Ms Catherine Osborne |
This is the third and final unit dealing with the principles and applications of medical radiations in the assessment and treatment of disease and injury. It aims to utilise the knowledge and understanding gained in the previous two units to further develop the student's understanding of more clinical applications. The unit will cover protocols and operating procedures, radiation safety, occupational health and safety, infection control, documentation procedures, sectional anatomy and pathophysiology.
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
Examination (3 hours)(50%)
Image recognition examination (1 hour)(20%)
Two assignments (3000 words each)(30%)
Hurdle requirement:
All elements of assessment must be passed to pass the unit.