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MRS110 Introductory Medical Radiation Science

This subject introduces the diverse array of technology required for the medical radiation sciences. It serves as a basic technological introduction to x-ray production and radiation detection. It provides an understanding of the technological requirements of quality management, safety and standards.

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The duration of this subject is two sessions.

School

This subject is offered by the School of Dentistry and Health Sciences.

Enrolment Restrictions

This subject is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to correctly use medical terminology
• be able to explain x-ray production and scintigraphic detection
• be able to outline the construction, function and application of, and explain the technological differences between, equipment used in the medical radiation sciences
• be able to explain, at an introductory level, the principles and application of radiation safety in the medical radiation sciences
• be able to apply the basic principles involved in x-ray production and radiation detection
• be able to critically discuss factors affecting image quality at a beginner level
• be able to describe the general principles of quality assurance
• be able to demonstrate at an introductory level critical, analytical, and reflective skills in a range of contexts including clinical problem solving, research and empirical practice, and academic and professional discourse
• be able to identify and utilise effective communication skills in a variety of settings using a variety of media.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

Module 1: X-ray Production

• Terminology
• The x-ray tube
• The x-ray beam and its production
• The use of x-rays (diagnostic and therapeutic)

Module 2: Radiographic Technique

• X-ray beam attenuation and subject contrast
• Control of scattered radiation
• Exposure Control
• Image display and viewing
• Image quality

Module 3: Image Production

• Image capture: film/screen; fluoroscopy; computed radiography (CR); digital radiography (DR)
• Modulation Transfer Function

Module 4: Nuclear Medicine Science

• Radiation decay
• Radiopharmaceuticals
• Scintillation detectors
• SPECT
• PET
• Other radiation detection devices

Module 5: Equipment Applications

• Fluoroscopy
• Mobiles
• Conventional tomography
• Dental x-ray
• Mammography
• Radiation therapy

Module 6: Quality Assurance and Department Design

• Equipment standards
• Radiation protection and dosimetry
• Electromechanical standards and quality assurance
• Room design, including radiation protection
• Basic principles of quality assurance and quality control programs

Availability

This subject is available in:

• Session 1 (30) on the Port Macquarie Campus and Wagga Wagga Campus
• Session 2 (60) on the Port Macquarie Campus and Wagga Wagga Campus