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MRS270 Radiological Imaging 1

This subject considers the radiographic techniques and protocols required for non-contrast examinations of the visceral structures of the thorax and abdomen and of the skeletal structures of the upper and lower limbs, pelvis, spine, skull, face, and bony thorax. It continues to cover the advanced radiographic techniques and protocols associated with multiple trauma examinations.

Subject Outlines

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Availability

The subject is available in two sessions:

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

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system used is HD/FL.

Duration

The subject duration is two sessions.

School

The subject is part of the School of Dentistry and Health Sciences.

Prerequisites

The prerequisite for this subject is MRS100.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Coherently describe and justify the non-contrast radiographic examination techniques and protocols of the visceral structures of the thorax and abdomen and the skeletal structures of the upper and lower limbs, pelvis, spine, bony thorax, skull, and face.
• Discuss, justify, and apply the radiographic imaging protocol and technique modifications and common alternative techniques applicable to the major indications of radiographic examinations.
• Identify, describe, and justify normal radiographic anatomical structure appearances and alignments.
• Identify, describe, and justify the radiographic appearances of common pathological and traumatic conditions.
• Discuss, justify, and apply the imaging protocol and technique modifications applicable to multiple trauma radiographic examinations.
• Discuss, justify, and apply the correct actions to be taken in the event of acute patient care situations.
• Identify, evaluate, and apply clinical problem-solving skills.
• Discuss, justify, and apply manual handling and hygiene skills used in the clinical setting.
• Discuss, justify, and apply the correct terminology with patients and members of the health care team.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Gross anatomy - revise/consolidate
• Radiographic anatomy - normal and common abnormal
• Overview of major (common) indications for the examinations, including:
  • Effect on patient mobility
  • Effect on radiographic parameters, as applicable
• Basic projections/image series/techniques
  • Patient preparation/care
  • Patient positioning, including common alternative techniques
  • Immobilisation/positioning aids
  • Technical parameters - centring, film size, film/screen combination, collimation, grid, ffd, optimal kvp, radiation protection
• Critical assessment of anatomical alignment - patient and image appearances
• Common supplementary/specialised projections/techniques, as applicable, e.g.:
  • Age-related techniques
  • Mobile and theatre protocol
  • Abnormality specific protocol
  • Foreign body localisation
  • Trauma protocol
  • Mobile and theatre protocol
  • Abnormality specific protocol

Examinations will include:

• Thorax
• Respiratory tract
• Heart
• Upper limb
  • Digits
  • Metacarpals
  • Carpals
  • Radius/ulna
  • Elbow
  • Humerus
  • Gleno-humeral joint
  • Rotator cuff muscles
  • Acromio-clavicular joint
  • Scapula
  • Clavicle
• Lower limb
  • Digits
  • Metatarsals
  • Tarsals
  • Ankle
  • Tibia/fibula
  • Knee/patella
  • Femur
  • Hip joint
• Abdomen
  • Acute and plain abdomen
  • Kidney/ureter/bladder
• Pelvis
• Spine
  • Cervical
  • Thoracic
  • Lumbar
  • Sacrum/coccyx
  • Sacro-iliac joint
• Skull
  • Cranial vault
  • Facial bones - nose, maxilla, zygoma, orbits
  • Mandible
  • Temporo-mandibular joint
  • Para-nasal sinuses
  • Dental - orthopantomogram
• Thorax
  • Thoracic inlet
  • Mediastinum
  • Ribs
  • Sternum
  • Sternoclavicular joint
• Multiple trauma protocols

Workplace Learning

This subject contains a 40-day compulsory workplace learning component, where students will undertake 8 weeks of placement.

Special Resources

Students may incur costs associated with workplace learning.