Program Overview

MRS211 Imaging Pathology

This subject explores pathology as it relates to the medical radiation sciences. The subject covers the major pathologies encountered in the clinical practice of diagnostic imaging modalities and provides an examination of aetiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and patient management.

Availability

The subject is available in two sessions:

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

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 part of the School of Dentistry and Health Sciences.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to describe the physical characteristics and imaging appearance of major common pathologies and demonstrate an insight through synthesis for a variety of medical radiation science modalities
• be able to explain the aetiology and pathogenesis of commonly imaged pathologies
• be able to analyse the various imaging modality options and their efficacy in the diagnosis of commonly imaged pathologies
• be able to describe and justify the therapeutic approaches for commonly imaged pathologies

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

Module 1

• Introduction to pathological concepts
• Terminology
• Cell pathology
• Injury
• Repair
• Necrosis / apoptosis
• Ischaemia / infarction
• Micro-organisms
• Radiation pathology
• Immunity
• Inflammation
• Infection

Module 2

• Neoplasia
• Musculoskeletal
• Cardiovascular
• Respiratory
• Gastrointestinal
• Hepatobiliary
• Genitourinary
• Nervous system; mental health, aging and stress
• Endocrine / exocrine
• Lymphatic
• Haematopoietic