Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes for Medical Imaging clinical practice. Principles of Computer Radiography and Digital Radiography; PACS; accurate positioning techniques and image evaluation of the upper and lower extremities, thorax, abdomen and shoulder and pelvic girdles; radiographic equipment (including accessories); automatic exposures, exposure factors; patient care, privacy and communication; radiation safety.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate competency in a simulated environment to accurately perform basic radiographic procedures of the extremities, thorax, abdomen and pelvis.
- Produce images using computed radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR) equipment and implement post-processing techniques.
- Evaluate and interpret radiographic images for inaccuracies and basic pathologies, and suggest how these findings can be corrected.
- Explain the theoretical knowledge behind image formation with reference to the x-ray equipment and data storage methods.
- Formulate strategies to attend to patient care, comfort, safety, communication, confidentiality, privacy and duty of care, in accordance with relevant guidelines such as the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) standards.
- Implement proper radiation safety behaviours and principles relating to optimisation, justification and limitation within the radiographic context at a beginner level.
- Develop an awareness of relevant professional bodies and their role within the medical imaging landscape.