Overview
This unit builds on prerequisite study of Imaging Science 1 and 2 units. You will expand your knowledge of x-ray equipment function and operation to specialised equipment used for orthopantomography (OPG), bone mineral densitometry, mammography and fluoroscopic systems. You will apply theory of equipment operation and image quality as you evaluate equipment function, detect performance issues, document findings and recommend follow-up actions. You will integrate quality control and quality assurance practices to overall quality improvement in Medical Imaging, particularly in the context of compliance with quality standards. You will investigate the impacts of technical parameter selection on patient dose and image quality. You will apply concepts of dose and image optimisation to present a reasoned argument in the evalution of imaging protocols and modification of parameters in response to clinical circumstances.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: MEDI11006 Imaging Science 1 MEDI12002 Imaging Science 2
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2026
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Unit coordinator reflection
The weekly 1.5 hour tutorial session offered more time for student engagement and content clarification.
Consider adapting the weekly tutorial to a 1.5 hour duration in future versions to support student engagement and learning.
Feedback from Unit coordinator reflection
Small group activities in tutorials encouraged greater student participation and engagement.
Investigate the option of having small group activities in tutorials in future units to continue fostering high levels of student participation and engagement.