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MRSC5045: Medical Radiation Science 1 Radiography
2024 unit information
This unit of study introduces the student to ionizing radiation and its interactions with matter. The physical principles of the appropriate use of ionizing radiations in the medical radiation sciences including its radio-biological effects will be covered. The student will be introduced to the fundamental principles of radiation protection and equipment. Cellular biology applicable to the medical radiation sciences will be covered.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Clinical Imaging
| Code | MRSC5045 |
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| Academic unit | Clinical Imaging |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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MRSC5002 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Contextualise the foundational physics relating to atomic structure in relation to clinical imaging
- LO2. Describe the production of X-rays and explain the factors that impact upon X-ray energy and intensity, in order to justify clinical applications of radiation
- LO3. Communicate an understanding of the interactions of ionising radiation with matter, for both scientific purposes (concepts of range, energy, specific ionisation, hazards, radiation protection) and for patients / clients
- LO4. Critically review the radiation dose units relevant to diagnostic radiology and evaluate the options for correctly measuring radiation dose
- LO5. Evaluate image quality parameters and methods for assessing diagnostic efficacy to optimise patient outcomes
- LO6. Appraise the function, construction and operation of x-ray equipment, including CT
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