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MRTY1037: Imaging Technology 1
2024 unit information
This UOS is a foundation unit introducing the student to the diagnostic imaging equipment that is commonly employed in the Medical Imaging Department. Students will be expected to demonstrate a knowledge of the theory and application of fixed and mobile x-ray equipment, including Computed Radiography and Digital Radiography. Students will be expected to demonstrate ability to evaluate image quality, including exposure factor selection and AEC. The "digital image" will be investigated in terms of spatial and brightness resolution, image manipulation, spatial frequency and storage and display.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Clinical Imaging
| Code | MRTY1037 |
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| Academic unit | Clinical Imaging |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Corequisites:
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Identify and describe the x-ray machine, instrumentation, equipment, and the various accessories within an x-ray room.
- LO2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of computed radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR) and how they are used to produce diagnostic radiographs.
- LO3. Understand the radiation risk from different x-ray modalities and best clinical practice to optimise patient safety.
- LO4. Evaluate radiographic images using radiographic criteria and apply learning to practice.
- LO5. Relate the workflow in radiology information systems and picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) to the patient pathway.
- LO6. Understand digital image concepts and manipulation techniques including spatial resolution, intensity/contrast resolution, histogram of exposures, and look-up tables (LUT).
- LO7. Demonstrate basic understanding of digital image processing and the concept of spatial frequency.
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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