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MRTY4041: Comparative Imaging

2024 unit information

This is a core unit of study in which investigates complex, cross-sectional and functional imaging used in diagnosis and treatment. Students will be expected to analyse best practice strategies for imaging patients with pathologies, including breast, cardiac and neuro-vascular conditions. Students will develop a comparative imaging activity patients and/or inter-professional practitioners. The imaging focus is on alternative, complimentary, comparative and hybrid image acquisition. Students must demonstrate an understanding of their role in recognising, informing and undertaking clinically appropriate imaging, including teamwork and patient advocacy.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Clinical Imaging

Code MRTY4041
Academic unit Clinical Imaging
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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MRTY2102, MRTY2106, MRTY3120

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate an in-depth understanding of image acquisition for a range of new technologies in medical imaging
  • LO2. provide an explanation on clinical history, referrals and current medical information to confirm appropriate advanced imaging is appropriate
  • LO3. determine a patient’s suitability for advanced, comparative imaging and/or treatment through medical radiation, using current evidence as justification
  • LO4. apply knowledge of radiation biology, dose optimisation and pharmacology to ensure patient safety
  • LO5. briefly describe the role of medical imaging modalities used in radiation therapy, including CT, CBCT and MRI, giving examples for neurological, breast and prostate tumours.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2b 2024
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 Early B 2020
Block mode Cumberland, Sydney
Semester 2b 2021
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2b 2021
Block mode Remote
Semester 2b 2022
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2b 2023
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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