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MRTY5100: Radiographic Image Interpretation C
2021 unit information
This unit will provide the student with image interpretation skills and knowledge of the radiological and clinical indicators which are utilised to identify the more common pathologies of the adult chest. The unit aims at enabling the practitioner to achieve a level of competency above the "red dot" system.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Clinical Imaging
| Code | MRTY5100 |
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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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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Knowledge of radiological anatomy and radiographic positioning |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Effectively engage in written communication using appropriate resources, tools, and strategies to appraise chest x-ray clinical indications, imaging concepts, and practice with professional peers, patients, and the public.
- LO2. Critically evaluate research literature in the context of local standards and best practices to identify knowledge gaps and evidence for improvements for chest radiograph requests, imaging, and interpretation.
- LO3. Use knowledge of chest radiograph imaging and practice to develop systematic analysis and interpretation of routine chest examinations for common thoracic pathologies.
- LO4. Engage (actively, ethically, and respectfully) across and between cultures and groups encountered in radiographic imaging practice.
Unit availability
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There are no availabilities for this year.
Modes of attendance (MoA)
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