RAD4160 · Monash University
Advanced medical imaging
- Credit points
- 18
- Level
- 4
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
What it covers
You will be equipped with knowledge and skills in advanced Multi-slice Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance imaging methods, radiographic image interpretation and advanced decision making with respect to interprofessional communication and management of the patient, in this core unit. You will complete three integrated elements namely: • Multislice Computed Tomography physics, Computed Tomography methods and clinical practice; • Magnetic Resonance imaging methods and clinical practice; and • Radiographic image interpretation principles and pattern recognition.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz - Psychophysics (70 mins) | Quiz / Test | 10% |
| Case study analysis (2000 words) | Written | 10% |
| Oral presentation; (10 minutes = 5 minutes question time) | Presentation | 20% |
| Test (150 mins) – MRIhurdle | Written | 20% |
| Test (90 mins) – CT Physicshurdle | Written | 10% |
| Test (90 mins) – CT Methodshurdle | Written | 10% |
| Case studies (150 mins) – General X-Ray Caseshurdle | Written | 20% |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester (extended) | Clayton | Blended |
| First semester (extended) | Clayton | Blended |