Courses - Faculty of Medical And Health Sciences
Clinical Imaging
Stage III
Radiographic Clinical Practice II
Extends the fundamental knowledge and clinical skills necessary to perform a range of routine and non-routine radiographic examinations, including specialised views and adaptive techniques. Provides the knowledge and clinical skills to perform a range of advanced radiographic imaging examinations with a patient centred focus, incorporating an evidence-based approach.
Restriction: CLINIMAG 301, 302
To complete this course students must enrol in CLINIMAG 303 A and B
Postgraduate 700 Level Courses
Nuclear Medicine Specialised Clinical Applications
Addresses normal and altered radiopharmaceutical biodistribution appearances, and protocol selection and development, associated with cardiovascular, lymphatic and oncological applications in Nuclear Medicine, in addition to investigating new and evolving techniques and applications. An emphasis will be placed on integrating theory and clinical practice elements to facilitate sound clinical reasoning, decision-making and clinical competence.
Prerequisite: MEDIMAGE 720
CT Clinical Practice
Provides students with a sound understanding of CT technology and its application including radiation safety and dose reduction. Addresses normal and abnormal Computed Tomography (CT) imaging appearances, protocol selection and modification, in relation to a range of standard clinical applications. Students will develop the knowledge, competencies, skills and attitudes needed to enable clinical competence in both academic and professional capability in CT practice and application to clinical practice.
Restriction: CLINIMAG 717, MEDIMAGE 710
Mammographic Clinical Practice
Addresses normal and abnormal mammographic imaging appearances, technique evaluation and adaptation, and includes reflection on clinical practice relating to mammography. The course will ensure students develop the knowledge, competencies, skills and attitudes needed to demonstrate mastery in academic and professional mammographic practice.
Prerequisite: MEDIMAGE 707
Principles of Clinical Ultrasound
Addresses normal and abnormal ultrasound imaging appearances, scanning techniques and applications associated with abdominal ultrasound examinations. An emphasis will be placed on integrating theory and clinical practice elements to facilitate sound clinical reasoning, decision-making and clinical competence. Develops clinical competence to the level expected of a trainee sonographer during the initial phase of clinical training.
Corequisite: MEDIMAGE 716
Restriction: CLINIMAG 719
MRI Clinical Applications 1
Addresses normal and abnormal imaging appearances, protocol selection and development, and applications associated with a range of MRI examinations. Students will examine standard and advanced pulse sequences, in addition to investigating new and evolving techniques and applications. An emphasis will be placed on integrating theory and clinical practice elements to facilitate sound clinical decision making and clinical competence.
Prerequisite: MEDIMAGE 714
Restriction: CLINIMAG 701, 702
MRI Clinical Applications 2
Addresses normal and abnormal imaging appearances, protocol selection and development, and applications associated with a range of MRI examinations. Students will examine standard and advanced pulse sequences in addition to investigating new and evolving techniques and applications. An emphasis will be placed on integrating theory and clinical practice elements to facilitate sound clinical decision making and clinical competence.
Prerequisite: MEDIMAGE 714
Restriction: CLINIMAG 702
MRI Clinical Practice
Develops the knowledge, competencies, skills and attitudes needed to demonstrate mastery in both academic and professional capability in MRI practice.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Ultrasound in Women’s Health
Addresses normal and abnormal ultrasound imaging appearances, scanning techniques and applications relating to women’s health. An emphasis will be placed on integrating theory and clinical practice elements to facilitate sound clinical reasoning, decision-making and clinical competence.
Prerequisite: MEDIMAGE 716
Restriction: CLINIMAG 703
Ultrasound Clinical Applications
Addresses normal and abnormal ultrasound imaging appearances, adaptation of scanning techniques relating to the abdomen, musculoskeletal system, vascular system, small parts and paediatric imaging. Students will develop theoretical knowledge and reflect on competencies, skills and attitudes required for mastery in academic and professional ultrasound practice.
Prerequisite: CLINIMAG 709 or MEDIMAGE 716
Restriction: CLINIMAG 704
Ultrasound Clinical Practice
Develops the knowledge, competencies, skills and attitudes needed to demonstrate mastery in both academic and professional capability in ultrasound practice.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Nuclear Medicine Clinical Practice
Develops the knowledge, competencies, skills and attitudes needed to demonstrate mastery in both academic and professional capability in Nuclear Medicine practice.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
CT Clinical Applications
Addresses normal and abnormal Computed Tomography (CT) imaging appearances, protocol selection and modification, and application to clinical practice.
Restriction: CLINIMAG 707
Ultrasound Abdominal Clinical Applications
Addresses normal and abnormal ultrasound imaging appearances, scanning techniques and applications associated with abdominal ultrasound examinations. An emphasis will be placed on integrating theory and clinical practice elements to facilitate sound clinical decision making and clinical competence.
Prerequisite: MEDIMAGE 716
Restriction: CLINIMAG 704, 714
Ultrasound Specialised Clinical Applications
Addresses normal and abnormal ultrasound imaging appearances, scanning techniques and applications associated with specialised ultrasound imaging. An emphasis will be placed on integrating theory and clinical practice elements to facilitate sound clinical reasoning, decision-making and clinical competence.
Prerequisite: MEDIMAGE 716
Restriction: CLINIMAG 704, 714
Mammographic Practice
An in-depth understanding of mammographic imaging of breast anatomy and pathology, and the principles of mammographic technology and image quality. Addresses the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to demonstrate competence in clinical mammographic practice.
Extended Mammographic Practice
An in-depth understanding of mammography assessment, interventional techniques and quality assurance. Addresses the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to demonstrate competence in academic and extended clinical mammographic practice.
PET-CT Imaging
Addresses the fundamentals of PET-CT and hybrid imaging including equipment, normal and altered radiopharmaceutical biodistribution appearances and a range of clinical applications. An emphasis will be placed on integrating theory and clinical practice elements to facilitate sound clinical reasoning and decision-making.
Prerequisite: MEDIMAGE 720