CSB034 General Radiography 2
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| Unit code: | CSB034 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | (CSB021 or PCB276) and (CSB022 or PCB277) and LSB142 |
| Corequisite(s): | CSB033 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,104 |
| International unit fee | $4,488 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | CSB034 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | CSB021 and CSB022 and LSB142 |
| Co-requisite: | CSB033 |
| Coordinator: | Vicki Braithwaite | vicki.braithwaite@qut.edu.au |
Overview
A full and detailed knowledge of positioning techniques and the development of positioning skills is essential to the professional practice of medical imaging technologists. This includes the extended range of skeletal systems projections, basic contrast media examinations and radiography performed outside of the Medical Imaging Department.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- 1. Identify and apply patient care and patient preparation, preparation for safe practice and culturally safe practice, communicating for safety, preparation of the room, immobilisation devices, patient positioning and radiographic techniques for general radiographic examinations and minor procedures, including recognition of normal and abnormal anatomical structures and disease processes on radiographic images of general radiographic examinations and minor procedures, including a knowledge and understanding of the composition and use of contrast media and it's possible complications in radiographic examinations.
- 2. Explain modifications to patient care and patient preparation, preparation for safe practice and culturally safe practice, communicating for safety, radiation safety, radiographic techniques and image evaluation used in mobile radiography, operating theatre and acute trauma situations.
- 3. Demonstrate pre-clinical skills development activities, including communicating for safety, as preparation for clinical placement experience, positioning skills, interpretation of imaging requests and radiographic techniques used for an extended range of general radiographic examinations and minor procedures in the laboratory situation, and critically evaluate and analyse the resultant images produced with regard to technical quality and anatomical detail appropriate for diagnosis.
Content
Imaging of:
- Skull and Facial Bones.
- Bony Thorax.
- Cardiovascular System.
- Biliary System.
- Alimentary System.
- Genito-urinary System.
- Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics and the use of Radiographic contrast media in imaging
Approaches to imaging beyond the Medical Imaging department, eg. mobile, operating theatre, and emergency imaging.
Practical sessions and exercises in radiographic laboratory examinations of:
- Ribs, Sternum,
- Renal Tract.
- Bedside Radiography.
- Skull Radiography including Facial Bones, Sinuses, Mandible, TM joints.
Learning Approaches
Lectures provide the theoretical background information, incorporating case study image reviews, and interpretation.
Practical sessions and exercises allow the development of pre-clinical skills in radiographic positioning and techniques through role play, imaging of models, image critique and interpretation.
Access to Interactive radiographic resources through scheduled sessions in the Q Block Level 3 Simulation Computing Laboratory allow additional development of positioning and critiquing skills.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will receive feedback on your reports submitted for assessment. Ongoing feedback is provided on your laboratory practical exercises from reviewing the images produced, and from discussion with your peers and supervising staff during the practical sessions.
Assessment
Overview
For the purposes of professional accreditation and demonstration of capabilities/competencies, you must achieve a satisfactory level of performance in both the theoretical and practical elements of the unit to achieve a passing grade. Your Image Portfolio containing all practical exercises, images and critique forms must be successfully submitted prior to sitting the practical examination.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Report (Written)
As a beginning medical radiation practitioner, you are required to demonstrate knowledge and skills in trauma imaging via a narrative assessment of an acute trauma scenario. This narrative assessment will identify your approach, as a beginning medical radiation practitioner, and must explain your approach to the specific examination and associated image evaluation. This assessment task aligns with the MRPBA Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice (1 March 2020) Domain 1A (1 & 4.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Examination (Invigilated)
(Summative) - End of semester examination consisting of short and long answer questions.
Assessment: OSCE
End of semester practical assessment which may incorporate role play, image taking and/or image evaluation.
Threshold Assessment:
Threshold conditions apply for this assessment
Threshold assessment conditions
In this unit, for you to be eligible to receive a passing grade, threshold assessment conditions apply. If you do not achieve the pass level for an assessment task you are able to make one resubmission of this work for the minimum pass level, only when your achieved mark/grade is within 10% (or 1 grade) of the pass level for the assessment item. You are advised to seek feedback on your submission from the unit coordinator prior to resubmission.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Lampignano, J.P., & Kendrick, L.E. (2021). Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy (10th ed.). St Louis, Missouri: Elsevier.
Reference book(s)
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. (2021). National safety and quality health service standards. https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/standards/nsqhs-standards
Rockall, A.G., Hatrick, A., Armstrong. P., & Wastie.M. (2013). Diagnostic Imaging (7th ed.). Oxford, UK: Blackwell Scientific.
Other radiographic positioning texts may be used as a student reference.
Risk Assessment Statement
The only out of the ordinary risks associated with the unit relate to the use of x-ray equipment in the radiography laboratory. You will receive instructions on safety issues and laboratory rules. You will be required to submit a declaration that you have read the Radiation Safety and Protection Plan for the laboratory, prior to using the facilities.