CSB034 General Radiography 2

Unit Outline: Semester 1 2026, Gardens Point, Internal

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. You will build a portfolio of the practical exercises, images and critique forms demonstrating your developing knowledge and skills from the simulation activities undertaken in this unit. 

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Address 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 procedures including a knowledge and understanding of the composition and use of contrast media and it's possible complications.
2. Explain modifications of radiographic techniques used for ward radiography, operating theatre and acute trauma situations.
3. Demonstrate positioning skills and radiographic techniques used for an extended range of general radiographic examinations and minor procedures in the laboratory situation. Critically evaluate and analyse the resultant images produced with regard to technical quality and anatomical detail appropriate for diagnosis.
4. Demonstrate an ability to evaluate imaging request forms and nominate the appropriate imaging series, and recognise normal and abnormal anatomical structures and disease processes on radiographic images of general radiographic examinations and minor procedures.
5. Demonstrate completion of pre-clinical skills development activities, including communicating for safety, as preparation for clinical placement experience.

Content

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. From your simulation laboratory sessions, you will compile a formative image portfolio containing all practical exercises, images and critique forms.  This must be satisfactorily completed and successfully submitted prior to sitting the OSCE 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. In this narrative assessment you will explore a Generative AI response to a specific trauma scenario, and explain your approach, as a beginning medical radiation practitioner, to the specific examination and associated image evaluation compared to the Generative AI outcome. This assessment task aligns with the MRPBA Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice (1 March 2020) Domain 1A (1 & 4.1).

The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details page for specific guidelines.

This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.

Assessment: Examination (Invigilated)

End of unit examination consisting of short and long answer questions.

The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited in this assessment.

Assessment: OSCE

Following successful completion of your formative image portfolio, an end of unit practical assessment which may incorporate role play, image taking and/or image evaluation.

The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited in this assessment.

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

Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.

The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.

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.

Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Resources

Resource Materials

Prescribed text(s)

Lampignano, J.P., & Kendrick, L.E. (2024). Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy (11th 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

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

CS48 Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)

1. Apply advanced scientific, technical, and clinical knowledge and skills with digital literacy in ethical medical imaging practice
   Relates to: Report (Written), Examination (Invigilated), OSCE
2. Apply communication, interpersonal skills, and cultural responsivity necessary to enhance patient-centred clinical practice in relation to the welfare of patients and interaction with colleagues and the wider community
   Relates to: Report (Written), OSCE
3. Integrate critical and reflective thinking, and clinical reasoning to identify, solve, and safely manage problems for diverse patient presentations in complex clinical practice contexts
   Relates to: Report (Written), OSCE