CSB037 Medical Imaging Applications in Radiation Therapy
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| Unit code: | CSB037 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | LQB389 and CSB025 and CSB520 and PCB675 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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Unit Outline: Semester 1 2027, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | CSB037 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | LQB389 and CSB025 and CSB520 and PCB675 |
| Coordinator: | Roechel Cadoo | r.cadoo@qut.edu.au |
Overview
The ability to identify anatomical structures on a range of imaging modalities is an essential skill for radiation therapists. This unit provides you with opportunities to build on the fundamental 3D relational anatomical understanding of previous anatomy units and apply this knowledge to image interpretation. This unit also provides radiation therapy students with the fundamental knowledge of CT, MRI, Ultrasound and PET and the quality control and quality assurance associated with these modalities.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and describe common anatomical structures on a range of imaging modalities (MRPBA Domains 1.1a, 1.1c).
- Discuss the fundamentals of image production and interpretation for a range of imaging modalities (MRPBA Domains 1.3a, 1.3b, 1.3c, 1.3d, 1.7a).
- Describe factors affecting image quality and implement strategies for improvement (MRPBA Domains 1.7b, 1.9c, 1C.5b, 1C.5c).
- Discuss the safe and effective use of a range of imaging modalities (MRPBA Domains 1.3a, 1.3b, 1.3c, 1.3d, 1.4b, 1.7c, 1.9a, 1.9b, 1C.2a, 1C.4a, 1C.5a, 5.1a, 5.1b, 5.3a).
- Explain the importance and use of clinical information management systems (MRPBA Domains 1.2a, 1.2b, 1.2c, 1.2d, 1.2e)
Content
- Fundamentals of image production (CT, MR, Ultrasound and PET) including 3D datasets
- Factors affecting the quality of CT images e.g. artefacts
- Strategies for improving images, including scan parameter conditions
- Fundamentals of image interpretation and anatomical structure identification (CT, MR, PET)
- CT simulation QA
- Patient, public and staff safety
- Clinical information management systems e.g. PACs, RIS.
Relates to learning outcomes
The learning outcomes for this unit address elements of the domains for the professional capabilities for medical radiation practice for the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA). Each learning outcome is mapped to the relevant MRPBA domain.
Learning Approaches
A range of learning and teaching strategies will be employed in this unit. The lectures will introduce you to key concepts relating to the principles and practice of image production using a range of modalities. These will be complemented with practical image interpretation sessions using a range of images to consolidate your understanding. Problem-based learning will challenge you to apply your knowledge and understanding to identify structures on a range of images.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback is provided throughout the semester, where work is reviewed and assessed. Feedback will aim to provide students with suggestions for further development of academic skills as well as suggestions for further study where appropriate.
Assessment
Overview
The assessment tasks in this unit will require you to provide evidence of your knowledge, skills and application of the fundamental aspects of Medical Imaging applications, in a variety of formats, which are aligned with the learning outcomes of the unit and course.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Problem Solving Task
In this assignment, you will complete a problem solving task where you will discuss the safe and effective use of a specified imaging modality. This task is directly related to your emerging role as a radiation therapist and reflects the tasks that you will be expected to complete whilst on placement.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Assessment: Examination
In this assessment, you will be completing a theory examination, consisting of short answer responses. You will be required to demonstrate your understanding of image production and quality for a range of imaging modalities.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
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
Additional resources are located on the Canvas site for this unit.
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Bridge, P and Tipper, D.J (2017). CT Anatomy for Radiotherapy. (2nd Ed) M and K Publishing
Bushberg, J.T. (2012). The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging (3rd ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Romans,L. (2011). Computed Tomography for Technologists. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Webb, W., Brant, W., & Major, N. (2015). Fundamentals of Body CT (2nd ed.). Elsevier.
Weir,J., Abrahams. P., Spratt, J., & Salkowski . L. (2012). Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy (4th ed.). Mosby Elsevier.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with the unit.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
MRPBA Professional Capabilities 2020
Domain 1: Medical radiation practitioner
Relates to: ULO1
Relates to: ULO1
Relates to: ULO5
Relates to: ULO5
Relates to: ULO5
Relates to: ULO5
Relates to: ULO5
Relates to: ULO2, ULO4
Relates to: ULO2, ULO4
Relates to: ULO2, ULO4
Relates to: ULO2, ULO4
Relates to: ULO4
Relates to: ULO2
Relates to: ULO3
Relates to: ULO4
Relates to: ULO4
Relates to: ULO4
Relates to: ULO3
Domain 1C: Radiation therapist
Domain 5: Radiation safety and risk manager
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.CS49 Bachelor of Radiation Therapy
- Principles and applications of radiation therapy
Relates to: Problem Solving Task, Examination - Biological Sciences
Relates to: Examination - Multi-modality imaging
Relates to: Problem Solving Task, Examination - Problem solving as independent health practitioners
Relates to: Problem Solving Task, Examination - Patient information management systems
Relates to: Examination
CS50 Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (Honours)
- Principles and application of radiation therapy
Relates to: Problem Solving Task, Examination - Biological Sciences
Relates to: Examination - Multi-modality imaging
Relates to: Problem Solving Task, Examination - Problem solving as independent health practitioners
Relates to: Problem Solving Task, Examination - Patient information management systems
Relates to: Examination