CSH059 Advanced Imaging Applications
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| Unit code: | CSH059 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | CSB037 and CSB048 and CSB049 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,164 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,356 |
| International unit fee | $4,848 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | CSH059 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | CSB037 and CSB048 and CSB049 |
| Coordinator: | Julie Burbery | julie.burbery@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit further develops your knowledge, skills and application of advanced imaging and builds on the unit Medical Imaging Applications in Radiation Therapy. This unit provides you with a sound understanding of the use of advanced medical imaging within radiation therapy, prior to transitioning to the capstone units in fourth year.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify the principles and functions of a range of advanced imaging modalities and equipment used in medical radiation practice (MPRBA Domains 1.1a, 1.1c, 1.3a, 1.3b, 1.3c, 1.9b, 1.9c, 1.10a, 1.10b, 1C.2a, 1C.2b, 1C.2c, 1C.5a, 1C.5b, 1C.5c).
- Apply the use of post processing tools (MRPBA Domains 1.3d, 1.9f, 1C.5f).
- Evaluate the use of contrast and non-contrast examinations for CT and MRI (MRPBA Domains 1.4a, 1.5a, 1.5b, 1.5c, 1.5e, 1.8a, 1.8b, 1.8c, 1.8d, 1.8e, 2.1a, 2.1c, 3.1b, 3.1c, 5.2a). Relates to NSQHS Standard 4
- Critically evaluate an advanced imaging modality and how it is utilised in radiation therapy (MRPBA Domains 4.1a, 4.1b, 4.1c, 4.1d).
Content
Evaluate the role of image registration/fusion including CT, MRI and PET images
Treatment Planning incorporating CT, MRI, U/S, PET/SPECT
Post processing
Safe and effective use of medicines, e.g. contrast agents, patient education and consent
Ultrasound e.g. Clarity, BAT
Factors affecting image quality, dose reduction, QA, patient factors including artefacts, physiology
MRI, fMRI, synthetic CT, MR simulation, MR linac
Organ motion management e.g. Calypso
Relates to learning outcomes
These learning outcomes 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 professional capability as demonstrated.
Learning Approaches
The unit adopts a blended learning approach which includes lectures, tutorials and scheduled simulation laboratory sessions using onsite simulation facilities. The lectures will introduce you to key concepts relating to advanced imaging and the practical sessions will consolidate your understanding. Problem-based learning will challenge you to apply your knowledge and understanding across a range of imaging modalities.
This unit requires you to engage with the Canvas on-line learning environment, where additional information will be provided in the QUT Readings. For this unit, you will be provided with the essential information and opportunity to practice but you will need to supplement this with further reading and self-directed study. You will be required to reflect on your progress and performance in the unit at regular intervals.
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
Assessment tasks will require you to provide evidence of your knowledge, skills and application of advanced 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: Critique (written)
Critically evaluate an advanced imaging modality and its role in radiation therapy treatment planning.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Examination
End of semester theory examination.
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
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Domain 1C: Radiation therapist
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Domain 2: Professional and ethical practitioner
Domain 3: Communicator and collaborator
Domain 4: Evidence-informed practitioner
Domain 5: Radiation safety and risk manager
Relates to: ULO3
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.CS49 Bachelor of Radiation Therapy
- Multi-modality imaging
Relates to: Examination - Clinical decision making
Relates to: Examination - Research skills and methods
Relates to: Critique (written) - Pre-treatment and treatment imaging, including multi-modality imaging
Relates to: Examination - Treatment Planning
Relates to: Critique (written), Examination - Treatment Delivery
Relates to: Critique (written), Examination - Radiation safety and quality
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CS50 Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (Honours)
- Multi-modality imaging
Relates to: Examination - Clinical decision making
Relates to: Examination - Research appraisal and critique skills
Relates to: Critique (written) - Pre-treatment and treatment imaging, including multi-modality imaging
Relates to: Examination - Treatment Planning
Relates to: Critique (written), Examination - Treatment Delivery
Relates to: Critique (written), Examination - Radiation safety and quality
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