CSH068 Advanced Imaging Practice 1
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| Unit code: | CSH068 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | CSH057 and CSB053 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,192 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,704 |
| International unit fee | $4,848 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | CSH068 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | CSH057 and CSB053 |
| Coordinator: | Cameron Moore | cameron.moore@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit is the expected advanced knowledge level of your course and builds on the developmental activities in clinical reasoning and problem-solving from CSB057 Image Interpretation and CSB041 Specialised Imaging Techniques. This unit provides you with opportunities to provide evidence of your clinical reasoning, digital literacy and problem-solving skills with a diverse population prior to transition to the capstone units in fourth year. This unit prepares you for the capstone units, CSB070 Transition to Professional Practice 1 and CSH080 Transition to Professional Practice 2. Content in this unit will also explore some of the career pathways into advanced imaging specialty areas and the interdisciplinary nature of these environments. The unit content includes application of advanced knowledge to advanced imaging techniques and roles.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe the principles and techniques used in selected advanced radiographic examinations and procedures.
- Provide evidence of advanced patient positioning skills for appropriate clinical patient management, and perform radiographic examinations in a range of complex presentations using a simulated environment.
- Apply the principles of evidence based practice to the advanced practice roles and responsibilities undertaken within Medical Imaging Departments.
Content
- Angiography
- Interventional techniques
- Mammography
- Departmental administration, quality management and sustainable practices
- Digital information management
- Industry applications of artificial intelligence
- Advanced scope of practice roles
- Review of person-centred care practices
- Professional ethics
- Professional responsibilities - mentoring and guidance of others, peer review of professional practice
Learning Approaches
This unit engages you in your learning through a theory- to- practice approach with 50% of the unit made up of practical application of your advanced knowledge in simulation activities and tutorial problem-based learning. The unit adopts a blended learning approach which includes lectures, tutorials and scheduled simulation laboratory sessions. The unit is presented in an intensive delivery format due to the extended clinical placement requirements for semester 6 of the program. Self-directed learning using the simulation resources will be encouraged by giving you access to resources and exercises that reflect content and provide formative feedback on your understanding and progress.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit will be provided to you in the following ways:
- a range of formative exercises will be discussed in the tutorial sessions and you will receive feedback during your engagement in these activities.
- during your activities in the Medical Imaging Laboratory you will participate in formative peer review of your performance and in the evaluation of others.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment items are designed to measure your ability to apply the knowledge and skills indicated in the learning outcomes. Assessment items will be held during semester and at the end of semester. Canvas will be used to provide sample questions in preparation for the final theory examination. For the purpose of professional accreditation and demonstration of capabilities/competencies, students must achieve a satisfactory level of performance in both the practical and theoretical elements of the unit to gain a passing grade.
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 each assessment task you are able to make one resubmission of this work for the minimum pass level, only when the 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.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Portfolio
Submission of a portfolio of a series of activities including peer reviewed role plays, simulation environment activities and critique sheets to evaluate image outcomes. Formative and summative.
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 is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Threshold Assessment:
Threshold conditions apply. If you do not achieve the pass level for this assessment task you are able to make one resubmission of this work for the minimum pass level only when the achieved mark/grade is within 10% (or 1 grade) of the pass level for the assessment item,
Assessment: Examination (practical)
As a developing 3rd year QUT medical imaging student, you will demonstrate the ability to perform radiographic examinations in complex presentations using a simulated environment and evidence-based practice to define the appropriate imaging approach.
You will also demonstrate an understanding of the application of concepts of advanced imaging practices through image viewing and image evaluation.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited in this assessment.
Threshold Assessment:
Threshold conditions apply. If you do not achieve the pass level for this assessment task you are able to make one resubmission of this work for the minimum pass level only when the achieved mark/grade is within 10% (or 1 grade) of the pass level for the assessment item,
Assessment: Examination (written)
End of semester theory examination to demonstrate understanding and application of concepts of advanced imaging practices. The examination is a combination of MCQs and short answer questions.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited in this assessment.
Threshold Assessment:
Threshold conditions apply. If you do not achieve the pass level for this assessment task you are able to make one resubmission of this work for the minimum pass level only when the achieved mark/grade is within 10% (or 1 grade) of the pass level for the assessment item,
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
Recommended text(s)
Armstrong, P., Rockall. A., Hatrick, A. & Wastie, M. (2013). Diagnostic Imaging (7th ed.). Wiley- Blackwell
Lampignano, John P., Kendrick, Leslie E., Bontrager, Kenneth L. (2024). Bontrager's Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy(11th ed.). St Louis, Missouri: Mosby-Elsevier.
Other
Additional resources are located on the Canvas site for this unit.
3. CSH068 Practical Handbook
Risk Assessment Statement
The only out of the ordinary risks associated with this 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 and will comply with the Radiation Management Plan prior to using the facilities.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.CS48 Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)
- Apply advanced scientific, technical, and clinical knowledge and skills with digital literacy in ethical medical imaging practice
Relates to: Portfolio, Examination (practical), Examination (written) - 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: Portfolio, Examination (practical), Examination (written) - 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: Portfolio, Examination (practical), Examination (written) - Perform as an autonomous and responsible learner committed to lifelong personal and professional development, reflective practice, scholarship and sustainability
Relates to: Portfolio