LQB389 Regional and Sectional Anatomy for Radiation Therapy

Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Gardens Point, Internal

Overview

A detailed knowledge and understanding of regional and cross-sectional anatomy is a basic requirement for radiation therapists working in clinical and diagnostic settings to excel in their performance in radiotherapeutic procedures. This unit provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the identification and description of biological structures in the anatomical regions of the human body. These regions include the head, neck, back, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and perineum, with a focus on the lymphatic system.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Describe and interpret the morphology, location and relationships of organs that are localised within the head and neck regions, back, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and perineum; and the human lymphatic system, through the application of accurate anatomical terminology.
   Relates to: MRPPC2020: Domain 1, 1.1c
2. Develop appropriate organisational writing skills to explain anatomical concepts through tabulation, annotation and construction of flowcharts and anatomical drawings.
   Relates to: MRPPC2020: Domain 1, 1.1a, 1.1c
3. Identify structures that are localised within the head and neck regions, back, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and perineum; and the human lymphatic system, using appropriate anatomical terminology and specificity.
4. Define anatomical variation and recognise the types and relevance of anatomical variation phenotypes in professional contexts.

Content

Learning Approaches

This unit consists of weekly self-directed digital learning modules, a tutorial and a practical session. It is essential that you recognise anatomy as a language, that is, a means to communicate; with this in mind the learning environment will focus on the acquisition and application of anatomical terminology, through an exploration of the organisation of the human body. Tutorials will build understanding of content provided in the weekly digital learning modules and provide opportunities to practise and develop analysis and problem solving skills. The practical sessions will be presented using models, human skeletal and human donor material, a series of anatomical illustrations and human donor cross-sections, and the Anatomage table which is a technologically advanced anatomy visualisation system. Self-directed learning will be encouraged by giving you access to online resources, while the tutorials and practicals will encourage a collaborative student-centred learning environment.

Feedback on Learning and Assessment

Feedback on your understanding of the key concepts each week will be provided by a series of formative quizzes. The quizzes provide immediate feedback on Canvas and can be taken unlimited times to continue to refine your skills. Regular assessment incorporating both theory and practical aspects of this unit will be used to provide feedback on your understanding and progress throughout the semester. Feedback on your learning will be provided weekly in the tutorials and practicals by participating in class activities with your peers and/or teaching staff. 

Assessment

Overview

Your assessment consists of three main assessment tasks. The first assessment, Anatomical Demonstration, will require you to present the anatomy of a specific region to your peers using anatomical models and sectional photographs in the laboratory. This task will assess your ability to use appropriate and specific anatomical terminology in a professional context.

Your second assessment, Practical Examination, is held in the central examination period and will assess your ability to identify structures in the anatomical regions of the human body using anatomical models, human donor material, photographs of axial, sagittal and coronal sections, and illustrations. 

Your third assessment, Theory Examination, is held in the central examination period and will assess your depth of theoretical understanding of anatomical concepts.

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Anatomical Demonstration

Acting as a radiation therapist working in a hospital, you will perform an educational demonstration of the anatomy of a body region to your peers as a professional development task in the workplace. 

Assessment: Practical Examination

Will assess your depth of understanding of anatomical concepts presented throughout the semester through a timed spotter exam. You will be examined on you practical identification of structures from the anatomical regions of the human body. 

Assessment: Theory Examination

Will assess your depth of understanding of anatomical concepts presented throughout the semester through a written exam. You will be examined on your theoretical understanding of structures from the anatomical regions of the human body. Question types will include MCQ and short answer, requiring you to tabulate, annotate and construct flowcharts and anatomical diagrams.

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.

Requirements to Study

Costs

Cost of lab gowns and safety protection glasses are the students responsibility.

Resources

Resource Materials

Prescribed text(s)

Reynolds, M. LQB389 Regional and Sectional Anatomy Teaching and Learning Manual (updated annually), QUT Publishing

Recommended text(s)

Moore, K.L., & Agur, A.M.R. (2023). Essential Clinical Anatomy (7th ed.)., Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.

Safety and protective equipment

Practicals will require personal protective equipment supplied by each student:

1. Laboratory Gown - Rear fastening 100% cotton or polyester/cotton mix
2. Safety eye protection glasses - selected and used in accordance with Australian Safety Standards
3. Fully enclosed non-slip shoes

Risk Assessment Statement

This unit includes a mandatory laboratory component that involves the observation and handling of human donor material, including skeletal material and prosected regional anatomical specimens. As the viewing and handling of human donor material is embedded in the content and assessment of this unit, if you have any personal objections or cultural sensitivities to observing or handling human donor material, you are advised not to enrol in this unit.

In order that you become proficient in the necessary practical skills, you will be trained in the handling of equipment, materials and specimens normally associated with this discipline. You will be required to review a series of online induction resources and material specific to this unit including the General Gardens Point Laboratory Practice and Human Donor Preparedness online resources, and successfully complete an online quiz associated with each of these inductions, before being allowed access to the laboratory. You are required to adhere to the safety requirements outlined in this material, and exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times when accessing human donor material. Check your Canvas site for information on how to access the induction material and quizzes, and complete the student declaration of compliance.

If you have an underlying health condition you are encouraged to consult the unit coordinator, as you may be required to take additional precautions on occasions.

Standards/Competencies

This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.

MRPBA Professional Capabilities 2020

Domain 1: Medical radiation practitioner

1. 
   Relates to: ULO2
2. 
   Relates to: ULO1, ULO2

Course Learning Outcomes

CS49 Bachelor of Radiation Therapy

1. Biological Sciences
   Relates to: Anatomical Demonstration, Practical Examination, Theory Examination
2. Clinical decision making
   Relates to: Theory Examination
3. Critical thinking (analyse, interpret, evaluate)
   Relates to: Practical Examination
4. Interpersonal and professional communication
   Relates to: Anatomical Demonstration
5. Teamwork and peer collaboration
   Relates to: Anatomical Demonstration

CS50 Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (Honours)

1. Biological Sciences
   Relates to: Anatomical Demonstration, Practical Examination, Theory Examination
2. Clinical decision making
   Relates to: Theory Examination
3. Critical thinking (analyse, interpret, evaluate, synthesise)
   Relates to: Practical Examination
4. Interpersonal, intrapersonal and professional communication
   Relates to: Anatomical Demonstration
5. Teamwork and peer collaboration
   Relates to: Anatomical Demonstration