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CHIR916 – Diagnostic Imaging 1
2014 – S1 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Tutor
Farouk Badawi
Contact via farouk.badawi@mq.edu.au
Unit Convenor
Hazel Jenkins
Contact via hazel.jenkins@mq.edu.au
C5C 347
Tuesday 9am-1pm
Lecturer/Tutor
Christopher Jolliffe
Contact via christopher.jolliffe@mq.edu.au
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MChiroprac
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit develops differential diagnostic skills for radiological pathologies of the spine, skeleton, chest and abdomen and instructs in radiographic positioning of the extremities. This unit forms part of a suite of units in radiological science that leads to eligibility for licensure to own and operate x-ray equipment.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- To be able to understand, describe and use radiographic terms and understand possible reasons for variance in image appearance and imaging faults.
- To be able to recognise normal radiographic appearance of the spine (including axial views), extremities, chest and abdomen.
- To be able to thoroughly assess the radiographic image and to be able to describe specific radiographic appearances.
- To be able to determine a differential diagnosis for a radiographic image using a categorical approach. To be able to describe the differentiating clinical findings, pathogenesis and radiological features.
- To demonstrate competency in radiographic positioning and radiography as applicable to chiropractic practice.
- To be able to read and interpret normal CT and MRI appearances in the spine and be able to describe specific abnormalities.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| On-going Assessment | 5% | On-going |
| Assignment | 15% | 30 April 2014 |
| Practical Exam | 5% | In tutorial week 5 |
| Practical Exam | 5% | In Tutorial Week 12 |
| Slide Exam | 15% | In tutorial Week 6 |
| Slide Exam | 15% | During Week 13 |
| Final Exam | 40% | Exam Period |
On-going Assessment
Due: On-going
Weighting: 5%
In tutorial on-line quizzes (radiographic interpretation)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To be able to understand, describe and use radiographic terms and understand possible reasons for variance in image appearance and imaging faults.
- To be able to thoroughly assess the radiographic image and to be able to describe specific radiographic appearances.
- To be able to determine a differential diagnosis for a radiographic image using a categorical approach. To be able to describe the differentiating clinical findings, pathogenesis and radiological features.
- To be able to read and interpret normal CT and MRI appearances in the spine and be able to describe specific abnormalities.
Assignment
Due: 30 April 2014
Weighting: 15%
Assignment
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To be able to understand, describe and use radiographic terms and understand possible reasons for variance in image appearance and imaging faults.
- To be able to recognise normal radiographic appearance of the spine (including axial views), extremities, chest and abdomen.
- To demonstrate competency in radiographic positioning and radiography as applicable to chiropractic practice.
Practical Exam
Due: In tutorial week 5
Weighting: 5%
In-tutorial exam for radiographic positioning
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To demonstrate competency in radiographic positioning and radiography as applicable to chiropractic practice.
Practical Exam
Due: In Tutorial Week 12
Weighting: 5%
Radiographic positioning practical exam 2
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To demonstrate competency in radiographic positioning and radiography as applicable to chiropractic practice.
Slide Exam
Due: In tutorial Week 6
Weighting: 15%
In-tutorial slide exam for radiographic interpretation
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To be able to understand, describe and use radiographic terms and understand possible reasons for variance in image appearance and imaging faults.
- To be able to recognise normal radiographic appearance of the spine (including axial views), extremities, chest and abdomen.
- To be able to thoroughly assess the radiographic image and to be able to describe specific radiographic appearances.
- To be able to determine a differential diagnosis for a radiographic image using a categorical approach. To be able to describe the differentiating clinical findings, pathogenesis and radiological features.
Slide Exam
Due: During Week 13
Weighting: 15%
Radiographic interpretation slide exam 2
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To be able to understand, describe and use radiographic terms and understand possible reasons for variance in image appearance and imaging faults.
- To be able to recognise normal radiographic appearance of the spine (including axial views), extremities, chest and abdomen.
- To be able to thoroughly assess the radiographic image and to be able to describe specific radiographic appearances.
- To be able to determine a differential diagnosis for a radiographic image using a categorical approach. To be able to describe the differentiating clinical findings, pathogenesis and radiological features.
- To be able to read and interpret normal CT and MRI appearances in the spine and be able to describe specific abnormalities.
Final Exam
Due: Exam Period
Weighting: 40%
Exam period final theory exam for radiographic interpretation and positioning
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To be able to understand, describe and use radiographic terms and understand possible reasons for variance in image appearance and imaging faults.
- To be able to recognise normal radiographic appearance of the spine (including axial views), extremities, chest and abdomen.
- To be able to thoroughly assess the radiographic image and to be able to describe specific radiographic appearances.
- To be able to determine a differential diagnosis for a radiographic image using a categorical approach. To be able to describe the differentiating clinical findings, pathogenesis and radiological features.
- To demonstrate competency in radiographic positioning and radiography as applicable to chiropractic practice.
- To be able to read and interpret normal CT and MRI appearances in the spine and be able to describe specific abnormalities.
Delivery and Resources
Lecture and Tutorial Times:
Lecture 1: Tuesday 8-9am C5CT2 (Forum)
Lecture 2: Friday 8-10am E7BT5
Lecture 3: Friday 12-1pm E7BT5
Radiographic Positioning Tutorials (x1): Monday 1-2pm, 2-3pm, Thursday 2-3pm, 3-4pm E5A 340
Radiographic Interpretation Tutorials (x1): Thursday 1-2pm, 2-3pm, 3-4pm, 4-5pm E5A 350 (RADLAB)
Technology:
Audiovisual: all lectures will be recorded and available on ECHO
iLearn: all lecture, tutorial, assignment and on-going assessment material will be available. Due to the large number of pictures within these presentations download times can be slow
Changes since the last offering of this unit:
The distribution of work offered between CHIR916 and CHIR917 has changed to allow for increased revision and consolidation of the fundamentals of radiographic positioning.
Resources:
Required Texts:
Yochum, T & Rowe, L; 2005; Essentials of Skeletal Radiology Vol I & II (3rd Ed); Lippincott, William & Wilkins; Baltimore
Required Manual
Radiographic Positioning Manual, 2014
Radiographic Library:
The radiographic library (RADLAB) houses over 1000 xray and is available for your use in E5A 350 whenever classes are not occurring within the room. It is exepcted that the RADLAB is utilised for your revision for 1-2hrs per week. It is expected that the RADLAB is kept clean and tidy and that the xrays are re-catalogued correctly at the end of your study session. Failure to do this may lead to lack of further access to the RADLAB.
iLearn:
iLearn will be used to post all information regarding the course. This includes all course materials and information about assessments.
Internet:
Google images is a great resource for sourcing specific xrays. There are many websites available with extensive xray libraries and this is also a valuable revision tool.
Unit Schedule
Weekly Schedule:
| Week | Tuesday 8am Lecture | Friday 8am Lecture | Friday 12pm Lecture | Radiographic Interpretation Tutorial | Radiographic Positioning Tutorial |
| 1 (3/3) | Spine and Hip Positioning | Introduction | Cervical Spine Normal Anatomy | No Tutorial | No Tutorial |
| 2 (10/3) | Cervical Spine Normal Anatomy | Congenital | Week 2 Tutorial Material | Introduction and cervical spine normal anatomy | Cervical and Thoracic |
| 3 (17/3) | Lower Limb Positioning | Trauma | Week 3 Tutorial Material | Congenital and cervical spine normal anatomy | Lumbar and Hip |
| 4 (24/3) | Thoracic Spine Normal Anatomy | Arthritis | Week 4 Tutorial Material | Trauma and thoracic spine normal anatomy | Femur and Knee |
| 5 (31/3) | Lumbar Spine Normal Anatomy | Review | Week 5 Tutorial Material | Arthritis and lumbar spine normal anatomy | Practical Exam 1 |
| 6 (7/4) | Lower Limb Normal Anatomy | Blood | Critiquing and correcting imaging faults | Slide Exam 1 | Lower Leg and Ankle |
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7 (28/4) Assignment due 30/4 |
Upper Limb Positioning | Tumours | Week 7 Tutorial Material | Blood and lower limb normal anatomy | Foot and Toes |
| 8 (5/5) | Upper Limb Normal Anatomy | Infection | Week 8 Tutorial Material | Tumours | Shoulder girdle |
| 9 (12/5) | Imaging protocols and procedures | Endocrine/Metabolic | Week 9 Tutorial Material | Infection and upper limb normal anatomy | Humerus and Elbow |
| 10 (19/5) | Chest and Abdomen Normal Anatomy | Soft Tissue | Week 10 Tutorial Material | Endocrine/Metabolic and chest and abdomen normal anatomy | Forearm and Wrist |
| 11 (26/5) | Axial Normal Anatomy | Spinal CT and MRI | Week 11 Tutorial Material | Soft Tissue and axial normal anatomy | Hand and Fingers |
| 12 (2/6) | Revision | Revision | Week 12 Tutorial Material | Revision | Practical Exam 2 |
| 13 (9/6) | No Lecture | No Lecture | No Lecture | Slide Exam 2 | No Tutorial |
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To be able to understand, describe and use radiographic terms and understand possible reasons for variance in image appearance and imaging faults.
- To be able to recognise normal radiographic appearance of the spine (including axial views), extremities, chest and abdomen.
- To be able to thoroughly assess the radiographic image and to be able to describe specific radiographic appearances.
- To be able to determine a differential diagnosis for a radiographic image using a categorical approach. To be able to describe the differentiating clinical findings, pathogenesis and radiological features.
- To demonstrate competency in radiographic positioning and radiography as applicable to chiropractic practice.
- To be able to read and interpret normal CT and MRI appearances in the spine and be able to describe specific abnormalities.
Assessment tasks
- On-going Assessment
- Assignment
- Practical Exam
- Practical Exam
- Slide Exam
- Slide Exam
- Final Exam
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To be able to understand, describe and use radiographic terms and understand possible reasons for variance in image appearance and imaging faults.
- To be able to recognise normal radiographic appearance of the spine (including axial views), extremities, chest and abdomen.
- To be able to thoroughly assess the radiographic image and to be able to describe specific radiographic appearances.
- To be able to determine a differential diagnosis for a radiographic image using a categorical approach. To be able to describe the differentiating clinical findings, pathogenesis and radiological features.
- To demonstrate competency in radiographic positioning and radiography as applicable to chiropractic practice.
- To be able to read and interpret normal CT and MRI appearances in the spine and be able to describe specific abnormalities.
Assessment tasks
- On-going Assessment
- Assignment
- Practical Exam
- Practical Exam
- Slide Exam
- Slide Exam
- Final Exam
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To be able to understand, describe and use radiographic terms and understand possible reasons for variance in image appearance and imaging faults.
- To be able to determine a differential diagnosis for a radiographic image using a categorical approach. To be able to describe the differentiating clinical findings, pathogenesis and radiological features.
Assessment tasks
- Slide Exam
- Slide Exam
- Final Exam
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- To demonstrate competency in radiographic positioning and radiography as applicable to chiropractic practice.
Assessment tasks
- Assignment
- Practical Exam
- Practical Exam
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To be able to determine a differential diagnosis for a radiographic image using a categorical approach. To be able to describe the differentiating clinical findings, pathogenesis and radiological features.
- To demonstrate competency in radiographic positioning and radiography as applicable to chiropractic practice.
Assessment tasks
- Practical Exam
- Practical Exam
- Slide Exam
- Slide Exam
- Final Exam