Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Hazel Jenkins
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17 Wally's Walk (C5C) 347
Tutor
Christopher Jolliffe
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Lecturer
Tony Buxton
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Tutor
Melanie Xabregas
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Tutor
Josh Fitzgerald
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Tutor
Hilary Conroy
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MChiroprac and (CHIR311 or CHIR316 or (CHIR602 and CHIR603 and CHIR604 and CHIR605 and CHIR606 and (CHIR607 or CHIR608)))
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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 radiographic interpretation skills of the spine, skeleton, chest and abdomen. Routine radiographic positioning of the spine and extremities is also taught. This unit forms part of a suite of units in radiographic science that leads to eligibility for licensure to own and operate x-ray equipment.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
TUTORIALS
Tutorial attendance and active participation is expected at a minimum of 80% (9 of 11) tutorials in both radiographic interpretation and radiographic positioning to demonstrate a serious attempt at completing this unit.
QUIZZES
Quizzes will be available through ilearn unless otherwise indicated.
It is expected that the academic honesty policy (http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html) be followed at all times. Breaches of the academic honesty policy may result in disciplinary procedures for the involved student.
All quizzes should be attempted. Quizzes will open each week on Wednesday at 8am and close the following Tuesday at 2pm. Quizzes will not be reopened after they are closed for any reason. If submission is affected by technical difficulties, you can send your answers to the unit convener (hazel.jenkins@mq.edu.au) PRIOR to the closing time of the quiz for manual grading.
SLIDE EXAMS
If a slide exam is missed a supplementary exam will only be considered under the Special Consideration policy (https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration), applied for through www.ask.mq.edu.au within 5 days of the assessment.
Attendance at a slide exam declares that you are fit to sit the exam. Re-sitting of practical or slide exams will only be considered under the Special Consideration policy (https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration), applied for through www.ask.mq.edu.au within 5 days of the assessment. If a re-sit occurs, either a VIVA (oral) or written format may be used.
THEORY EXAMINATIONS
The University Examination period for Semester 1, 2019 is from June 11th to June 28th 2019.
You are expected to present yourself for examination at the time and place designated in the University Examination Timetable. The timetable will be available in Draft form approximately eight weeks before the commencement of the examinations and in Final form approximately four weeks before the commencement of the examinations.
You are advised that it is Macquarie University policy not to set early examinations for individuals or groups of students. You are expected to ensure that you are available until the end of the teaching semester that is the final day of the official examination period.
The only exception to not sitting an examination at the designated time is because of documented illness or unavoidable disruption. In these circumstances you may wish to consider applying for Special Consideration. Information about unavoidable disruption and the Special Consideration process is available at https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration, applied for through www.ask.mq.edu.au within 5 days of the disruption
If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled in the interval between the 15th to 26th July. By making a special consideration application for the final exam you are declaring yourself available for a resit during the supplementary examination period and will not be eligible for a second special consideration approval based on pre-existing commitments. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy prior to submitting an application. You can check the supplementary exam information page on FSE101 in iLearn (bit.ly/FSESupp) for dates, and approved applicants will receive an individual notification one week prior to the exam with the exact date and time of their supplementary examination. If you are approved for Special Consideration and granted a supplementary exam, only your supplementary exam result will be counted towards your final grade.
If you attend and complete an examination you are declaring that you are fit to sit that assessment and Special Consideration will not normally be granted.
Students with a pre-existing disability/health condition or prolonged adverse circumstances may be eligible for ongoing assistance and support. Such support is governed by other policies and may be sought and coordinated through Campus Wellbeing and Support Services.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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On-going Assessment | 20% | No | On-going |
Slide Exam | 15% | No | 5 April 2019 8-10am |
Skills Competency Assessments | 0% | Yes | During weeks 4, 8 and 13 |
Slide Exam | 15% | No | 31 May 2019 8-10am |
Final Exam | 50% | No | Exam Period |
Tutorial Participation | 0% | Yes | On-going |
Due: On-going
Weighting: 20%
On-line quizzes to be performed prior to the radiographic interpretation tutorial each week. These will be available on ilearn. Quizzes may include multiple choice questions, radiographic image description and diagnosis, and radiographic critique. All quizzes should be attempted. Quizzes will open each week on Wednesday at 8am and close the following Tuesday at 2pm. Quizzes will not be reopened after they are closed for any reason. If submission is affected by technical difficulties, you can send your answers to the unit convener (hazel.jenkins@mq.edu.au) PRIOR to the closing time of the quiz for manual grading.
Due: 5 April 2019 8-10am
Weighting: 15%
In-lecture slide exam for radiographic interpretation covering normal radiographic anatomy, congenital disorders and dysplasias, trauma and arthridities. The exam format and examination schedule will be released during the semester.
Due: During weeks 4, 8 and 13
Weighting: 0%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Radiographic positioning competency assessment. During tutorial times in weeks 4, 8 and 13 students will be expected to demonstrate one radiographic technique. This will be a competency based assessment with no marks awarded. Students must demonstrate three competent techniques to pass the unit. If an attempt is not assessed as competent, students will be given a single further opportunity to demonstrate competence in that technique.
Due: 31 May 2019 8-10am
Weighting: 15%
Radiographic interpretation slide exam 2 covering infection, endocrine and metabolic disorders, tumours, vascular and growth disorders, chest and abdomen and spinal CT and MR imaging. The exam format and examination schedule will be released during the semester.
Due: Exam Period
Weighting: 50%
Exam period final theory exam for radiographic interpretation and positioning
Due: On-going
Weighting: 0%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Tutorial attendance and active participation is expected at a minimum of 80% (9 out of 11) tutorials in both radiographic interpretation and radiographic positioning to demonstrate a serious attempt at completing this unit.
Lecture 1: Tuesday 8-10am 14 S.C.O Ave T2
Lecture 2: Friday 8-10am 14 S.C.O Ave T2
Radiographic Positioning Tutorials (x1): Tuesday 1-2pm, 2-3pm, 3-4pm, 4-5pm, 5-6pm 11 Wally's Walk 340
Radiographic Interpretation Tutorials (x1): Tuesday 1-2pm, 2-3pm, 3-4pm, 4-5pm, 5-6pm 11 Wally's Walk 350 (RADLAB)
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
Yochum, T & Rowe, L; 2005; Essentials of Skeletal Radiology Vol I & II (3rd Ed); Lippincott, William & Wilkins; Baltimore
Radiographic Positioning Manual, 2019 (available electronically on ilearn)
Radiographic Interpretation Tutorial Manual, 2019 (available electronically on ilearn)
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.
Digital access to the radiographic library will be provided through iLearn
iLearn will be used to post all information regarding the course. This includes all course materials and information about assessments.
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.
Please see the ilearn page for the weekly schedule
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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