Abstract
This subject introduces the diverse array of technology required for the medical radiation sciences. It serves as a basic technological introduction to x-ray production and radiation detection. It provides an understanding of the technological requirements of quality management, safety and standards.
Syllabus
Module 1: X-ray production
- Terminology
- The x-ray tube
- The x-ray beam and its production
- The use of x-rays (diagnostic and therapeutic)
Module 2: Radiographic technique
- X-ray beam attenuation and subject contrast
- Control of scattered radiation
- Exposure Control
- Image display and viewing
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Module 3: Image production
- Image capture:- film/screen; fluoroscopy; computed radiography (CR); digital radiography (DR)
- Modulation Transfer Function
Module 4: Nuclear Medicine Science
- Radiation decay
- Radiopharmaceuticals
- Scintillation detectors
- SPECT
- PET
- Other radiation detection devices
Module 5: Equipment applications
- Fluoroscopy
- Mobiles
- Conventional tomography
- Dental x-ray
- Mammography
- Radiation therapy
Module 6: Quality assurance and department design.
- Equipment standards
- Radiation protection and dosimetry
- Electromechanical standards and quality assurance
- Room design, including radiation protection
- Basic principles of quality assurance and quality control programs
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to correctly use medical terminology
2.
be able to explain x-ray production and scintigraphic detection
3.
be able to outline the construction, function and application of, and explain the technological differences between, equipment used in the medical radiation sciences
4.
be able to explain, at an introductory level, the principles and application of radiation safety in the medical radiation sciences
5.
be able to apply the basic principles involved in x-ray production and radiation detection
6.
be able to critically discuss factors affecting image quality at a beginner level
7.
be able to describe the general principles of quality assurance
8.
be able to demonstrate at an introductory level critical, analytical, and reflective skills in a range of contexts including clinical problem solving, research and empirical practice, and academic and professional discourse
9.
be able to identify and utilise effective communication skills in a variety of settings using a variety of media.
Enrolment restrictions
This subject is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science