Abstract

Students study and explore pathology as it relates to the medical radiation sciences. The subject covers the major pathologies encountered in the clinical practice of diagnostic radiography, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy. Students develop detailed insight and understanding into prototype pathologies with translational investigational, critical appraisal and deductive skills to … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

MODULE 1:Introduction to pathological conceptsCell pathologyInjury / RepairRepairNecrosis / ApoptosisIschemia / InfarctionMicro-organismsRadiation pathologyImmunityInflammation / InfectionMODULE 2:NeoplasiaMusculoskeletalCardiovascularRespiratoryGastrointestinalHepatobiliaryGenitourinaryNervous systemEndocrine / ExocrineLymphaticHematopoietic

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to describe the physical characteristics and imaging appearance of major common pathologies and demonstrate an insight through synthesis for a variety of medical radiation science modalities (MRPBA Domain 1.1a-c);
2.
be able to explain the aetiology and pathogenesis of commonly imaged pathologies (MRPBA Domain 1.1b-c);
3.
be able to analyse the various imaging modality options and their efficacy in the diagnosis of commonly imaged pathologies (MRPBA Domain 1.3a-d);
4.
be able to describe and justify the therapeutic approaches for commonly imaged pathologies (MRPBA Domain 1.3a-d); and
5.
be able to demonstrate critical thinking, analytical appraisal and reflective skills related to clinical imaging, problem solving and decision making (MRPBA Domain 4.1a-c).

Assumed knowledge

MRS121 Introduction to Medical radiation Science

BMS191 and BMS192 Human Bioscience 1 and 2

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography)
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging)
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy)