MEDIMAGE 203 : Radiographic Imaging I
Medical and Health Sciences
2020 Semester Two (1205) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Capabilities Developed in this Course
Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Describe and demonstrate appropriate preparation and radiographic technique for routine examinations of the axial and appendicular skeleton, in a patient-centric context. (Capability 1.1 and 5.1)
- Explain patient positioning, technical factors and dose in the context of image optimisation of the axial and appendicular skeleton. (Capability 1.1 and 6.1)
- Describe and apply evaluation criteria to ensure image quality and the production of diagnostically acceptable images for routine examinations of the axial and appendicular skeleton. (Capability 2.1 and 3.1)
- Integrate patient history with knowledge of human anatomy and pathology to justify additional imaging projections which may be necessary to achieve a diagnostic outcome for the patient. (Capability 2.1 and 3.1)
- Evaluate images for significant image findings and communicate these clearly to facilitate effective patient management. (Capability 3.1 and 4.1)
Assessments
Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
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Image-Based Test | 30% | Individual Coursework |
Journal Article Presentation | 20% | Individual Coursework |
Final Exam | 50% | Individual Examination |
3 types | 100% |
Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||
Image-Based Test | ||||||||||
Journal Article Presentation | ||||||||||
Final Exam |
Learning Resources
- Kowalczyk, N. (2018): Radiographic Pathology for Technologists. 7th Ed. Missouri: Elsevier
- Lampignano, J.P & Kendrick, L.E. (2018): Bontrager’s Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. 9th Ed., Missouri: Elsevier.
- Lampignano, J.P & Kendrick, L.E. (2018): Bontrager’s Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy – workbook. 9th Ed., Missouri: Elsevier.
Course Contacts
Workload Expectations
Following University workload guidelines, a standard 15-point course represents approximately 150 hours of study. This equates to approximately 12 hours per week and may be broken down as follows:
- Tutorials and labs (60 hours)
- Set readings and other resources provided on Canvas e.g. videos, websites (20 hours)
- Assignments and self-directed learning (70 hours)
Other Information
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
The vast majority of students who responded to the course Qualtrics evaluations in 2019 indicated that they enjoyed the Greenlane and human anatomy labs, and agreed that these labs supported their learning tremendously. Changes that have been implemented in response to the student feedback include more opportunities for image critique, more in-depth feedback on assignments to be given, and correct answers to be made visible to students subsequent to the image based assessment.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.