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MEDIMAGE 304 : Advanced Radiographic Imaging

Medical and Health Sciences

2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Develops understanding of advanced radiographic imaging examinations including mammography, angiography, interventional procedures, and computed tomography. Addresses the physical principles of image production, instrumentation and dose considerations. Students will investigate a range of clinical applications, and normal and abnormal imaging appearances associated with each of these modalities.

Course Overview

This course aims to provide students with theoretical knowledge of advanced radiographic imaging including mammography, angiography, interventional procedures, and computed tomography. Students will develop the ability to apply this knowledge in the safe use of these imaging modalities in the clinical setting. In particular, this course will investigate imaging appearances of normal anatomy and a selection of common pathologies. 

The course is delivered primarily at Grafton campus and will be based on a blended delivery model, with supporting resources provided online via the University of Auckland’s learning management system Canvas. The course incorporates a range of learning approaches including videos, webpages, links to the library databases and resources, and online preparatory reading and learning tasks to supplement tutorials and labs. Academic learning is expected to inform clinical practice and enhance levels of clinical competency.

This course is compulsory for the BMedImag (Hons) programme. Only students admitted to this programme are eligible to enrol in this course.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: MEDIMAGE 202, 203

Course Contacts

Course Director
Dr Sibusiso Mdletshe
Senior Lecturer
Email:  sibusiso.mdletshe@auckland.ac.nz
https://unidirectory.auckland.ac.nz/profile/sibusiso-mdletshe

Course Coordinator
Catherine Lyman
Professional Teaching Fellow
Email: c.lyman@auckland.ac.nz
https://unidirectory.auckland.ac.nz/people/c-lyman

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 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Explain the physical principles of image production in mammography, angiography, interventional procedures, and computed tomography. (Capability 1.1)
  2. Discuss the implications of dose and radiation protection strategies associated with advanced radiographic imaging procedures. (Capability 2.1 and 6.1)
  3. Explain the principles of image optimisation and quality assurance in terms of dose and image quality. (Capability 2.1 and 6.1)
  4. Discuss appropriate preparation, procedure and after care associated with advanced radiographic imaging procedures in a patient-centred context. (Capability 1.1 and 6.1)
  5. Describe normal and abnormal imaging appearances on advanced radiographic imaging and communicate these clearly to facilitate effective patient management. (Capability 3.1 and 4.1)
  6. Evaluate the role of advanced radiographic imaging procedures in patient diagnosis, management and treatment. (Capability 2.1 and 3.1)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Short Answer Questions 30% Individual Coursework
Written Assignment 30% Individual Coursework
Tests 40% Individual Test
3 types 100%
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5 6
Short Answer Questions
Written Assignment
Tests
This course is 100% internally assessed. An aggregated mark of 50% or more is required to successfully pass this course. Resubmission of failed assessments is not permitted.  

Penalties for excessive word count and/or late submission (without prior written approval for an extension) will be applied in accordance with the 'Medical Imaging Assessment Requirements and Presentation Criteria' document.

The course Canvas page has more detailed information on assessment processes and requirements.

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 (30 hours)
  • Set readings and other resources provided on Canvas e.g. videos, websites (30 hours)
  • Assignments and self-directed learning (90 hours)

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including tutorials to complete components of the course.
Tutorials will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including workshops will not be available as recordings.
The course will include live online events including group discussions and assessment preparation sessions.
Attendance on campus is required for the tests.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Learning Resources

The required textbooks for this course are:
  • 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.
Students will also be directed to a large selection of other readings and resources. These will be able to be accessed online via the course website on Canvas and the Philson Library databases.

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.

In 2020, 66.7% of students responded to the MEDIMAGE 304 SET evaluation. The majority of students agreed or strongly agreed that the course was well organised with clear aims and were satisfied with the quality of the course. Half of the respondents would like to see more feedback that is helpful. The separation of learning into modality sessions was appreciated and will continue in future iterations.  CT simulation was of benefit to students as a practical introduction to CT scanning alongside taught practical clinical skills in sterile technique. Students suggested the introduction of a less intensive written assessment strategy, which would ease the academic writing workload of this course and could be replaced with some lower weighted modality short tests. This change will be implemented in the next iteration of this course.

Other Information

Communication
All official communication to a student will be sent to the student’s current University email address (username@aucklanduni.ac.nz) and the student is responsible for ensuring that any desired forwarding to other addresses is in place and operating correctly. Staff will not be responsible for any consequences if students fail to read and respond to University correspondence in a timely manner.

Students are encouraged to use the course ‘Discussion’ forum on Canvas as much as possible for communication with staff and other students. Email may be used for more private matters. Email may be used for more private matters. Email communication to University staff and supervisors must be sent from the student’s University email address.

As a general rule, students are advised to log-on at least twice a week. Logging on regularly allows regular checking of 'Announcements' as well as reading and responding to messages from peers on 'Discussions'.

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.

The way to avoid plagiarism is to reference your work. Please refer to the following website for further information about academic referencing: www.cite.auckland.ac.nz/

The document ‘Guidelines: Conduct of Coursework’ provides further advice on how to avoid plagiarism. It can be found in the ‘Medical Imaging Programme Information’ on Canvas.

The penalties for plagiarism can be severe, including losing some or all of the marks for the assignment. Major offences can be sent to the University’s Discipline Committee, where further penalties can be imposed.

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 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.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

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.

Fitness to practise (FTP)
As health professional students, in addition to meeting the University of Auckland graduate profile capabilities, students in the Medical Imaging postgraduate programmes are required to demonstrate their fitness to practise. This applies to students at all times, whether they are on campus, on placement or elsewhere.

Fitness to practise (FTP) is concerned primarily with patient and public safety. It also is concerned with upholding professional standards, including the relevant professional code of conduct, and contributing to the maintenance of the reputation of the profession and public confidence in the profession.

For further information visit FMHS Fitness to Practise Policy (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about/the-university/how-university-works/policy-and-administration/teaching-and-learning/fmhs-code-of-fitness-to-practise/fmhs-fitness-to-practise-policy.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.

Published on 18/01/2021 01:31 p.m.