Overview
This unit is a continuation of Diagnostic Imaging 1, and covers pathological processes as represented on diagnostic imaging studies, not covered in Diagnostic Imaging 1.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Corequisite: CHIR20006 Clinical Practice 3 Pre-requisite CHIR20005 Diagnostic Imaging 1
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
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Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student feedback
Students identified that the content volume was very high
It is recommended that students will be informed verbally and in writing that they should expect to dedicate a minimum of 4 hours of self study, beyond the lecture provisions and an additional 2-4 hours of practical study beyond the scheduled tutorials, per week to stay on top of the content. Students should seek assistance as early as possible if difficulties arise. The lecturer has an open door policy for students to assist with course-work.
Feedback from Student feedback
Students stated that they want the lecture recordings put up earlier than the week of the lecture
It is recommended that all lecture slides are available for the entire term prior to week one. Students will be directed to look to their recommended text book for further information, including condition summaries, prior to the lecture. Lecture recordings will be available the week prior to delivery.
- Identify the radiographic signs of disease.
- Differentiate normal from abnormal radiographic structures of the body.
- Develop and utilise a search strategy to locate and describe disease processes.
- Create a differential diagnosis list and decide which entity is most likely based on radiographic and clinical information.
- Select appropriate management for a variety of abnormalities.
- Write complete and concise radiology reports.
The Learning Outcomes are in the context of the AQF and specifically address Units 6, 7, 8, 9, of the CCEA Competencies, in particular elements 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 6.6, 7.2, 9.2, 9.3 with an emphasis on elements 6.4, 7.1, 8.3, and 9.10.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 40% | ||||||
| 3 - Examination - 40% | ||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Knowledge | ||||||
| 2 - Communication | ||||||
| 3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | ||||||
| 4 - Research | ||||||
| 5 - Self-management | ||||||
| 6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | ||||||
| 7 - Leadership | ||||||
| 8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||||||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 40% | ||||||||
| 3 - Examination - 40% | ||||||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
m.timchur@cqu.edu.au
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Roentgen Signs
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Osseous and Cartilagenous Tumours
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Fibrous and Miscellaneous Tumours
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Metastasis and Miscellaneous Tumours
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Trauma Introduction
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Trauma Upper Extremity
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Trauma Lower Extremity
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Trauma Spine
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Case Report Due
Case Report Due: Week 8 Monday (8 Jan 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
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Abdomen
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Review
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Practitical Assessment
Practical Assessment Due: Week 12 Tuesday (6 Feb 2018) 11:45 pm AEST
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1 Written Assessment
Assignment 1500 words maximum.
Please select an example of a disorder covered within the lecture content and obtain appropriate imaging to demonstrate the abnormality in a digital format from the internet, or other means. The original source must be referenced appropriately and de-identified for privacy.
Write a detailed radiology report on the disorder and include a short literature review to explain the clinical (including aetiology), pathological and radiological presentations of this disorder.
The images must be provided in a digital format as well as embedded within the assignment.
Week 8 Monday (8 Jan 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 10 Monday (22 Jan 2018)
1. Provide appropriate images to demonstrate the pathology on conventional x-ray and/or advanced imaging. At least two views of the abnormality are required for x-ray images and/or at least two views with multiple spin echo sequences for MRI. (no marks awared for this criteria)
2. Provide a detailed radiological narrative report including all relevant findings and pertinent negative findings. Include a clinical impression and appropriate recommendations. 10 marks
3. Provide a discussion including a minimum of 5 references from up to date peer-reviewed journal literature covering the aetiology, clinical presentation, pathological and radiological features of the disorder. 40 marks
Up to 3 marks will be deducted for poor quality, format and/or appropriateness of referencing.
- Differentiate normal from abnormal radiographic structures of the body.
- Develop and utilise a search strategy to locate and describe disease processes.
- Create a differential diagnosis list and decide which entity is most likely based on radiographic and clinical information.
- Select appropriate management for a variety of abnormalities.
- Write complete and concise radiology reports.
- Knowledge
- Research
- Self-management
2 Practical Assessment
OSCE Examination
25 stations. 2 minutes per station.
Students will be required to review an image with or without an accompanying history from which they will be required to answer a number of short answer questions. The question bank will include content from the radiology lectures as well as from the radiographic positioning manual and practical sessions. Some normal radiographic anatomy knowledge is also required.
Week 12 Tuesday (6 Feb 2018) 11:45 pm AEST
The actual time scheduled for this assessment will be flexible during week 12. An agreed time prior to week 12 to ensure this assessment does not clash with other lectures/assessments in week 12.
Exam Week Monday (12 Feb 2018)
Results will be included in the University release of grades with final examinations and unit grades.
In order to achieve a passing grade or higher, students will be required to demonstrate their competencies in the following areas:
1. Identification of pathologies covered in the course;
2. Apply appropriate terminology to describe the radiographic appearance and diagnosis of pathologies;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the pathogenesis of the disorders which gives rise to their radiographic appearance;
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the contraindications to manual therapies;
5. Demonstrate and understanding of appropriate referral including GP, Specialist, Advanced Imaging, Pathology.
- Identify the radiographic signs of disease.
- Differentiate normal from abnormal radiographic structures of the body.
- Develop and utilise a search strategy to locate and describe disease processes.
- Create a differential diagnosis list and decide which entity is most likely based on radiographic and clinical information.
- Knowledge
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
Examination
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
